Salary: $94,632.00 - $121,744.00 Annually
Location : 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Office of Operations
Division: Transfer Station
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 12/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: MAA
JOB SUMMARYUnder general direction of the Director of Operations or designee, plans, coordinates, and administers regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, resource recovery, and performance-monitoring activities for the City's solid waste programs and facilities.
Ensures that solid waste operations, facilities, contractors, and programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, permits, environmental requirements, operating standards, and contractual obligations. Conducts inspections, audits, investigations, and operational reviews; monitors performance; identifies deficiencies and corrective actions; and recommends improvements to compliance, waste diversion, resource recovery, environmental performance, and operational efficiency.
Serves as a technical liaison to regulatory agencies, contractors, facility operators, consultants, City departments, and community stakeholders and supports long-term strategies to reduce waste, increase recycling and material recovery, and advance the City's sustainability objectives. Performs other related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Monitors solid waste operations, facilities, contractors, and programs for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, licenses, environmental requirements, and operating standards.
- Conducts and coordinates inspections, investigations, compliance audits, environmental assessments, and operational reviews; identifies deficiencies and monitors corrective actions through completion.
- Maintains regulatory tracking systems, compliance schedules, inspection records, permits, reports, and other required documentation.
- Serves as a departmental liaison with regulatory agencies and provides technical guidance regarding solid waste, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates initiatives to reduce waste generation, increase recycling and material recovery, improve diversion, and promote sustainable waste management practices.
- Monitors recycling, contamination, organics, composting, reuse, recovery, disposal, and other waste-diversion programs and recommends improvements.
- Evaluates the environmental, operational, and sustainability impacts of proposed programs, facilities, equipment, contracts, and service delivery models.
- Monitors contractors and service providers for compliance with environmental requirements, contracts, permits, specifications, and sustainability performance standards.
- Reviews contractor and facility performance data, diversion reports, recycling records, disposal documentation, and environmental reports for accuracy and compliance.
- Develops and maintains systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting compliance, environmental, operational, and sustainability data.
- Tracks waste generation, recycling, diversion, contamination, recovery, disposal, and other performance indicators and prepares reports, dashboards, management summaries, and regulatory submissions.
- Evaluates trends and operational data to identify environmental risks, inefficiencies, service gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develops and recommends improvements to solid waste policies, programs, procedures, operating practices, inspection protocols, and performance-monitoring systems.
- Researches emerging technologies, industry practices, and best practices and participates in pilot programs and initiatives that improve waste reduction, resource recovery, environmental protection, and operational efficiency.
- Assists with grants, partnerships, procurement, contracting, public education, outreach, and stakeholder initiatives supporting solid waste sustainability.
- Establishes or supports measurable sustainability goals and performance targets and monitors progress.
- Provides management with technical analysis, recommendations, and information concerning regulatory, environmental, sustainability, and operational issues.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES- Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, and standards applicable to solid waste management, recycling, transfer stations, collection, disposal, processing, and environmental compliance.
- Knowledge of Municipal solid waste operations, recycling, waste diversion, resource recovery, composting, organics management, reuse, and sustainability practices.
- Knowledge of Environmental protection, pollution prevention, stormwater, spill prevention, and proper waste handling.
- Knowledge of Inspection, investigation, auditing, and compliance-monitoring practices.
- Knowledge of Contractor administration, municipal procurement, and public-sector accountability.
- Knowledge of Data analysis, performance measurement, sustainability reporting, and environmental indicators.
- Knowledge of Emerging technologies and industry practices related to solid waste management and resource recovery.
- Ability to Interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements to solid waste operations.
- Conduct objective inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.
- Identify regulatory, environmental, and operational risks and develop corrective actions.
- Evaluate programs, facilities, contracts, and operating practices for environmental and sustainability impacts.
- Develop and monitor sustainability, waste diversion, and resource recovery initiatives.
- Analyze operational and environmental data and prepare accurate reports and recommendations.
- Develops and monitors operating and capital budgets; ensuring timely processing of invoices, created requisitions, manages purchase order, purchase card payments and contracts; analyzes expenditures, personnel costs, disposal and tipping fees, contracts, revenues, and other operational costs.
- Oversees contractors and vendors; monitors service and financial performance and assists with specifications, procurement, negotiations, and contract administration.
- Evaluate the costs, benefits, feasibility, and environmental impacts of proposed initiatives.
- Manages multiple projects, inspections, investigations, and program deadlines.
- Communicates technical and regulatory information effectively to diverse audiences.
- Establishes effective working relationships with regulatory agencies, contractors, City departments, consultants, and community stakeholders.
- Uses databases, spreadsheets, GIS, inspection software, and other technology for compliance, reporting, and performance management.
- Exercises sound judgment and work independently on complex regulatory, environmental, and operational matters.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Public Administration, Resource Management, Urban Planning, or a closely related field, and six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in solid waste management, environmental compliance, waste reduction/recycling, or municipal environmental policy, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered where it demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required to perform the work.
Special Requirements:- Valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license.
- Connecticut DEEP Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification, or ability to obtain certification within six months of appointment when required by the City's permitted facilities or assigned operational responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications:- Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B or higher, with applicable endorsements.
- Training or certification in solid waste management, recycling, waste diversion, environmental compliance, occupational safety, sustainability, or a related field.
SCOPE EXAMINATION: The examination will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's education, training, and experience as submitted on the application and Training and Experience Questionnaire. The evaluation will be based on the relevance and depth of the applicant's background as it relates to the duties and minimum qualifications of the position.
There will be
no written examination for this position. Applicants are therefore advised to provide complete and detailed information regarding their education, work history, and any specialized training or certifications relevant to the requirements of the position.
The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans, free term life insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits. Sick bank and tuition reimbursement as well as training from the City of Stamford Training Institute.
Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees.
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What is the highest degree you have completed?
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Do you currently hold any of the following (check all that apply):
- Connecticut DEEP Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification
- CDL Class B or higher
- Training or certification in solid waste management, sustainability, environmental compliance, or occupational safety
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Please describe your experience monitoring operations or facilities for compliance with federal, state, or local environmental laws, regulations, and permits.
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Provide an example of a compliance issue you identified and how you addressed it, including corrective actions taken.
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Outline your experience conducting inspections, audits, investigations, or environmental assessments.
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Explain your experience analyzing trends in waste generation, recycling, diversion, or contamination and how you used that data to recommend improvements.
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Describe your experience creating or maintaining regulatory tracking systems, compliance schedules, inspection records, or operational reporting tools.
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Describe your experience working with contractors, service providers, or facility operators to ensure compliance with contractual, environmental, or performance standards.
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Describe your experience managing operating or capital budgets, including processing invoices, purchase orders, contracts, or expenditure tracking.
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Provide an example of how you managed multiple projects or compliance activities simultaneously.
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Provide an example of how you explained complex environmental or compliance requirements to a non-technical audience.
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