Solid Waste Manager - Public Works Job Kelso area,Washington USA,Management

The Solid Waste Manager provides leadership and oversight for all functions of the Public Works Department’s Solid Waste Division, including the development, interpretation, implementation, and continuous improvement of solid waste policies, programs, and operations. The Division encompasses a 77-acre landfill in post-closure management, a 307-acre active Subtitle D landfill, and contracted transfer station, rural drop box, and recycling operations. This position plans, directs, and oversees the safe, efficient, and compliant operation and maintenance of County solid waste disposal facilities and rural drop box sites in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, and industry standards.

The position leads the development and implementation of solid and hazardous waste management plans; administers and monitors grants and contracts; identifies staffing, equipment, facility, and other resource needs; and develops and manages the Division’s operating and capital improvement budgets. The Solid Waste Manager serves as the primary technical and administrative advisor to the Public Services Director, County Commissioners, Solid Waste Advisory Committee, and Solid Waste Governance Committee on solid waste policy, regulatory, operational, financial, and strategic matters.

This position is open until filled!

Plans, develops, and implements strategies, programs, and initiatives to accomplish Solid Waste Division goals, priorities, and objectives.

Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, standards, and service objectives for the Solid Waste Division.

Directs the planning, scheduling, coordination, and delivery of countywide solid waste disposal programs and services.

Directs the operation and maintenance of County solid waste disposal facilities, equipment, and related resources.

Supervises field and office staff; assigns and prioritizes work; monitors work activities; evaluates employee performance; and conducts hiring and disciplinary actions in coordination with Human Resources. Develops and supports staff training and professional development to ensure employees maintain current technical and trade knowledge, certifications, licenses, and required training necessary to safely and effectively perform their duties.

Represents the Department and County at public meetings, hearings, bid openings, training sessions, conferences, and other events; communicates and advocates for Department and County goals, policies, views, and positions.

Develops, implements, and maintains strategic, fiscal, operational, and capital improvement plans for the Solid Waste Division. Identifies long-range solid waste management and disposal needs and coordinates long-range financing strategies for solid waste projects and infrastructure.

Collaborate with the Administrative Services Manager and Engineering staff to develop, prepare, and monitor the Division’s operating and capital budgets. Develop and make recommendations regarding solid waste rates, fees, and other revenue requirements. Prepares or coordinates the preparation of specifications, cost and quantity estimates, bid documents, and related procurement materials for solid waste equipment, maintenance, facility development, and capital projects.

Collaborate with the Administrative Services Manager and appropriate staff to develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for solid waste consulting services. Reviews consultant performance and requests for changes to contract scope, schedules, or costs and makes recommendations regarding appropriate action.

Coordinates with Engineering staff to review and approve design recommendations for solid waste facility capital improvements, closures, expansions, and related…