Solid Waste Director

Solid Waste Director

The Dougherty Solid Waste Department is hiring for a Solid Waste Director. The purpose of this position is to lead the Dougherty County Solid Waste Department; its budget, operations, environmental compliance, and the gas system.

This class formulates long-range goals for the organization, develop policy and position papers and negotiates with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.

Essential tasks include supervising, directing, training, and evaluating assigned staff; coordinating, assigning, and reviewing work; maintaining standards; monitoring work in progress; inspecting completed work assignments; answering questions; giving advice and direction as needed; approving and submitting environmental compliance reports; maintaining compliance for all Solid Waste Operations; planning, tracking, and implementing budget; managing the expenses and revenues of the department; directing daily operations of the Solid Waste Department; recommending landfill projects; and performing related work as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Public or Business Administration or related major, eight (8) years of public works, solid waste or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, and Solid Waste Director/Manager experience a plus.

Supplemental information includes physical demands, unavoidable hazards, special certifications and licenses, Americans With Disabilities Act compliance, standard clauses, essential safety functions, application deadline, drug and/or alcohol screening, background investigation, no smoking policy, and reasonable accommodations.