§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

landfill supervisor

Landfill supervisors coordinate the activities and operations of landfills and landfill staff.

Description

Landfill supervisors coordinate the activities and operations of landfills and landfill staff. They research legislation concerning waste management and ensure the operations of the landfill are compliant, and direct waste disposal operations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

waste and scrap products waste transport legislation waste management

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

hazardous waste storage accounting techniques hazardous waste types pollution legislation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

advise on waste management procedures supervise staff manage health and safety standards coordinate waste management procedures monitor waste treatment equipment ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations communicate with waste collectors manage waste treatment facility schedule regular machine maintenance

OPTIONALOptional competences

develop non-hazardous waste management strategies maintain waste collection records conduct workplace audits monitor legislation developments assess waste type manage accounts inspect recycling procedures analyse experimental laboratory data educate on recycling regulations train staff on waste management recruit employees collect samples for analysis write inspection reports manage administrative systems identify new recycling opportunities ensure compliance with environmental legislation test safety strategies

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)