Solid Waste Manager

Company: MADERA COUNTY, CA
Location: Madera
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

PositionUnder general direction to provide supervision and management of the solid waste facilities, programs, and services in Madera County.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDExercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff.Examples of DutiesAdministers and manages contracts and contractors for waste and recycling collection, transfer, and disposal within the County, including interactions with contractors, regulatory agencies and the general public; reviews contractor reports and monitors contractor performance; acts as project manager for capital projects including landfill design, landfill gas expansions, landfill gas-to-energy, storm water management structures, tanks (leachate, condensate), truck scales, perimeter fencing, and landfill closure; acts as project manager for permitting of solid waste facilities including the landfill, materials recovery facility, and transfer station; collects, reports and keeps records of environmental monitoring; conducts environmental sampling as needed; conducts inspections of solid waste management facilities; interacts with regulatory agencies; prepares and submits regulatory reports in accordance with reporting requirements of the regulatory agencies; interacts and manages consultants; ensures compliance with applicable permits, laws and regulations.OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIESPerforms related duties and responsibilities as assigned.Employment Standards / Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of: Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations related to air, water, solid waste, and material recovery and recycling. Principles and practices of integrated solid waste management systems, including generation and storage, recycling, collection, transfer, and landfilling. Methods of effective public relations. Budget preparation, documentation, and monitoring.Skill to: Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment. Perform basic surveying using GPS equipment.Ability to: Prepare clear, concise technical reports. Effectively represent the County to the contractors, regulatory agencies, public, community organizations, and other government agencies. Effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in the exchange of technical information. Review and interpret business contracts, engineering plans and specifications for solid waste management facilities. Review and interpret environmental regulations related to air, water, solid waste, and recycling. Provide guidance and training for support staff. Prepare cost estimates for projects. Effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Experience and Training Guidelines:Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible engineering or environmental experience with one (1) year in a supervisory or lead capacity.Training: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, environmental science, business or public administration, or closely related field.AND Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of date of appointment, Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Manager of Landfill Operations certification.License: Possession, or ability to obtain by date of appointment, a valid Class 'C' California driver's license.Application ProcessExamination Process:The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.Only qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered either a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application. The examination process will include an interview appraisal panel (100% weight). Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section.THE APPRAISAL PANEL IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2020To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca. Please attach to your application a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), certificates or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.Those applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.Placement on Eligible List:The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final grade on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. In case this fails to break the tie, they shall be ranked in the order of filing applications.Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. Eligible lists are generally active for a minimum of six (6) months up to a maximum of two (2) years. The duration of the eligible list is determined by Civil Service Commission Rules.PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or hr@maderacounty.com.ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.TO APPLY:Website: www.maderacounty.comDepartment of Human Resources200 W. 4th Street, 4th Floor, Madera California 93637Phone: 559.675.7705TDD Phone: 559.675.897024-Hour Job Line: 559.675.7697EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYMadera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.Closing Date/Time: 10/15/2020 5:00 PM Pacific

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