What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solid Waste Manager position at City of Lebanon, NH?
Department
Public Works
Location
Lebanon, NH
Position Type
FT Employee
Salary
$1,685.43 - $2,275.29 weekly
Date
2025.03.27
Description
Are you seeking a dynamic career opportunity in a picturesque setting? Look no further than here at the City of Lebanon! Nestled in the heart of the Upper Valley, Lebanon offers the perfect blend of professional growth and an exceptional quality of life. The City of Lebanon boasts a vibrant and thriving community, with excellent schools, diverse cultural events, and a strong sense of community. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of New England, Lebanon is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, and kayaking, all within minutes of your doorstep. The changing seasons bring a fresh perspective and endless recreational opportunities.
With a diverse economic engine, driven by a unique combination of health institutions, education, corporate headquarters, high tech/bio tech industry, local businesses, and a robust year-round tourist industry based on the plentiful natural resources of the area, Lebanon is an extremely desirable destination. Lebanon's strategic location provides easy access to major cities like Boston, MA, and Montreal, Canada. Enjoy the tranquility of small-town living, while being just a short drive away from metropolitan excitement.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Work Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We encourage innovative ideas and provide the resources to bring them to life.- Career Development: We are committed to your professional growth. Benefit from ongoing training, continuing education, and opportunities for advancement within the City. Your success is our success.
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Our flexible work schedules, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefit package, and family friendly policies, ensure that you have the time to enjoy all that Lebanon has to offer. Our low cost, full range of benefits are designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
- Community Involvement: Make a difference in the community where you work. We support and participate in local initiatives, encouraging our employees to engage in volunteer activities and community projects.
The City of Lebanon is looking for an experienced professional to join the Public Works Department, within the Solid Waste Division, as a Solid Waste Manager. The Solid Waste Manager plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and otherwise manages all aspects of the City's Solid Waste program; and prepares budgets for the Solid Waste division. The position oversees solid waste collection, commercial and residential recycling, composting, landfill operations, planning, and interagency coordination relative to solid waste and recycling issues and compliance with City, county, state, and federal regulations. Employees in this classification receive administrative direction within a framework of general guidelines and exercise supervision over subordinate supervisors. This job class functions at a division management level of classification and requires a thorough knowledge of effective solid waste collection/disposal methods and procedures. Position performs all other related work as required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the daily operations of the solid waste facility, equipment, department employees, Household Hazardous Waste program, recycling and composting programs. Landfill operations include grading, waste placement, cover operations, litter control, leachate systems, gas systems, stormwater controls, perimeter controls, ingress and egress of traffic, maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment, and other related waste disposal and management activities.
- Researches local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations, ensures compliance, and creates and submits required reporting to regulatory agencies. Determines impacts of new or modified regulations or state policies and develops or assists in modifying operations or facilities to comply with these regulations.
- Develops long-range solid waste management strategies and plans.
- Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and other general
- administration for the division.
- Conducts daily and weekly site inspection of the facility as well as recyclables to schedule various pick- ups.
- Maintains financial records and prepares annual budget, revenues, and Capital Improvement Plan. Regularly monitors finances to ensure operations are completed in accordance with the approved budgets and plans.
- Participates in the selection of staff; prepares performance appraisals and recommendations for disciplinary actions, wage and salary actions, promotions, and related employment actions
- Provides staff training and development so that daily operations comply with permits, solid waste codes and City policies and procedures.
- Attends technical training sessions to improve knowledge of state and federal regulations and landfill management.
- Evaluates data, plans, trends and issues concerning solid waste disposal and the operation of the Landfill.
- Investigates solid waste complaints, notices and inquiries in cooperation with other City and State officials.
- Works with Public Works Director, City Manager, member communities, and public on solid waste codes, standards, permits, record keeping and reporting.
- Develops and provides education programs on solid waste and recycling issues.
- Community outreach and education with public and other stakeholders.
- Promotes waste minimization, environmental protection and environmental health in cooperation with Public Works Director, City Manager and member communities.
- Responsible for the management of payment systems used for solid waste operations.
- Operates equipment/vehicles safely and for intended purpose, oversees preventative and routine maintenance on all equipment, and provides training on equipment use and daily operations to employees as needed.
- Oversees refuse being received; ensures proper handling by employees, supervises and monitors all required testing, and obtains required disposal authorizations for special wastes as necessary.
- Ensures routine landfill environmental monitoring systems (groundwater and landfill gas probes) are sampled and maintained in accordance with permit requirements.
- Leads and participates in design, specification, bidding and construction management of the City’s solid waste equipment and landfill improvements.
- Prepares and reviews a variety of technical studies, feasibility studies, reports, and correspondence for projects.
- Provides solid waste management assistance to residents, businesses and other departments and developers as requested. Promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
- Works with other Public Works divisions to complete work tasks such as assisting with equipment and staffing for water breaks, winter maintenance, and the like.
- Makes presentations and serves on a variety of committees to work with regulatory agencies,
- the public, elected officials, and other agencies.
- Makes presentations regarding solid waste and recycling issues to the City Council, other City
- committees, and community groups.
- Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience:
- High School diploma or GED. Prefer an associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field.
- Advanced educational training in solid waste management and/or chemistry, engineering, or related subjects.
Five years of increasing responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, or design of solid waste facilities including at least two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity in the operation of a solid waste enterprise.
Other combinations of education and experience that qualify an individual to perform the requisite job duties and responsibilities may be considered.
Licenses and Certifications:
- NH Solid Waste Principal Operator Status (must be obtained within one year of hire and maintained as a condition of employment in accordance with Env-Sw 1603.5).
- Valid driver’s license, including a safe driving record.
Physical Requirements:
- Lift or move: up to 30 pounds: occasionally required
- Lift or move: up to 100 pounds or more: seldom, if ever required
- Stand: up to 1/3 of the time per day
- Walk: up to 1/3 of the time per day
- Sit: up to 1/3 of the time per day
- Talk or Hear: up to 1/3 of the time per day
- Use hands to finger, handle or feel: up to 1/3 of the time per day
- Climb or balance: up to 1/3 of the time per day
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: up to 1/3 of the time per day
- Reach with hands and arms: up to 1/3 of the time per day
- Taste or smell: up to 1/3 of the time per day
- Vibration: seldom, if ever required
- Vision: at or correctable to normal ranges
Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM with the expectation to respond to emergencies and attend meetings after hours.
Join us at the City of Lebanon and discover a place where your career can flourish while you enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. Apply today and be part of a team that values your skills, passions, and well-being. Your future starts here!
Exempt : Yes
Type : FT Employee
Department : Public Works
Location : Lebanon, NH
Salary : $1,685 - $2,275
