Assistant Managing Director - Solid Waste Disp. District

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* THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE*

Assists the SWDD Managing Director and performs work related to the daily operation of the County’s Solid Waste Disposal District, including supervision of staff. These duties include overseeing engineering and regulatory matters, as well as managing large capital projects from inception to completion. This is a professional position, working under the direction of the Managing Director - SWDD.

• Perform duties involved in the oversight, review, and/or preparation of the design of landfill maintenance projects, cell expansions, and other municipal waste projects in accordance with established standards.
• Inspect and review work/invoices related to landfill construction projects and landfill operations and assist in the review and approval of all incoming invoices along with receipt of materials for payment.
• Provide engineering support during the construction phase of projects. Work with project inspectors, consultant engineers, hired contractors, operations and maintenance staff to resolve issues that arise during the design and construction phase of projects.
• Oversee the monitoring and reporting for landfill gas as well as the review of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) reports related to billing and invoicing, stormwater management, and leachate management. Ensure that proper maintenance is performed and records are maintained.
• Assist in preparing annual budget and reports for internal and external agencies, as well as annual Capital Improvement Element (CIE).
• Assists with developing project scopes of work (SOW), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and SWDD Board agenda items.
• Review, approve, and/or prepare project plans, specifications, and permits as needed
• Communicate and coordinate work with engineers, consultants, property owners, developers, internal staff, other agencies, and the public to exchange information, facilitate work processes, and resolve conflicts.
• Attend bid openings, hearings, and other meetings concerning landfill projects; answer questions from contractors, bidders, developers, and the public.
• Make recommendations to the SWDD Managing Director regarding expenditure of public funds based on knowledge of infrastructure conditions and budget limitations.
• Visit construction sites to inspect work progress and compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Maintain various files and records related to project status and computations; prepare project descriptions and progress reports as requested.
• Supervises all SWDD personnel assigned and assumes the responsibilities of the Managing Director in his absence.
• Involved in all hiring decisions for the department.
• Interact with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
• Interact with residential and commercial customers and participate in job related community events.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of SWDD’s Customer Convenience Centers, including residential drop-off, roll-off hauling, household hazardous waste, electronics, waste tires, white goods, and biomedical waste (sharps) collection; and oversee SWDD’s recycling collection, processing, and yard waste programs.
• Administer SWDD contracts, franchise agreements, and interlocal agreements, including monitoring contractor performance in the field, verifying quantities and invoices against contract terms, and preparing amendments, renewals, and solicitations.

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in an environmental or solid waste management curriculum, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal solid waste…