Solid Waste Director

WCA: Wisconsin Counties Association; Georgia; On-site; USD 103,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties Association is seeking a full-time leader in Columbia County Solid Waste to drive programs and services in waste and recycling. You will oversee long-range planning, strategy development, fiscal management, and supervision, while building cooperative relationships with county boards and municipalities.

The role also involves marketing and negotiating contracts for solid waste, recycling, and transportation, working closely with Department Heads and local boards to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science with 2 years supervisory experience in waste/recycling.
• Alternative: high school diploma with extensive supervisory experience in waste management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical expertise in solid waste program development.
• Plan long-term strategy, fiscal management, and cross-government coordination.
• Market and negotiate solid waste, recycling, and transportation contracts.
• Coordinate with County Board, Department Heads, and local municipalities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Contract negotiation

Waste management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

High school diploma with extensive supervisory experience

Job description

Job Description

Full-time Salaried position with Columbia County Solid Waste provides leadership and technical expertise in developing and implementing programs and services related to Solid Waste management. Responsible for long range planning, strategy development, fiscal management, supervision and developing cooperative effective working relationships with other units of government. Marketing and negotiating solid waste and recycling sales and transportation contracts. This employee must also be able work with the County Board, various Department Heads, and area Township Board members and local user Municipalities and private sector users. Education/Requirements: Bachelor's Degree from a college or university in environmental science and two years of supervisory experience in waste and recycling programs or equivalent, OR High School diploma or its equivalent with extensive experience including responsible supervisory skills relating to Waste Management and Recycling programs. Annual salary starting at $102,620.96 - $122,545.28, negotiable depending on individual qualifications and experience. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Application Deadline

2026-10-15

Job Type

County

https://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/hr/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities

Deadline Note: Open until filled