The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville seeks a qualified Household Hazardous Waste Manager to oversee operations at its drive-through household waste facility, the only one in Alabama. As a manager of three, you'll coordinate and oversee the collection, storage, transportation, and disposal of household hazardous waste and very small quantity generators of hazardous waste. You'll develop and implement program policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and maintain appropriate documentation to meet environmental regulations. Additionally, you'll help raise community awareness of the types of waste that don't belong in the blue bins and educate the community about the ease and location of responsibly disposing of those items.

Working for Solid Waste Authority provides exceptional benefits, starting with a competitive salary, ranging from $69-97K/year (based on experience and qualifications). Health, vision, and basic life insurance are 100% paid by the employer. You'll have access to the State of Alabama's award-winning RSA pension program, standard 401K, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare, vacation and sick time, and 11 paid holidays annually.

As a Household Hazardous Waste Manager, you'll enjoy a balanced work schedule. You'll work Monday-Friday with a one-hour lunch each day, building comp time for every hour after 40. Occasionally, you'll be required to work weekends for special events, ensuring you're prepared for the occasional extra commitment.

Other duties include:

• Maintaining and tracking inventory of household Very Small Quantity Generators and coordinating pickup and disposal
• Greeting residents, inspecting materials for eligible household waste, and providing excellent customer service
• Developing and managing the Household Waste budget
• Administrative activities, i.e., reports, presentations, data management
• Providing training to staff and the public on household waste management
• Researching treatment and disposal techniques to identify viable methods to meet anticipated regulatory changes
• Coordinating and assisting with community cleanup and outreach events

To succeed as Household Hazardous Waste Manager, you'll need a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college in industrial hygiene, environmental science, chemistry, environmental engineering, chemical engineering or a closely related field and at least two years of full-time experience in Household Waste or other waste program and in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local hazardous materials. A 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) and a CPR/First Aid certification are strongly preferred.

You'll need excellent oral and written skills and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and database software. A valid driver's license is required.

If you are passionate about the environment and have the qualifications and skills described above, apply now! We look forward to viewing your application and resume.