Solid Waste and Recycling Manager

DEFINITION
To plan, coordinate and direct comprehensive solid waste programs and services for Mariposa County and ensure County compliance with all related laws and regulations; to administer related grants and contracts; to plan and administer public education programs; to supervise and evaluate the work of landfill and transfer station gate attendants; and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Assistant Director of Public Works – Support Services.
 
Exercises direct supervision over Gate Attendants.
 EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, coordinates and directs comprehensive solid waste programs and services for Mariposa County.
 
Develops, coordinates and implements all aspects of the Mariposa County Solid Waste Management Plan.
 
Interprets and ensures the division's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, County and department policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
 
Reviews the effectiveness and efficiency of Solid Waste Division programs and services; conducts site visits to solid waste facilities; makes recommendations for improvement and problem resolution as appropriate.
 
Evaluates and recommends implementation of new solid waste legislation, regulations and technology.
 
Administers the Solid Waste Division's annual budget; applies for and administers grants for project or program funding; prepares related reports.
 
Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of landfill and transfer station gate attendants; recommends and implements disciplinary and termination processes as necessary.
 
Secures and monitors the work of contractors for various division operations as needed, including landfill management, recycling and composting; ensures contractors comply with contracts and all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.
 
Oversees the operation of County-owned transfer stations.
 
Collects and submits samples of water, leachate and gas for laboratory analysis.
 
Monitors and enforces franchise refuse collection and hauling.
 
Coordinates division activities in response to directives from the California Waste Management Board for litter control and enforcement.
 
Investigates complaints from the public pertaining to litter problems.
 
Plans and administers Solid Waste public education programs; prepares and presents materials to civic / community groups, schools, church groups, etc., that are designed to educate the public about litter control, energy recovery and resource recovery; plans and executes special events and activities for the public.
 
Coordinates the involvement of local service groups in litter clean-up and abatement programs.
 
Prepares quarterly and annual reports as required by the County and various other government / regulatory agencies; prepares and presents reports before the Board of Supervisors and other groups as required.
 
Coordinates division activities with those of other divisions, departments and agencies as appropriate.
 
Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints regarding Solid Waste Division programs, projects and personnel.
 
Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, etc.
 
 Experience:
Three years of full-time equivalent administrative and California compliance enforcement experience in the fields of waste management, environmental health, engineering or biology.  Experience in federal waste management regulation compliance is desirable.
 
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, environmental studies or a related field. A copy of your college transcript must be attached (unless you are substituting additional qualifying experience).
 
Substitution:  
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the college education on a year-for-year basis.
 
Additional Requirements:
Possession of a valid California driver's license.  Under certain circumstance, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.
 EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances.
 
County and department policies and procedures.
 
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
 
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
 
Budget development and administration.
 
Principles of grant and contract administration.
 
Acceptable practices effective in reducing waste, recovering resources, and producing revenue from solid waste recovery of energy.
 
Composing techniques and practices.
Landfill practices, including compaction, gas/water monitoring, cover requirements, vermin control.
Standard business practices in the solid waste industry, including hauling and disposal.
 
Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for word processing, records management and spreadsheet preparation.
 
Record-keeping and report preparation procedures.
 
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
 
Basic mathematics including percentages and decimals.
 
Safe work practices.
 
Ability to:
Understand, interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances, and County policies and procedures.
 
Develop and administer a comprehensive solid waste program for Mariposa County.
 
Prepare and conduct public education programs pertaining to litter control, composting, energy recovery and resource recovery.
 
Exercise sound, independent judgment.
 
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, determine consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
 
Select, train, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
 
Prepare and manage a budget.
 
Administer grants and contracts.
 
Prepare clear and concise technical, analytical and administrative reports.
 
Perform required mathematical computations with accuracy.
 
Use computers effectively for word processing and records management.
 
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
 
Represent the County effectively in meetings with others and make presentations to various groups.
 
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
 
Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.
 
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS 
Work is performed in an office and field environment.  Incumbent drives on surface streets, traverses uneven terrain on foot, and may be exposed to traffic hazards, machinery hazards, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, humidity, heights, fumes, dusts, air contaminants, odors, solvents, grease/oil, toxic or caustic chemicals, skin irritants. 
 
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the mobility to work in an office and field environment.  Requires the ability to sit at desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach while performing office duties and/or field work; operate motor vehicles; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools and controls.  Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing, and operating office and field equipment. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
All interested applicants must fill out an employment application and submit a resume along with the completed application. For those meeting minimum qualifications a competitive evaluation of education, training, and experience as described on your application and resume will be performed. Those most qualified will be invited to an interview.

 

Salary : $7,893 - $9,594