Director of Solid Waste & Recycling

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Georgia; On-site; USD 103,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties Association is seeking a full-time leader in Columbia County Solid Waste to drive programs and services in waste and recycling. You will oversee long-range planning, strategy development, fiscal management, and supervision, while building cooperative relationships with county boards and municipalities.

The role also involves marketing and negotiating contracts for solid waste, recycling, and transportation, working closely with Department Heads and local boards to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science with 2 years supervisory experience in waste/recycling.
• Alternative: high school diploma with extensive supervisory experience in waste management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical expertise in solid waste program development.
• Plan long-term strategy, fiscal management, and cross-government coordination.
• Market and negotiate solid waste, recycling, and transportation contracts.
• Coordinate with County Board, Department Heads, and local municipalities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Contract negotiation

Waste management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

High school diploma with extensive supervisory experience

Job description

Wisconsin Counties Association is seeking a full-time leader in Columbia County Solid Waste to drive programs and services in waste and recycling. You will oversee long-range planning, strategy development, fiscal management, and supervision, while building cooperative relationships with county boards and municipalities.

The role also involves marketing and negotiating contracts for solid waste, recycling, and transportation, working closely with Department Heads and local boards to ensure