Environmental Services Director

Environmental Services Director The Environmental Services Director is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and overall administration of the Environmental Services Department. This position plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates departmental programs related to land use, planning and zoning, solid waste, water resources, wetlands, environmental health, and other environmental services. The Director oversees departmental operations, develops long-range strategies, administers budgets and grants, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, serves as the County Solid Waste Officer, and represents Kandiyohi County on environmental matters with governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public. Job duties include: Providing leadership and strategic direction for the Environmental Services Department through long-range planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation. Overseeing daily departmental operations, staffing, budgeting, and resource management. Developing systems and processes that support efficient delivery of environmental services while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and County policies. Preparing, administering, and monitoring departmental budgets, grants, contracts, and funding opportunities. Identifying environmental and environmental health issues and developing policies, programs, and recommendations to address County needs. Developing, reviewing, updating, and administering County ordinances, policies, and procedures related to land use, planning and zoning, solid waste, wetlands, water resources, environmental health, and related programs. Coordinating development and implementation of County and State-required environmental plans and plan updates. Serving as the County Solid Waste Officer. Planning, directing, and evaluating the work of boards, committees, commissions, and advisory groups related to environmental services. Representing the County before local, regional, state, and federal agencies, community organizations, professional associations, and the public. Serving as the primary spokesperson for the County on environmental and environmental health issues. Providing leadership, supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for department staff. Participating in hiring, employee development, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and succession planning. Promoting a collaborative, professional, and respectful work environment while supporting employee growth and development. Attending meetings, conferences, public hearings, and training as required, including occasional evening meetings. Performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree and government or environmental services experience; Or a Master's degree in a related field with experience in government or environmental services; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job; Government or environmental services experience. Experience with Microsoft Office applications. Valid Minnesota Driver's License. Kandiyohi County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GovernmentJobs.com