Environmental Compliance & Landfill Operations Leader

Assistant Solid Waste and Environmental Manager; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blount County Solid Waste Authority seeks a professional to assist the Solid Waste Manager in daily landfill operations and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate monitoring, reporting and permits, supervise staff, and help with budgeting and safety programs.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in an environmental field and at least 3 years of related experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for collaborating with agencies, engineers and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental-related field; and
• 3+ years in solid waste, environmental compliance, permitting, or related field.
• Equivalent combo of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily landfill operations and environmental compliance.
• Supervise landfill staff and training.
• Coordinate permits, monitoring, and reporting with agencies.
• Assist with budgets, contracts, and safety programs.
• Support engineering projects and capital improvements.
• Maintain environmental records and prepare reports.

Skills

Leadership

Environmental compliance

Regulatory permits

Budgeting

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Operations coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering/related field

3+ years solid waste/environmental experience

Tools

GIS

GPS

Drone mapping

Dashboard/data systems

Job description

Blount County Solid Waste Authority seeks a professional to assist the Solid Waste Manager in daily landfill operations and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate monitoring, reporting and permits, supervise staff, and help with budgeting and safety programs.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in an environmental field and at least 3 years of related experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for collaborating with agencies, engineers and the public.