Solid Waste Manager

Solid Waste Manager

The 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.

Essential 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.

• 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.

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre‑tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• Paid Leave: Full‑time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred…