Solid Waste and Compliance Sustainability Manager

City of Stamford; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Stamford seeks a senior professional to plan, coordinate, and administer regulatory compliance and sustainability for the City's solid waste programs. You will ensure compliance across operations, facilities, and contractors with applicable laws, permits, and standards.

The role includes developing initiatives to reduce waste, boost recycling, and enhance environmental performance, with strong interaction with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to support Stamford's sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Public Administration, Resource Management, Urban Planning or closely related field and six years in solid waste/environmental policy, including two in supervision.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, permits, and environmental standards.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and conduct objective inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and administer regulatory compliance, sustainability, and performance-monitoring for solid waste programs and facilities.
• Ensure operations, facilities, and contractors comply with laws, permits, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and implement initiatives to reduce waste, increase recycling, and promote sustainable waste management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental monitoring

Data analysis

Sustainability reporting

Public administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Public Administration

Tools

GIS

Inspection software

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Under general direction of the Director of Operations or designee, plans, coordinates, and administers regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability, resource recovery, and performance-monitoring activities for the City's solid waste programs and facilities.

Ensures that solid waste operations, facilities, contractors, and programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, permits, environmental requirements, operating standards, and contractual obligations. Conducts inspections, audits, investigations, and operational reviews; monitors performance; identifies deficiencies and corrective actions; and recommends improvements to compliance, waste diversion, resource recovery, environmental performance, and operational efficiency.

Serves as a technical liaison to regulatory agencies, contractors, facility operators, consultants, City departments, and community stakeholders and supports long-term strategies to reduce waste, increase recycling and material recovery, and advance the City's sustainability objectives. Performs other related duties as required.

• Monitors solid waste operations, facilities, contractors, and programs for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, licenses, environmental requirements, and operating standards.
• Conducts and coordinates inspections, investigations, compliance audits, environmental assessments, and operational reviews; identifies deficiencies and monitors corrective actions through completion.
• Maintains regulatory tracking systems, compliance schedules, inspection records, permits, reports, and other required documentation.
• Serves as a departmental liaison with regulatory agencies and provides technical guidance regarding solid waste, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates initiatives to reduce waste generation, increase recycling and material recovery, improve diversion, and promote sustainable waste management practices.
• Monitors recycling, contamination, organics, composting, reuse, recovery, disposal, and other waste-diversion programs and recommends improvements.
• Evaluates the environmental, operational, and sustainability impacts of proposed programs, facilities, equipment, contracts, and service delivery models.
• Monitors contractors and service providers for compliance with environmental requirements, contracts, permits, specifications, and sustainability performance standards.
• Reviews contractor and facility performance data, diversion reports, recycling records, disposal documentation, and environmental reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Develops and maintains systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting compliance, environmental, operational, and sustainability data.
• Tracks waste generation, recycling, diversion, contamination, recovery, disposal, and other performance indicators and prepares reports, dashboards, management summaries, and regulatory submissions.
• Evaluates trends and operational data to identify environmental risks, inefficiencies, service gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develops and recommends improvements to solid waste policies, programs, procedures, operating practices, inspection protocols, and performance-monitoring systems.
• Researches emerging technologies, industry practices, and best practices and participates in pilot programs and initiatives that improve waste reduction, resource recovery, environmental protection, and operational efficiency.
• Assists with grants, partnerships, procurement, contracting, public education, outreach, and stakeholder initiatives supporting solid waste sustainability.
• Establishes or supports measurable sustainability goals and performance targets and monitors progress.
• Provides management with technical analysis, recommendations, and information concerning regulatory, environmental, sustainability, and operational issues.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, permits, and standards applicable to solid waste management, recycling, transfer stations, collection, disposal, processing, and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of Municipal solid waste operations, recycling, waste diversion, resource recovery, composting, organics management, reuse, and sustainability practices.
• Knowledge of Environmental protection, pollution prevention, stormwater, spill prevention, and proper waste handling.
• Knowledge of Inspection, investigation, auditing, and compliance-monitoring practices.
• Knowledge of Contractor administration, municipal procurement, and public-sector accountability.
• Knowledge of Data analysis, performance measurement, sustainability reporting, and environmental indicators.
• Knowledge of Emerging technologies and industry practices related to solid waste management and resource recovery.

• Ability to Interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements to solid waste operations.
• Conduct objective inspections, audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.
• Identify regulatory, environmental, and operational risks and develop corrective actions.
• Evaluate programs, facilities, contracts, and operating practices for environmental and sustainability impacts.
• Develop and monitor sustainability, waste diversion, and resource recovery initiatives.

• Analyze operational and environmental data and prepare accurate reports and recommendations.
• Develops and monitors operating and capital budgets; ensuring timely processing of invoices, created requisitions, manages purchase order, purchase card payments and contracts; analyzes expenditures, personnel costs, disposal and tipping fees, contracts, revenues, and other operational costs.
• Oversees contractors and vendors; monitors service and financial performance and assists with specifications, procurement, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Evaluate the costs, benefits, feasibility, and environmental impacts of proposed initiatives.
• Manages multiple projects, inspections, investigations, and program deadlines.
• Communicates technical and regulatory information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Establishes effective working relationships with regulatory agencies, contractors, City departments, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Uses databases, spreadsheets, GIS, inspection software, and other technology for compliance, reporting, and performance management.
• Exercises sound judgment and work independently on complex regulatory, environmental, and operational matters.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Public Administration, Resource Management, Urban Planning, or a closely related field, and six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in solid waste management, environmental compliance, waste reduction/recycling, or municipal environmental policy, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered where it demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required to perform the work.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license.
• Connecticut DEEP Solid Waste Facility Operator Certification, or ability to obtain certification within six months of appointment when required by the City's permitted facilities or assigned operational responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B or higher, with applicable endorsements.
• Training or certification in solid waste management, recycling, waste diversion, environmental compliance, occupational safety, sustainability, or a related field.

SCOPE EXAMINATION:

The examination will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s education, training, and experience as submitted on the application and Training and Experience Questionnaire. The evaluation will be based on the relevance and depth of the applicant’s background as it relates to the duties and minimum qualifications of the position.

There will be no written examinationfor this position. Applicants are therefore advised to provide complete and detailed information regarding their education, work history, and any specialized training or certifications relevant to the requirements of the position.