Hybrid Zero Waste Program Manager

Boulder County; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accrual—80-hour bank at hire

Pension contributions

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Boulder County is seeking a Zero Waste Program Manager to lead the Zero Waste Program within the Resource Conservation Division of the Public Works Department. The role oversees recycling centers, mountain transfer stations, licensing, and outreach across the county.

The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, with a hybrid schedule (home and 1901 63rd Street, Boulder, CO 80301) and an exempt status under FLSA.

Qualifications

• 8 years of combined education and experience in environmental studies, public administration, or related field.
• Experience with zero waste, sustainable materials management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and direct the Zero Waste Program activities.
• Support Boulder County internal zero waste program initiatives.
• Manage mountain transfer stations and staff in Nederland and Allenspark.
• Lead policy development and implementation for local and regional zero waste programs.
• Prepare and monitor program budgets and financial reports.
• Develop and oversee recycling, composting, and other diversion programs.
• Monitor data collection systems and improve program accountability.
• Enforce the county's hauler licensing and waste diversion tracking.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Data analysis tools

Presentations

Education

8 years combined education & experience

Tools

Excel

Data visualization (graphs/charts)

Job description

Boulder County is seeking a Zero Waste Program Manager to lead the Zero Waste Program within the Resource Conservation Division of the Public Works Department. The role oversees recycling centers, mountain transfer stations, licensing, and outreach across the county.

The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, with a hybrid schedule (home and 1901 63rd Street, Boulder, CO 80301) and an exempt status under FLSA.