Environmental Services Manager

Village of Oak Park; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Oak Park seeks an Environmental Services Manager to coordinate and manage the waste collection and reduction program, engage with outside agencies and the public, and serve as Sustainability Initiatives Liaison to the Public Works Director and management team.

The role includes community engagement, development of materials to promote waste reduction, responding to questions, and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct and manage the Village’s waste reduction programs including recycling, source reduction, composting and the disposal of solid wastes, and other related services.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing waste reduction program; assist in implementing policies and procedures.
• Monitor program compliance and inspect possible ordinance violations with laws, rules and regulations related to provision of solid waste and related services. Monitor legislation changes.
• Administer and manage solid waste collection and disposal contracts, including, but not limited to invoicing, billing adjustments and customer service.
• Represent the Public Works Department on interdepartmental sustainability committees and initiatives.
• Assist Public Works Department Divisions in researching and developing grant opportunities and other programs to improve or implement environmentally sustainable practices.
• Administer activities for the Village’s Green Block Party, Neighborhood and Alley Clean Up, Adopt a Block Program and other waste related special events and collections.
• Prepare annual Environmental Services budget and supporting documentation and Ordinance amendments: Analysis of proposed refuse rates, forecast funding needed for projects and programs that are required to meet established service levels, monitor budget expenditures.
• Administer the Village’s annual Leaf Collection Program and Sidewalk Shoveling program with assistance from other Public Works Divisions.
• Develop public information and communication strategies for all Environmental Services Division programs including but not limited to the Annual Refuse and Recycling guide, monthly newsletter articles, composting program newsletter, Green Block Parties.
• Work with other Village departments on environmental initiatives and programs as required.

Job description

The Village of Oak Park, a dynamic and thriving community located just eight miles west of Downtown Chicago, is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Manager to join our team. The Environmental Services Manager will coordinate, direct and manage the Village’s waste collection and reduction program, to coordinate assigned activities with outside agencies and the general public, to act as the Department’s Sustainability Initiatives Liaison and to provide training and highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Public Works Director and the Public Works Management Team.

Department: Public Works
FLSA: Non-Union Exempt
Pay Grade: 7

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To coordinate, direct and manage the Village’s waste collection and reduction program, to coordinate assigned activities with outside agencies and the general public, to act as the Department’s Sustainability Initiatives Liaison and to provide training and highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Public Works Director and the Public Works Management Team. This position includes significant engagement with the Public including but not limited to participating in community events to promote waste reduction and recycling initiatives; responding to public questions, complaints, and concerns regarding waste collection; and developing materials to promote awareness about waste collection procedures and practices.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from the Public Works Director.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – Essential and other important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinate, direct and manage the Village’s waste reduction programs including recycling, source reduction, composting and the disposal of solid wastes, and other related services.
2. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing waste reduction program; assist in implementing policies and procedures.
3. Monitor program compliance and inspect possible ordinance violations with laws, rules and regulations related to provision of solid waste and related services. Monitor legislation changes.
4. Administer and manage solid waste collection and disposal contracts, including, but not limited to invoicing, billing adjustments and customer service.
5. Represent the Public Works Department on interdepartmental sustainability committees and initiatives.
6. Assist Public Works Department Divisions in researching and developing grant opportunities and other programs to improve or implement environmentally sustainable practices.
7. Administer activities for the Village’s Green Block Party, Neighborhood and Alley Clean Up, Adopt a Block Program and other waste related special events and collections.
8. Prepare annual Environmental Services budget and supporting documentation and Ordinance amendments: Analysis of proposed refuse rates, forecast funding needed for projects and programs that are required to meet established service levels, monitor budget expenditures.
9. Administer the Village’s annual Leaf Collection Program and Sidewalk Shoveling program with assistance from other Public Works Divisions.
10. Develop public information and communication strategies for all Environmental Services Division programs including but not limited to the Annual Refuse and Recycling guide, monthly newsletter articles, composting program newsletter, Green Block Parties.
11. Work with other Village departments on environmental initiatives and programs as required.
12. Attend