Overview
The Waste Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and managing the day‑to‑day operations of waste management in the Port Richey, Florida area. This includes strategic planning, ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing the collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste, as well as implementing sustainable practices to optimize waste management processes. The Waste Operations Director will ensure operational efficiency while maintaining a focus on environmental safety and sustainability.
Essential Functions
- Oversee daily waste management operations, including waste collection, recycling, waste‑to‑energy, landfill operations, and hazardous waste handling.
- Develop and implement operational strategies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Ensure proper handling of waste streams including municipal solid waste, industrial waste, and specialized hazardous waste.
- Monitor and manage logistics, including route optimization, equipment utilization, and labor deployment.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local waste management regulations (EPA, OSHA, DOT).
- Establish and maintain safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
- Oversee environmental compliance of operations, ensuring implementation of sustainable practices that align with company and regulatory goals.
- Develop and manage the department's budget and monitor expenditures, ensuring cost‑effective operations.
- Collaborate with finance to monitor related revenues and expenses and identify cost‑saving initiatives.
- Serve as liaison with local governments, regulatory bodies, and the community to address waste management issues.
- Integrate technology and processes that reduce the environmental impact, such as waste‑to‑energy programs, landfill gas management, and composting.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to pursue opportunities for energy recovery and beneficial reuse of waste materials.
Required Eligibility & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Waste Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years relevant experience managing waste operations, environmental services, or a related industry, with 5+ years in a leadership role; strong experience in operations management, logistics, and staff supervision.
- Certifications: Preferred – Certified Solid Waste Manager (CSWM) or Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).
Work Environment And Physical Demands
- May require working in both office and field environments, with regular visits to landfills, recycling centers, and waste processing facilities.
- Occasional travel to meet external partners or attend industry conferences.
- Must occasionally reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch; lift up to 50 lbs.
- Noise level may be elevated at times.
- Work may exceed 40 hours per week, including holidays, evenings, and weekends as required.
Hours of Work
Typical week: Monday – Friday, 8–10 hours per day.
Travel
Some travel may be required to visit client sites, company locations, conferences, and meetings.
Supervisory Responsibility
- Lead and mentor a team of operations managers, supervisors, drivers, and other field staff.
- Ensure training and development programs for employees to stay compliant with safety standards and operational best practices.
- Conduct performance reviews, foster a culture of safety and teamwork, and address performance or compliance issues promptly.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, EAP, Teledoc, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident/Critical Illness (effective 1 month after employment), 401(k) after 1 year of employment.
AAP/EEO Statement
EnviroSmart Inc. shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on veteran or disability status, and against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require covered prime contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. ES‑Integrated will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.