Public Works-Environmental Business Operations Manager

Associated General Contractors Of America; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Operations Manager to join their team in Fairfax County. This role focuses on providing analytical, logistical, and technical support to the Solid Waste Management Program, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness. You will engage in data analysis, lead key projects, and develop procurement actions across various disciplines. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in promoting a zero-waste community while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about sustainability and operational excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Defined-benefit retirement plan

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 4 years of experience required.
• Strong analytical and supervisory skills needed for effective operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical and logistical support for Solid Waste Management Program.
• Conduct data analyses and make recommendations for operational improvements.
• Supervise and lead professional and paraprofessional employees.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Logistical Support

Technical Support

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Supervisory Skills

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft PowerBI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Do you want to make a difference? Are you excited to join a team that serves in assisting to help make Fairfax County a zero-waste community? If your answers are “Yes”, we need you! The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks a Business Operations Manager to provide analytical, logistical and technical support to the Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP).

This position serves as the lead for an array of analytical, logistical, and technical support services for SWMP. Collects, measures, monitors and analyzes business operations and productivity to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and value of services and makes recommendations for improvement. Plans, conducts and/or oversees studies or research activities to ensure field operation/technical services program quality. Determines unmet needs and makes recommendations to ensure effectiveness of existing programs. Conducts routine and ongoing data analyses, metrics management, and data presentations. Develops and administers procurement actions across a range of disciplines, including but not limited to, transportation, disposal, recycling, and technical support services. Serves as lead for key projects and operational programs. Engages in safe working practices and complies with Solid Waste safety programs and guidelines. Complies with DPWES Safety Competencies.

Benefits:

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness.

Illustrative Duties:

• Analyzes and evaluates public works/environmental services field operations and technical services;
• Develops, recommends and implements long-term and short-term improvements in operations;
• Reviews, analyzes and evaluates the effective use of the field operations or technical services branch's resources and makes recommendations to Branch Manager to improve organizational productivity and/or levels of service;
• Identifies and uses proper business metrics to form the basis of recommended organizational changes or adjustments that need to made to improve services/operations;
• Collects, measures, monitors, and analyzes business operations/levels of service to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and value of services and makes recommendations for improvement;
• Plans, conducts and/or oversees studies or research activities to ensure field operation/technical services program quality; determines unmet needs and makes recommendations to ensure effectiveness of existing programs;
• Supervises/leads professional and paraprofessional employees;
• Reinforces a safety culture and continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study or other methods of continuous learning;
• Clearly communicates safety expectations;
• Resolves safety-related issues in a timely matter;
• Complies with safety competencies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge and through understanding of relevant public works/environmental services field operation/technical services business operation/organization;
• Considerable knowledge of mission, goals, and objectives of public works and environmental services department;
• Knowledge of Federal and State Environmental Regulations;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of financial management, budgeting and accounting;
• Ability to understand business and business metrics;
• Ability to identify possible solutions for solving business problems;
• Ability to evaluate proposals and solutions in terms of benefits, costs, and overall impact on the project, program or organization;
• Ability to understand interrelationships across all functional areas of business;
• Ability to analyze business operations and make recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency of services and organization;
• Ability to establish or implement a system of accountability;
• Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions in understanding and dealing with a business situation;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public;
• Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public;
• Ability to write and prepare accurate reports;
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheets and enterprise systems to store, manipulate, analyze and present data;
• Ability to effectively supervise/lead professional and paraprofessional employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, construction management, or a related field; plus four years of experience in an environmental, engineering or construction management program.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a medical examination to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two years of experience in Zero Waste or Environmental Sustainability Program Management.
• At least three years of experience in collecting, analyzing data and reporting on statistics.
• Working proficiency with data visualization software like Microsoft PowerBI.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Three years of business management experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance and 25 to 50 lbs. with or without assistance. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, and crawl to perform duties. Ability to work around and be exposed to dangerous machinery, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, odors and infectious diseases. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Manual strength and dexterity needed to handle and lift equipment and materials. Visual acuity is required to read and operate electronic and field monitoring equipment. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home and we encourage candidates that are bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [e-mail] EEO/AA/TTY.