Waste Compliance & Outreach Officer

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County Government is seeking a solid waste compliance professional in Bradenton, FL. The role involves enforcing the Solid Waste Ordinance, inspecting residents and businesses for compliance, and guiding landfill operations and traffic control at the site.

Responsibilities include outreach, reporting, coordination with waste haulers, and supporting emergency response when needed. Requires strong communication and independent decision-making in the field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate of competency.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in customer relations or related field.
• Completion of Solid Waste Screening Course within six (6) months of hire date.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assists in carrying out provisions of code and ordinance requirements and regulations related to solid waste.
• Responds to alleged code violations throughout the County, monitors scalehouse and/or landfill traffic for compliance with the Solid Waste Ordinance and applicable rules/regulations, and takes appropriate action when violations occur.
• Systematically monitors solid waste management procedures, violations and corrective actions taken; maintains pertinent records and reports.
• Monitors incoming waste originating from outside Manatee County by way of inquiry and review of documentation from non-franchised waste haulers; monitors arterial roadways leading from Sarasota and Hillsborough Counties.
• At the Landfill site, oversees traffic control and acts as crew leader to flagging staff.
• Performs duties related to education and outreach to the community.
• Serves as a liaison between the county, franchise waste haulers and county customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee's qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

Skills

Customer relations

Enforcement

Communication

Field work

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Valid Florida driver’s license

Job description

Manatee County Government is seeking a solid waste compliance professional in Bradenton, FL. The role involves enforcing the Solid Waste Ordinance, inspecting residents and businesses for compliance, and guiding landfill operations and traffic control at the site.

Responsibilities include outreach, reporting, coordination with waste haulers, and supporting emergency response when needed. Requires strong communication and independent decision-making in the field.