Landfill Manager

Delta County Colorado•Eckert, CO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Landfill Manager provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the Adobe Buttes Landfill and associated transfer station(s). The primary objective is to ensure the safe, efficient, and environmentally sound disposal of solid waste in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to hazardous waste, environmental impact, land management, and overall landfill operations. The incumbent is the primary manager for the enterprise fund ensuring long-term operation and financial self-sufficiency, through planning and forecasting, maximizes the operational lifespan of the facility.

Requirements

Graduation from high school PLUS at least two (2) years of specialized training related to environmental technologies, hazardous waste, landfill management, general administration and other essential aspects of the position provided through professionally sponsored workshops, seminars, college or vocational studies or in-service is required. Please submit documentation to support training.
At least five (5) years of direct solid waste management experience is required.
At least two (2) years of supervisory, management and budgetary experience is required.
Three (3) years of heavy equipment operation experience is required.
Ability to obtain Manager Of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification through the Society of Waste Association of North America (SWANA) within one (1) year is required.
Reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality are considered essential functions of this job.
Employees are expected to be at their work area and ready to work at the scheduled start time to ensure consistent service delivery and operational efficiency.

Nice To Haves

An associates or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field is preferred.
Manager Of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification through the Society of Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all solid waste streams entering Landfill/Transfer Station and ensure compliance with all federal, state and county regulations, policies and procedures.
Manage the ongoing operations of the county landfill; oversee and participate in the planning, designing, engineering, construction and maintenance; assure operational compliance with federal codes and regulations including, but not limited to: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Subtitle "D", and state regulations governing hazardous waste, drainage and ground water protection systems; coordinate and assist state inspection personnel as needed to evaluate county operation.
Develop and implement standard operating policies and procedures and patron rules and regulations; establishes fees and directs fee collection practices; receive and process public complaints; determine effective solutions; enforce policies and procedures.
Serve as liaison to the public and various local and state agencies as needed to establish and maintain effective public relations and develop cooperative solutions to common problems and goals; develop action plans for communication, advocacy and defense of administrative policy.
Direct and coordinate departmental risk management program in cooperation with county staff, contract advisors and legal staff; assure proper insurance coverages for equipment and staff; assure proper coverage for liability, errors and omissions.
Ensure full compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state environmental protection agencies, and Colorado Department of Health and Environment regulations; manage the operation and monitoring of leachate collection, methane gas mitigation, E-waste, battery, stormwater management, and groundwater monitoring systems; implement and enforce rigorous safety protocols for staff and the public to minimize accidents and hazardous exposure.
Direct the long-term planning, procurement, and lifecycle management of a heavy equipment fleet (e.g., compactors, dozers, excavators), trucks, and facility infrastructure; designs and executes rigorous preventative maintenance programs that minimize downtime, optimize asset longevity, and control capital expenditure budgets.
Collect and organize data utilized in development of department budget; prepare proposals and recommendations for operating budget; set up budget accounts and monitors departmental expenditures to assure compliance with budget limitations and goals; administer enterprise fund budget and direct procedures to assure compliance with established fiscal guidelines; cooperate with auditor in the performance of annual internal audit; review billings for accuracy and completeness; assure all equipment purchases, requisition, supplies and materials conform to county purchasing policy, needs and goals.
Operate computer as needed to access county property database information; locate property improvement information as needed to determine changes in service areas and demands upon the solid waste collection service and landfill utilization; make long-term projections based upon growth and system history.
Responsible for supervision and management of staff; plan, direct, supervise and evaluate the performance; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; write and conduct performance evaluations; arrange for appropriate training and development; ensure employees comply with applicable occupational health and safety standards, department and organizational policies; compliance with all governing laws; seeks support from human resources department and follows generally accepted human resource laws, policies and protocols.
Determine work procedure, prepare work schedules, expedite workflow; study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Plan, organize, coordinate, manage and evaluate programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment and infrastructure of solid waste management.
Evaluate solid waste needs and formulate short and long range plans to meet needs in all areas of responsibility.
Develop, update and oversee the Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvement Program, Safety Plan, policies and other plans as needed for compliance and planning involving solid waste.
Stay abreast of all applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects and assure compliance.
Oversee the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, bidding, competency of contractors and vendors, and the selection criteria for public contracts.
Oversee project management for the construction of solid waste projects.
Oversee assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project.
Manage the maintenance of solid waste utility information and records.
Respond to public or other inquiries relative to solid waste policies and procedures.
Evaluate issues and options regarding the solid waste and make recommendations.
Maintain contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, city, county, state and federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the public regarding Landfill/solid waste activities and services.
Prepare and administer grant programs, budgets, relative to solid waste utility operations.
Monitor landfill wells as required by regulations and procedures.
Closure and post landfill closure monitoring.
Provide assurance assessment and updates for county auditor, State Health Department/Environmental Protection Act in accordance with regulatory compliance.
Provide county and area public education concerning solid waste and recycling.
Participate in numerous County, Region 10, Western Slope, state, and national committees/organizations dealing with solid waste and general environmental issues.
Provide fill-in as necessary for all aspects of attendant and operator duties.
Should the Board of County Commissioners or another authorized representative issue a local disaster declaration in Delta County, all Delta County employees may be called upon to serve as disaster service workers.
Perform like and similarly qualified duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization
Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee
Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA)
Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County
Optional 457(b) tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan
Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month to start
11 paid holidays per calendar year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes 6 counseling sessions along with some legal and financial support counseling
Modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify
Additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available