Landfill Gas Program Coordinator

Sarasota County; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking an experienced professional to manage landfill gas collection and monitoring systems, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and overseeing staff operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in solid waste operations.

Responsibilities include data collection, preparing regulatory reports, and coordinating inspections. Ideal candidates will have a thorough knowledge of landfill gas systems and a valid Florida driver's license. Comprehensive benefits include health and retirement plans, paid holidays, and vacation days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited field with 3 years experience in solid waste operations.
• Master's degree with 2 years experience or 7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain Florida Certified Landfill Operator certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage landfill gas systems for safe landfill operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and reporting.
• Conduct monitoring and performance evaluations of gas systems.

Skills

Landfill gas systems knowledge

Environmental regulations compliance

Data management and reporting

Well field monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

GEM 5000

Flare systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee landfill gas collection, control, and monitoring systems to support safe and compliant landfill operations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and reporting requirements related to landfill gas systems and disposal facilities.
• Conduct landfill gas monitoring, system calibrations, field data collection, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate testing, inspections, and environmental sampling activities, including groundwater, surface water, leachate, and condensate monitoring.
• Prepare, review, and submit regulatory reports and documentation to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies regarding permits, compliance matters, and regulatory changes.
• Lead, mentor, and support staff involved in landfill gas system operations and maintenance.
• Coordinate repairs, modifications, and ongoing maintenance of landfill gas collection equipment, wells, pumps, and flare systems.
• Assist with budgeting, capital improvement planning, and procurement of materials and services for landfill gas system operations.
• Inspect landfill facilities to identify deficiencies, ensure permit compliance, and support continuous operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited related field and three (3) years of experience in solid waste operations, landfill gas, or an environmental regulatory program; or
• Master's degree in an accredited related field and two (2) years of experience; or
• Progressively responsible professional experience totaling at least seven (7) years that may substitute for the required college degree, at management's discretion.
• Florida Certified Landfill Operator certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience with landfill gas systems, well field monitoring, and surface emission monitoring.
• Familiarity with Title V, NSPS, GHG, and other applicable regulations, sampling/monitoring equipment and processes (e.g., GEM 5000, FID, gas analyzers).
• Operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of flare systems.
• Ability to perform small pipe repair and construction activities.
• Experience in data management and reporting.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic principles and systems.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Typical schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. On‑call required. All employees must be prepared to work during emergencies.

Physical Demands

May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Substance Screening

This position is subject to passing a pre‑employment substance screening. Failure to pass the required drug screening test will result in disqualification from employment for a period of five years.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Florida Retirement System (FRS). Paid holidays: 11; Personal days: 3; Paid vacation days: 16 in first year (increasing with service).

EEO Statement

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco‑Free/Drug‑Free Workplace.