Senior Policy Coordinator - Solid Waste & Recycling

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This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

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Job Type:Regular Pay Range:$95,221.44 - $ Salary Department:

Health & Human Services (HHS)
FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt About the Opportunity:

Washington County’s Solid Waste & Recycling (SW&R) Division within Health & Human Services (HHS) is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, policy-focused professional to serve as our next Senior Policy Coordinator . This position strengthens the County’s regulatory framework, supports complex code and rule updates, manages advisory bodies, and ensures alignment with evolving state and regional environmental policies.

This role is ideal for someone who excels at interpreting policy, coordinating regulatory processes, managing stakeholder engagement, and supporting program implementation in a dynamic environment.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Regulatory & Code Management Oversee the updating and administration of County Codes and Administrative Rules for solid waste collection, disposal, nuisance, and noise. Ensure alignment with state and regional requirements; recommend clarity focused updates; and manage full amendment processes, including interested party engagement and presentations to the advisory committees and the Board of Commissioners. Serve as the division’s primary resource on rule interpretation, supporting enforcement cases, community inquiries, and official communications, while conducting compliance monitoring and maintaining required records.

Periodic Certificate Reviews (Sanitary Service Certificates)
Lead the four-year review cycle for all certificated haulers, develop review tools, assess compliance, prepare formal summaries, and present findings to advisory committee. Identify and communicate required corrective actions and support ongoing compliance with County Code 8.04.214.Garbage & Recycling Advisory Committee (GRAC) Management Manage GRAC operations including monthly meetings, special events, member recruitment, onboarding, and tracking. Prepare agendas, staff reports, training materials, and follow up documentation to ensure the committee can effectively advise on solid waste system decisions.

Regional & State Policy Engagement Participate in regional and state policy related meetings, work sessions and regional forums. Support County participation in statewide and regional policy development, represent local positions, and prepare materials.

Franchise Agreement Management Manage renewal and compliance oversight for Solid Waste Disposal Site Franchise Agreements under County Code Chapter 8.08. Coordinate negotiations, prepare supporting documents, oversee the renewal process, and ensure franchise operations meet regulatory expectations.

Division Leadership & Internal Support Contribute to division leadership discussions, represent SW&R in departmental and Board settings, and provide policy insight that supports program development and staff learning. Apply community responsive and inclusive decision-making practices that advance division goals. Supervise staff and provide leadership grounded in:emotional intelligence, self-awareness and humilityactive listening and collaborative problem-solving and change managementa steady presence, follow-through and reliabilitytransparency and clear communication the ability to make people feel valued and supportedrespect for various experiences and perspectives

Work Schedule:

May be eligible for a hybrid work schedule including remote work. Some evening or weekend work may be needed depending on the business needs.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

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