Waste Reduction Program Manager

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Waste Reduction Program Manager

Salary

$62,352.70 - $93,529.05 Annually

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-01250

Department

Public Works

Division

Sanitation

Opening Date

05/20/2024

Closing Date

6/24/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

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Summary

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville Sanitation Division is seeking a new team member to advance community waste reduction goals. This position develops and manages the waste reduction programs for the City of Asheville. They will need to be self-motivated, passionate, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be a team player.

What you’ll be doing:

• Performs technical, office/administrative, and field work in the development, administration, management and enforcement of waste management programs, initiatives, ordinances, and regulations.

• Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for waste reduction.

• Develops and manages annual waste reduction programming budget

• Organizes, prioritizes, and supervises work of interns and volunteers

• Develops, implements, and manages waste reduction programs: researches, develops, implements, tracks, and manages programs for recycling, composting, litter, yard waste, and other waste reduction programs.

• Provides technical expertise and recommendations regarding waste management and sustainability projects.

• Oversees Request for Proposal (RFP) and contract development and renewals, including partnerships and agreements, for waste management programs.

• Performs outreach, assistance, education, coordination, and communications activities.

• Manages grant application processes and granted funds.

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and background in waste management and reduction as well as regulatory rules and laws in order to provide the technical assistance and outreach aspects of this position.

• Performs other related duties as required.

  Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 10 paid vacation days

• Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options

• Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds.

  About you:

  We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered :

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Sustainability, Project Management, or a closely related field required; supplemented by five years of experience related to environmental education or science, sustainability program management, or related field, to include three years of solid waste experience with a focus on waste reduction and recycling; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid NC driver’s license and have an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.

The following certifications must be obtained within 18 months of hire:

• Solid Waste Association of North Carolina (SWANA) certification

• North Carolina Compost Operator certification

• OSHA 10 certification

• CPR/First Aid certification

  Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

  Other things to know:

  • This position is Full Time Exempt, 37.5 hours/week, with the opportunity for a hybrid remote/on-site work arrangement.

• The Sanitation Division operates Mon-Th 7am-5:30pm at the City of Asheville Public Works Building. This position may require participation in evening or weekend events, and work schedule may be flexible depending on needs of the Department.

• Full Salary Range: $ 62,352.70 - $ 93,529.05; Applicable experience will be considered.

  • Initial review of applications will occur on 06/03/2024. This position will remain open until filled.

  About us:

  The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

  The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability

to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (25-75 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature extremes, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, water hazards, toxic agents, fire, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, disease, noise extremes, pathogenic substances, animals/wildlife, machinery, or rude/irate customers.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Sustainability, Project Management, or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have at least five years of experience related to environmental education or science, sustainability program management, or related fields including three years of solid waste experience with a focus on waste reduction and recycling? If yes, please explain

  04

  Do you have any of the following certifications - Solid Waste Association of North Carolina (SWANA), NC Compost Operator, OSHA 10 CPR/First Aid? if yes, please explain.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs