Job DescriptionThe salary for this position is: $8,630.00 - $11,352.00 monthly.
Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a
Solid Waste Manager to lead our dynamic, energetic, and innovative team. This position is a direct report to the Public Works Director and plays a key role serving on the Department's Leadership Team. We are seeking a proven professional with a comprehensive work history in Solid Waste who will be able to support the County's mission to create a community that promotes health, commerce, and environmental protection with transparency and accountability by:
- Planning, developing, and maintaining solid waste infrastructure and services
- Providing leadership in environmental stewardship by meeting regulatory requirements and making use of best technologies for solid waste operations
- Strategically managing the allocation of resources to achieve customer and community expectations
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversees the development, revision, and countywide implementation of operating plans including the Solid Waste Management Plan, Disaster Debris Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and Capital Facilities Program through the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Board of County Commissioners.
- Prepares and controls the Division's operating budgets and authorizes all expenditures. Develops and implements strategies to manage the rate of expenditures aligned with the approved budgets.
- Coordinates public policy development and implementation involving extensive work with elected and appointed officials, advisory committees, and the public throughout the County. Makes presentations at public meetings.
- Manages the staff of the Solid Waste Division including evaluation, supervision and discipline. Leads and organizes recruitment of staff. Plans and assists in the organization of Division work plans. Develops performance standards, provides training and coaching, monitors progress and evaluates employee performance, including programs, policies and procedures.
- Oversees the Waste Reduction/Recycling Program including public education, school programs, commercial waste assistance programs and other public outreach programs.
- Prepares and manages contracts for services, reviews contractor performance, and works to provide solutions to service issues.
To view the full job classification, click here:
Solid Waste ManagerEssential Personnel:This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:- Work Environment - Work is performed primarily in an office environment at multiple locations.
- Schedule - Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours. Attendance at early morning or evening meetings may be required.
- Travel Requirements - May be required to travel to meetings and conferences which could include out of state travel, as well as performing site visits.
- Customer Interactions - Frequent interactions via phone, in-person, and video with Thurston County elected officials, leadership, staff, peers, and the public.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in an environmental field, public administration or related field.
- Four years progressive experience in solid waste, contract management, community relations and resource protection, with at least three years of supervisory experience.
- Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software packages to perform essential job functions.
- Current Washington State Driver's License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
DESIRED SKILLS: - Significant experience and competency supervising personnel responsible for program administration.
- Significant experience and competency in budget development and control for programs in the general areas of $10 to $20 million annually.
- Knowledge of current solid waste practices, methodologies, and operation.
- Ability to read, interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules and regulations governing departmental operations including County personnel rules and regulations.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas or project issues in a clear, comprehensive, effective and professional manner, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, associates, subordinates, employees of outside agencies, and with the public.
OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:Questions about this recruitment? Please contact
Karen Weiss, Director, at 360-867-2327 or [email protected].
This position is:
- Not represented by a Union
- Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Eligible for benefits
Items required for consideration:
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- Supplemental Questions
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Thurston County Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.
