Head of Programme Management

Household Hazardous Waste Program Supervisor Hello, we're Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow.

The Waste Prevention and Environmental Services department is looking for a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program Supervisor to support Metro's regional household hazardous waste program. This position supports operations at Metro South and Metro Central transfer stations and community collection events throughout the region and helps ensure hazardous materials are managed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental regulations.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in protecting public health and the environment while helping expand access to hazardous waste collection services across the region. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in environmental operations.

As the HHW Program Supervisor you will:

Provide oversight and technical leadership for household hazardous waste operations at Metro South and Metro Central facilities and regional collection events.

Coordinate with HHW Supervisors, Program Coordinators, and Specialists to support safe, efficient, and consistent program operations.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requirements.

Support hazardous waste packaging, storage, transportation, tracking, and disposal activities.

Manage contracts and vendor relationships related to hazardous waste transportation, disposal, recycling, and specialty waste programs.

Lead program planning efforts, including expansion of community collection events, development of new waste management procedures, and implementation of strategic initiatives.

Supervise assigned staff, including hiring, training, performance management, coaching, and professional development.

Analyze operational and regulatory data, prepare reports, and present information to leadership, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

Collaborate with Metro divisions, local governments, contractors, and partner agencies to advance environmental, sustainability, and public service goals.

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across all HHW operations.

Attributes for success:

Strong knowledge of hazardous waste management practices and environmental compliance requirements.

Ability to interpret and apply complex environmental regulations and operational procedures.

Excellent leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Experience managing contracts, vendors, and external partnerships.

Ability to balance operational priorities with long-term program planning and improvement efforts.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to diverse audiences.

Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments, agencies, and stakeholder groups.

Commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, equity, and public service.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.

To qualify:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, environmental engineering, public administration, or a related field; and

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, or a related field; or

Any combination of education, professional experience, volunteer experience, and lived experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Working conditions:

This position regularly works onsite at Metro South and Metro Central facilities and occasionally supports community collection events throughout the region. The position involves work in operational environments where exposure to hazardous materials, industrial equipment, varying weather conditions, and personal protective equipment requirements may occur. Employees must follow all applicable safety procedures and protocols.

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply:

If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Hybrid Telework:

This position is designated as "hybrid telework." You will be required to work onsite and at times have the option to work away from your assigned work location. This position will work regularly onsite at Metro South and Metro Central facilities, with one remote workday each week dedicated to planning, analysis, reporting, and program coordination. The specific schedule and balance of onsite and telework will be discussed with the hiring manager at the time of offer. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington to work at Metro. Please note, the designation of hybrid telework may be subject to change at a future time.

Like to have qualifications:

Experience managing or supporting household hazardous waste facilities, collection programs, or special collection events.

Experience developing and implementing environmental programs or operational procedures.

Experience managing contracts, vendors, or consultant services.

Experience supervising staff, leading teams, or coordinating cross-functional projects.

Experience with regulatory reporting, environmental audits, or compliance inspections.

Knowledge of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs, product stewardship initiatives, or related environmental policy frameworks.

Experience working with environmental data systems, databases, dashboards, or performance metrics.

Experience collaborating with regulatory agencies, local governments, or community partners.

Previous experience working in a union environment.

Previous experience working with Peoplesoft and NEOGOV.

Screening and evaluation:

The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

A completed online application

A cover letter detailing: your experience working in hazardous waste, solid waste, environmental compliance, or another complex operational environment. Explain your role in supporting daily operations, including regulatory compliance, safety, staff supervision, customer service, and efficient program delivery. Provide examples of how you led teams, maintained safe operations, improved processes, and worked with contractors, regulatory agencies, or other partners to achieve program goals.

The selection process:

Initial review of minimum qualifications

In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

Consideration of top candidates/interviews

Testing/assessments

Reference check

Compensation, benefits and representation:

The full-salary range for this position is step 1: $108,864.39 to step 7: $145,888.85. However, unless a candidate's qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro's internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1: $108,864.39 to the equity range step 4: $126,024.75.

This position is not eligible for overtime and is non-represented. It is classified as a Program Supervisor II position. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.

Questions?

Recruiter: Carrie Gundermann

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