Senior Management Analyst -Solid Waste

Employer: City of Kirkland

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Location: Kirkland, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Public Works - Solid Waste

Opening Date: 01/02/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

The City of Kirkland's Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Senior Management Analyst - Solid Waste! This role oversees implementation of the City's solid waste collection contract and services, provides high-level policy analysis and program and budget recommendations for the solid waste utility, and supports implementation of the City's recycling and waste reduction programs. The role of the Senior Management Analyst - Solid Waste is to provide complex analytical work of a highly responsible nature requiring policy development, program, contract or budgetary analysis;

to perform a variety of special projects involving complex or sensitive issues; to interact with and provide staff support to elected officials and executive-level staff; to participate on interdepartmental and intergovernmental task groups and problem solving efforts; to participate in the design and implementation of possible solutions to problems including resolution of customer complaints and service issues, policy development, special studies and initiatives;

to develop, negotiate and manage major service contracts and programs including the City's solid waste collection contract and other recycling and waste reduction program contracts and grants; to assist with preparation of the solid waste utility rates and division biennial budget; and to provide assistance to lower level professional and clerical personnel.

• Provides complex, analytical assistance to executive-level staff in the resolution of issues and the development of policy; reviews, analyzes and evaluates various issues; determines methods and procedures to be followed; develops and recommends programs and appropriate revisions based on analyses.
• Serves as project manager in the development of specified programs and projects; facilitates policy and procedure development; analyzes financial and staff resources allocated to projects and continuously updates project progress.
• Drafts, reviews, and coordinates approval for written documents including staff reports, motions, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and grants.
• Participates and contributes to the development and administration of portions of the City's solid waste budget; oversees and conducts annual solid waste rate study and prepares rate proposal for departmental and Council consideration; monitors solid waste contract revenue and expenditures; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs and approves expenditures of assigned programs and contracts.
• Represents the City on inter-jurisdictional and regional work groups and task forces, including regional solid waste planning forums: serves as staff for elected and appointed officials on solid waste issues; attends and participates in professional group meetings; attends and participates in City Council meetings and other public meetings.
• Oversees contractual services as assigned including the City's solid waste collection contract and recycling and waste reduction program contracts; ensures compliance with the King County Solid Waste Management Comprehensive Plan; negotiates scope of services for contracts; monitors contracts for compliance; reviews invoices and evaluates contractor performance; terminates or closes contracts as necessary or appropriate.
• Develops Requests for Proposals and Requests for Information for professional services contracts, advertises, drafts criteria and interview questions, formulates recommendations for awards, and coordinates contract execution.
• Serves as professional resource to various organizations and committees; attends and participates in professional group meetings; participates in public relations activities and provides educational/technical assistance in support of programs.
• Writes, edits, and proofs a wide variety of communications and information materials, including content for the City's website, newsletters, brochures, press releases, and handouts.
• Participates and contributes to the development of policy and program guidelines, decisions, program work plans, goals, and objectives.
• Facilitates project team meetings or staff meetings as needed; serves as trainer for departmental procedures and systems.
• Oversee the resolution of service issues and customer complaints. Ensures and promotes responsive customer service.

• Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.
• Represents the department at meetings and conferences as assigned.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

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