DIRECTOR LAND MANAGEMENT

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach is seeking a senior professional to direct Land Management Services, overseeing landfill operations, yard/biomass waste management, and related environmental programs. You will plan, organize, and coordinate activities, manage budgets, and liaise with other departments.

The role requires extensive knowledge of regulatory laws, strong leadership, and the ability to develop short- and long-range programs.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
• Ability to develop long range plans and programs.
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulatory laws.
• Experience supervising multiple teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Directs Land Management Services operations at landfills and related facilities.
• Oversees budget and contracts to maximize efficiency and compliance.
• Develops and implements programs and procedures for Land Management Services.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitors contractors and coordinates emergency and maintenance activities.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Read engineering plans

Long range planning

Regulatory compliance

Leadership/supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Civil Engineering/Environmental

Tools

General office software

GPS knowledge

Job description

Salary Range: $99,882 - $189,779
Hiring Range: $99,882 - $150,000

This is a highly responsible professional position directing the activities of Land Management Services (responsible for overseeing Class I and Class III landfill operations, onsite and offsite yard/biomass waste management, landfill gas/leachate construction support, grounds maintenance (including stormwater management system maintenance), onsite waste reduction program, closed landfill maintenance/care, and odor/litter control programs). Responsible for organizing, planning, directing and coordinating the activities of Land Management Services including the responsible utilization and tracking of the established budget.Work also includes responsibilities for planning long and short-range program/project objectives and making challenging administrative and professional decisions. Considerable authority is delegated for performance of technical and administrative activities. The major emphasis of work is on overall administrative planning and coordination requiring the exercise of sound technical, operational, and business management practices. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and requires persistence, reliability, dependability, and accountability in all aspects of the defined role.

• Plans, assigns, directs, coordinates, and exercises general supervision in the overall management of Authority's operating landfills including use of best practices to maximize waste reduction and landfill airspace utilization. Grounds maintenance (including stormwater management systems) of North County Solid Waste Management Operation facilities, closed landfills and transfer stations.
• Responsible for preparing technical specifications and providing necessary support for all solicitations serving and/or managed by Land Management Services or falling under the responsibilities of this position.
• Responsible for the efficient and economical utilization of personnel, equipment, and facilities in accomplishing Departmental and Authority goals and objectives.
• Responsible for onsite yard/biomass waste storage, management, and beneficial use.
• Responsible for administering 3rd party contracts for the receipt and processing of yard/biomass waste for beneficial use.
• Responsible for the tracking/reporting of all yard waste/biomass managed by the Authority.
• Responsible for the operations of the onsite Customer Convenience Drop-Off Center.
• Develops and implements programs, practices, and procedures for the Land Management Services.
• Insures compliance of Land Management Services with current federal, state, and local regulations.
• Utilizes technology to maximize effectiveness of solid waste operations and programs.
• Prepares and maintains the budget for Land Management Services.
• Routinely meets and works with other Authority departments including Environmental, Utilities/Facilities, PM/Engineering, Renewable Energy Facilities, Home Chemical & Recycling, Equipment Maintenance, Scale House Operations, and Risk Management.
• Provides necessary operational and construction support for landfill gas collection and control and leachate management collection and conveyance systems and associated environmental compliance and reporting.
• Monitors activities of contractors working in and around the active landfill operational areas.
• Acts as contact person for citizen complaints pertaining to North County Solid Waste Management Operations.
• Reviews and updates Authority’s Emergency Management Manual and SWA Debris Management Plan and participates in emergency management planning activities.
• Reviews and updates Pollution Prevention Plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the Landfill and Grounds Maintenance Departments. Manages subordinate administrative staff. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Extensive knowledge of modern techniques, methods, procedures, principles and practices of sanitary landfill design and operations, construction principles and maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of all state and federal regulatory laws applicable to the operation of a sanitary landfill.
• Ability to develop long range plans and programs.
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Executive Management, Directors, employees and the general public.

The ideal candidate possesses the education and experience listed below

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a 4-year Bachelor's Degree in Business, Civil Engineering, Environmental or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years Solid Waste Management experience demonstrating advanced understanding and knowledge of design/operation/closure of landfills and related systems or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of general office use software applications and comfortable with the principles of hardware/software associated with Global Positioning Systems (GPS) use.
• Any combination of experience, education and training that proves the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Florida Landfill Operator Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Completion of FEMA Debris Management Class (G202) within one (1) year.
• SWANA Certified Manager of Landfill Operations – MOLO (preferred)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, fumes, or dust/airborne particles, outside weather conditions including extreme heat, wet and/or humid conditions, noise, vibration and being in high precarious places. The employee is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, and occasionally required to kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally be required to stand for extensive periods of time, or walk over uneven, unpaved terrain. On rare occasions, the employee may be subjected to toxic or caustic materials, explosives, radiation, and electric shock. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent field visits combined with office work for documenting, reporting, budgeting, and planning. While often a Monday-Friday work schedule, the role may require working evenings or weekends for emergencies or special projects.