Salary: $80,625.00 - $130,613.00 Annually
Location : Various-Naples, FL, FL
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 10119
Department: Public Utilities Department
Division: Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Pay Grade: CCG263

Job Summary
The Collier County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Division is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Manager - Solid Waste Operations. This position oversees the operation of the County's landfill, transfer stations, recycling centers, scale house operations, and deep injection well systems.

The Manager plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations while providing leadership in budgeting, capital planning, contract administration, regulatory compliance, and strategic initiatives supporting the County's integrated solid waste management system.

Essential Functions
Leadership & Operational Strategy
Direct and oversee the operation of the landfill, transfer station, recycling center, scale house, and deep injection well facilities.
Lead operational planning, budgeting, staffing, resource allocation, and the development of short- and long-range strategic plans.
Establish division goals and objectives while supervising, mentoring, and evaluating management, supervisory, and operational staff.
Regulatory Compliance & Technical Oversight
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations, permit requirements, and County policies.
Monitor facility operations to maintain adherence to environmental standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate inspections, maintain compliance documentation and reporting, and interpret applicable regulations and technical requirements.
Contract Management & Vendor Oversight
Develop, administer, and oversee operational and professional service contracts.
Review contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Prepare and review executive summaries, reports, and procurement documents.
Operational Improvements & Site Development
Evaluate operational performance and implement process improvements.
Lead strategic initiatives involving landfill operations, recycling programs, yard waste, C&D materials, organics, sludge management, and artificial reef programs.
Support long-term planning and capital improvement projects.
Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
Collaborate with County departments, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and community partners.
Represent the Division in meetings with local, state, and federal agencies.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with public and private stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three (3) years of related experience.
• Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
• Must obtain and maintain the Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification within twelve months from the date of hire if assigned to Solid Waste Operations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a county vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
Supplemental information

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I understand and agree with the statements above.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Solid Waste Management, Environmental Protection, or closely related field accompanied by at least three (3) years of related experience? (Note: Candidates without a degree should have four (4) additional years of related experience).

• Yes, I have a degree and three (3) years of related experience.
• Yes, I have a total of seven (7) years of related experience, but no degree.
• No, I do not have either

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Do you have five (5) years of experience in management/supervision, budgeting, environmental compliance/permitting, and/or landfill operations?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your supervisory experience:
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Do you possess or are willing to obtain the Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification within twelve (12) months from the date of hire?

• Yes
• Willing to obtain
• No

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Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question