Waste Management Division Manager - Business Operations, Planning, & Recycling

$83,907 - $146,838/Yr

Unclassified - Leesburg, VA

Part-time - Manager

Leesburg, VA

About the position

The Loudoun County Department of General Services is seeking qualified applicants for the newly-created position of Division Manager at the County Solid Waste Management Facility located in Leesburg, Virginia. This role has emerged due to the substantial growth of the County's Waste Management Programs over the past several years, necessitating the establishment of a new Division focused on Business Operations, Planning, and Recycling. The Division Manager will be responsible for overseeing the administrative functions, business operations, and strategic planning for Waste Management, as well as managing the County's public-facing recycling programs. In this position, the Division Manager will develop and implement operational policies and procedures that govern the Division's activities. They will provide day-to-day leadership and personnel management for business operations, solid waste planning, recycling initiatives, and information technology support. The role includes direct supervision of four staff members, including a Business Operations Manager, Recycling Specialist, Service Manager, and IT Program Specialist, while also indirectly supervising an additional 13 full and part-time staff members, such as Administrative Assistants, Scale Operators, and Recycling Technicians. The Division Manager will manage procurement policies and processes, support contracts for the Waste Management Divisions, and oversee the development and administration of the Solid Waste Program budget. They will also be responsible for the oversight of the Virginia Litter Prevention and Recycling Grant, implementation of the Loudoun County Recycling Codified Ordinance Chapter 1080, and the development and certification of the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Planning District 20 Year Plan. Other key responsibilities include the completion and submission of the Annual Recycling Rate Report, managing Plastic Bag Tax revenue-funded program projects, and ensuring compliance with various regulations and reporting requirements. Additionally, the Division Manager will guide staff in achieving Virginia Environmental Excellence Program Certification, manage the replacement of Waste Management Program vehicles and equipment, and ensure that the Solid Waste Management Facility complies with all relevant laws and regulations. They will also be responsible for human resources administration within the Waste Management Program, including recruitment, training, and disciplinary actions, while ensuring that administrative support is provided to both Waste Management Divisions. In the absence of the Assistant Director and Solid Waste Facility Operations Division Manager, the Division Manager will act on their behalf.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing administrative operational policies and procedures
• Providing day-to-day leadership and personnel management of business operations, solid waste planning, recycling, and IT support
• Directly supervising four staff members and indirectly supervising 13 full and part-time staff
• Managing procurement policies and processes, and supporting contracts for the Waste Management Divisions
• Development and administration of the Solid Waste Program budget
• Oversight of Virginia Litter Prevention and Recycling Grant
• Implementation of the Loudoun County Recycling Codified Ordinance Chapter 1080
• Developing, updating, and certifying the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Planning District 20 Year Plan
• Completion and submission of Annual Recycling Rate Report
• Managing Plastic Bag Tax revenue funded program projects
• Managing the Annual Landfill Financial Analysis process
• Managing the strategic planning of landfill site development
• Managing the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Annual Financial Assurance reporting process
• Completing the Virginia Solid Waste Management Information Act (SWIA) reporting
• Guiding staff in the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program Certification/Reporting
• Ensuring Waste Management Program vehicles and equipment are replaced through the Vehicle Replacement Fund
• Ensuring semiannual facility capacity is tracked and reported
• Managing programs within budget
• Reviewing and authorizing commercial account applications
• Managing waste hauler contracts program
• Human Resources administration for the Waste Management Program
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Ensuring documentation and records are maintained
• Managing contracts for daily operations materials and supplies
• Acting on behalf of the Assistant Director and Solid Waste Facility Operations Division Manager in their absence

Requirements

• Masters degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related area
• Three (3) years of directly related, progressively responsible work experience
• Two (2) years in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a government setting
• Experience managing staff in an industrial unionized workplace under a negotiated collective bargaining agreement is highly preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Professional/management certification
• Active membership in job-related professional organizations

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Potential for flexible scheduling
• Opportunity to work in a newly created division with growth potential