About the Department

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

The purpose of this position is to serve as the City’s primary point of contact for the City’s trash, recycling, brush, and bulk waste services under the supervision of the Director of Community Services & External Affairs.   The Sanitation Coordinator serves as the primary liaison with the City’s current waste vendor, Republic Services. 

Position Duties

• Reviews and processes solid waste collection invoices; completes clerical assignments by emailing and copying documents, files/scans documents, typing, printing, and distributing correspondence and mail; prepares formal letters, reports, spreadsheets, responds to Open Records Requests and other written communication; 
• Coordinates communication strategies for all changes in service, delays in service, or education campaigns regarding trash service;
• Coordinates bulk/brush pick up scheduling, monitors compliance, and coordinates with Code Enforcement Division;
• Compiles monthly performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders;
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Two years of experience in the administrative or clerical field 
• Valid Texas Driver’s License 

Other Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials.
• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to plan, organize, and multitask; able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks to ensure all assigned work is accomplished.
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software, which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products.
• Ability to use multi-line telephone system.
• Proficient in using computers for data entry.

Benefits

Employee Benefit Information

 

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex
Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance- Dearborn National
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay
Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security
Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1. 
Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation
Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Sick Leave
Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Holidays
Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay
Earned at a rate of $4 per month.
This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Worker's Compensation
Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire/Police
Eligible for Education/Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower
Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.
 

Agency Information

Employer

City of DeSoto

Department

Community Services & External Affairs

Address

211 E. Pleasant Run Rd








DeSoto, Texas, 75115