Waste Reduction Manager

City of High Point • High Point, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Waste Reduction Manager supervises recycling programs, waste reduction and sustainability initiatives, and illegal dumping enforcement. The role plans, coordinates, and administers waste reduction programs and addresses issues affecting the community and City departments. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Services Superintendent.

The manager oversees community programs such as Keep High Point Beautiful, Bee City, and Adopt-A-Street; supervises the Environmental Services Code Enforcement Officer and Recycling Programs Coordinator; and coordinates staff training, work plans, objectives, and special projects. The position also supports code compliance, waste diversion improvement, grant funding, records and reporting, public information, community partnerships, and citywide litter cleanup efforts. It requires ongoing professional development and compliance with OSHA and City safety standards.

The position is based at 3514 Triangle Lake Road, High Point, North Carolina. The work involves both indoor and outdoor conditions, field observations, travel in large vehicles and facility tours, and exposure to variable weather, uneven terrain, waste, recyclables, traffic, dust, mud, insects, needles, loud noise, and potentially hazardous or confined areas. The classification is described as light work, with occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.

Requirements

• Valid appropriate driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
• A combination of education and/or five years of experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university, with major work in environmental health or a related field, and some responsible administrative experience in public relations.
• Considerable knowledge of solid waste management and waste reduction methods and practices.
• Obtain SWANA certification within one year of hire.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City officials, and employees; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise others and assist with developing and implementing programs and activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, with good public relations skills.
• Good administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver public speeches.
• Skill in using office machines, a smartphone, tablet, and computer.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to practical situations and requests, interpret codes, and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to use mathematics for gathering information, developing programs, keeping records, and preparing reports.
• Ability to read manuals, periodicals, program information, technical designs, ordinances, policies, instructions, reports, and other job-related documents.
• Ability to write programs, presentation materials, correspondence, memoranda, and reports.
• Ability to communicate technical and trade information to employees, government agencies, professionals, and the general public.
• Ability to perform the physical activities described for the role, including sitting, walking, climbing, reaching, standing, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, handling, and maneuvering over uneven terrain.
• Ability to make field observations in remote and difficult-to-reach outdoor locations.
• Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, handheld radio, or virtual meetings, and hear over operating motors and equipment.
• Ability to meet the described visual demands for safety and field work.
• Selected candidates must complete required pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening; a physical exam is also described as a possible condition depending on applicable requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving on or leading a nonprofit board.
• Strong computer background and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Keep High Point Beautiful, Bee City, Adopt-A-Street, and other programs promoting positive environmental behaviors and proper waste handling.
• Supervise the Environmental Services Code Enforcement Officer and Recycling Programs Coordinator.
• Coordinate and monitor training for assigned staff and ensure work plans and objectives are achieved.
• Administer and monitor assigned special projects.
• Work with the Local Code Enforcement Division on ordinance compliance involving illegal dumping.
• Attend professional group meetings and stay informed about solid waste trends and innovations.
• Conduct cost analyses and feasibility studies for waste diversion process improvements and program designs.
• Serve as an information resource on waste reduction for City departments and the High Point community.
• Respond to requests and complaints from citizens and City divisions and departments.
• Work with Environmental Services staff to inspect materials in recycling collection containers, including carts, dumpsters, compactors, and trailers.
• Manage grant applications and awarded grants, and identify and research funding opportunities for waste reduction programs.
• Prepare and maintain program records and report findings to appropriate entities or individuals.
• Work with direct reports on marketing information and enforcement of illegal dumping code violations.
• Coordinate waste reduction programs and projects with outside agencies.
• Organize and manage citywide litter cleanup efforts, develop new programs, and increase volunteer participation and board engagement.
• Oversee social media and website content for waste reduction programs in coordination with the City’s Public Information Officer Department.
• Ensure waste reduction and illegal dumping enforcement programs comply with OSHA and City safety standards and policies.
• Pursue ongoing professional development, including waste reduction industry training, classes, and networking.
• Approve personnel leave and complete performance evaluations.

Benefits

• Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
• 401K and 457B retirement plans.
• PTO earned within the first year.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement plan.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective on day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager