Statewide Pesticide Disposal & Recycling Lead

State of Colorado; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement plan

Medical and dental health plans

Health Savings Account

Paid life insurance

Short/Long Disability insurance

11 paid holidays and vacation/sick-leu

Flexible schedules and remote work

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Manager to oversee the statewide Pesticide Disposal and Recycling Program in Colorado. The role involves designing the program rules, coordinating events, and engaging with farmers, dealers, and agencies to ensure compliance and environmental protection.

The position requires extensive experience in pesticide programs, contract oversight, and budget management, with hybrid work in the Broomfield office two days a week.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to pesticide disposal, storage, or related environmental programs.
• Experience in training internal and external stakeholders on policy and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in contract administration and vendor oversight.
• Preferred: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and govern the statewide pesticide disposal and container recycling program rules and framework.
• Develop program budgets, monitor expenditures, and report performance to the Enterprise Board and legislature.
• Coordinate statewide collection events and outreach with stakeholders and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with EPA/RCRA/DOT regulations and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Public speaking

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Team leadership

Job description

State of Colorado is seeking a Manager to oversee the statewide Pesticide Disposal and Recycling Program in Colorado. The role involves designing the program rules, coordinating events, and engaging with farmers, dealers, and agencies to ensure compliance and environmental protection.

The position requires extensive experience in pesticide programs, contract oversight, and budget management, with hybrid work in the Broomfield office two days a week.