landfill supervisor

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.

Alternative Labels

landfill site supervisor

solid waste collection supervisor

solid waste disposal supervisor

solid waste processing supervisor

solid waste remediation supervisor

solid waste treatment supervisor

waste disposal compliance supervisor

waste disposal site compliance supervisor

waste sortation supervisor

waste treatment equipment supervisor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

waste and scrap products waste management waste transport legislation

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

accounting techniques hazardous waste storage hazardous waste types pollution legislation

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8ae1e637-840b-4be0-a5df-8653375d8949

Status

released

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