Solid Waste Director

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Assistant County Manager, the Solid Waste Director plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the operation and maintenance of the County Solid Waste Facility. The position carries full managerial, supervisory, budgetary, and administrative responsibility for the department and ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations governing the identification, handling, and disposal of solid and hazardous waste.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

The Director is expected to deliver excellent service, pursue continuous improvement, and identify opportunities to advance the department's safety, efficiency, and revenue goals.

Supervision

Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Assistant County Manager, who establishes overall goals and reviews work for results.

Supervision Exercised: Exercises direct and indirect supervision over department personnel.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; addresses employee concerns and problems; assigns and directs work; counsels and disciplines staff; and completes performance appraisals. Makes final decisions on the recruitment and selection of department employees.
• Organizes, prioritizes, schedules, and assigns work to meet department objectives; ensures staff has the resources needed to complete assignments; monitors work in progress and inspects completed work; advises staff on complex or problem situations; and provides progress and activity reports to County management and elected officials.
• Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives; collects and analyzes data from multiple sources; evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities; reviews and revises policies, procedures, plans, and programs; and develops strategies to meet current and future County needs.
• Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies, procedures, and protocols; interprets and applies local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations; conducts staff meetings; and coordinates work activities across the department.
• Develops and administers the department budget; recommends staffing levels, equipment, materials, and other allocations; approves and monitors revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with the approved budget; and prepares and submits budget documentation and reports.
• Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures governing the operation of a solid waste facility. Adheres to and enforces established safety procedures, monitors the work environment and use of safety equipment, and initiates actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Represents the department in review meetings, public information meetings, and other forums; confers with architects, engineers, consultants, the public, and other local and state agencies to build understanding and consensus; presents the department's position on proposed projects; and provides project updates and answers questions.
• Maintains current, comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, and practices related to the work; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; and attends meetings, workshops, hearings, and training sessions as required.
• Operates heavy equipment as needed and performs the duties of equipment operator, laborer, and fee collector as necessary to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
• Explores and develops options to generate revenue, such as composting and recycling programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, engineering, environmental science, fiscal management, or a related field; and
• Six years of progressively responsible supervision, management, and budget experience, including at least three years of solid waste management experience and demonstrated public speaking, presentation, and contract administration ability; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have a valid Utah driver's license, maintained throughout employment.
• Must be bondable.
• Must complete and pass the required hazardous waste course.
• Must obtain the following certifications from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) within 12 months of hire: Transfer Station Management; Managing Construction and Demolition Systems; and Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO).

• Data Utilization: Ability to coordinate, manage, and correlate data; to exercise judgment in determining the timing, place, and sequence of operations; and to reference data analyses to revise organizational components and formulate operational strategy.
• Human Interaction: Ability to function in a managerial capacity over a department or organizational unit, including making decisions at procedural and technical levels and leading and motivating staff.
• Equipment and Materials: Ability to operate, maneuver, and control the equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions, including heavy equipment.
• Communication: Ability to use a variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and technical data and information, and to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with staff, officials, agencies, and the public.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to perform basic arithmetic; calculate decimals, percentages, fractions, discounts, interest, and ratios; and compute surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Functional Reasoning: Ability to apply principles of influence and leadership and to exercise independent judgment in applying facts and principles to develop approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
• Situational Reasoning: Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations that require evaluating information against subjective or judgmental criteria rather than clearly measurable standards.

• Physical Ability: Work involves a combination of office and field activity. Tasks regularly require sitting, standing, walking, and working at a keyboard or workstation, and periodically require climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 75-100 pounds. The position involves operating heavy equipment.
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors, sounds, odors, depth, and texture, and to recognize visual cues and signals. Most tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed both indoors and outdoors. Field duties involve regular exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, odors, noise, machinery, and solid and hazardous waste materials. Use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established safety procedures are required.

**Tooele County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other protected class.**