Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent, Landfilling Operations

Introduction

Prince William County’s Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Superintendent to join our team at the County’s Municipal Sanitary Landfill in Manassas, Virginia. This position oversees daily landfilling operations and supervises personnel to achieve operational objectives and ensure regulatory compliance. The Landfill Assistant Superintendent also plays a key role in project coordination, equipment procurement, and safety programs.

This position, along with other Assistant Superintendents, serves as the group responsible for the facility when the Landfill Superintendent is unavailable.

The Landfill Assistant Superintendent works primarily independently, both in the office and in the field, under the supervision and direction of the Landfill Superintendent. The work requires sound and ethical judgment, as well as the ability to read, understand, and comply with a wide range of complex regulatory requirements and permits. Knowledge of the methods and best practices for planning, organizing, and supervising active landfilling operations and maintenance of closed areas is required.

The ability to read, understand, follow, and implement topographic, construction, and report drawings is essential.

Responsibilities in this role may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operations Management – Oversee daily operations of the active sanitary landfill and closed landfill areas in conformance with applicable regulations, permits, engineering drawings, best practices, and established standards. Review construction drawings, establish and check grades, oversee filling activities, and ensure construction conforms with design drawings. Oversee and coordinate various contractor activities on site.
• Employee Supervision and Leadership – Directly supervise up to 12 employees, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and mentoring staff. Foster a collaborative, safety-focused workplace. Establish priorities, create work schedules, monitor work efforts, and develop and implement solutions to improve teamwork and efficiency and address operational issues.
• Environmental Compliance – Ensure proper maintenance of the landfill’s environmental control systems related to air, landfill gas, groundwater, stormwater, leachate, and sediment & erosion control. Prepare and maintain operational and regulatory documentation and reports. Use computers and computer software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Facility and Equipment Management – Assist in coordinating the maintenance, repair, and replacement of facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure optimal performance and operational efficiency.
• Customer Service – Routinely interact with County staff, vendors, businesses, and the general public. Handle complex customer inquiries and resolve issues in a professional and tactful manner.
• Process Improvement – Analyze operational data and employee workflows to enhance efficiency, safety, and customer service. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize facility operations.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of full‑time related experience (full‑time experience related to active solid waste landfilling operations or construction site development)

• Minimum three (3) years of full‑time supervisory experience, including directing and evaluating 10 or more employees in an operational environment, is preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of work experience dealing directly with the public in a customer service setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Special License Requirement – A current Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Class II Waste Management Facility Operator License or the ability to obtain the license within eight (8) months of hire is required for this position.
• Driving Requirement – Having and maintaining a valid driver’s license is a requirement of the position. This job also requires driving a County vehicle.
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