Zero Waste Program Manager

Boulder County Sheriff's Office; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Pension contributions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Boulder County Public Works Department seeks a Zero Waste Program Manager to lead the county's zero waste initiatives, including recycling drop-off centers, mountain waste facilities, and licensing programs. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with some remote work and a 8:00am-4:30pm schedule, based in Boulder, CO.

The position is exempt and located in the Resource Conservation Division. Qualifications include substantial education and experience in environmental studies or related fields,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years combined education and experience in environmental studies, public administration, business administration or related field.
• Experience with zero waste, sustainable materials management, resource conservation, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Zero Waste Program and staff across facilities and programs.
• Manages and coordinates mountain transfer stations and hauler licensing.
• Leads implementation of local, regional, and state-wide zero waste policies.
• Prepares program budgets and financial reports; monitors expenditures.

Education

8 years combined education and experience

Job description

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Zero Waste Program Manager.

Salary $94,320.00 - $135,804.00 Annually

Location Boulder County, CO

Job Type Full-time

Job Number 6854(SS4)

Department Public Works

Division PWD RCO Resource Conservation

Opening Date 09/10/2026

Closing Date 9/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA Exempt

This position works in the Resource Conservation Division of Boulder County Public Works Department. This position manages Boulder County's zero waste programs. These programs include the free recycling drop-off centers throughout the county, the mountain waste transfer stations, the hauler licensing program, mountain spring clean-up program, the circular economy funding grants and internal zero waste services for county buildings and staff. This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm, flexible on exact hours. This position can work a hybrid schedule from home and at 1901 63rd Street, Boulder, CO 80301. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines this position is exempt. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range $94,320.00 - $115,062.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of September 28th
• First Round Interviews: Week of September 28th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of October 5th
• Reference Check: Week of October 5th

New employees receive an80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Supervises, coordinates, and directs the activities of the Zero Waste Program, including managing the mountain transfer stations, policy implementation, and internal zero waste program
• Supports the Boulder County internal zero waste program
• Manages and supervises the mountain transfer stations and staff in Nederland and Allenspark
• Leads, directs, and assists in the implementation and creation of local, regional, and state-wide zero waste and sustainability policy
• Produces, administers, monitors, and coordinates complex program budgets
• Prepares program and financial reports
• Develops, implements, and oversees various recycling, composting, and other diversion programs
• Monitors and improves systems of program data collection and accountability
• Administers and enforces the County trash hauler's licensing program including waste diversion tracking
• Works with community partners to assure comprehensive planning and efficient service delivery
• Performs complex work involving budgets, procurements, contracts, and regulatory compliance issues
• Represents the Resource Conservation Division and functions as a technical resource
• Assists the public by answering inquiries and providing information concerning resource conservation and zero waste.
• Assists in assuring that all related equipment, buildings, and sites are properly maintained
• Serves as resource for other staff members concerning technical or professional problems
• Acts as a liaison to relevant local, state, and national organizations
• Performs related duties, as required
• May be reassigned in case of emergency situation

Education & Experience

In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 8 years of combined education and experience which can include degrees in environmental studies, public administration, business administration or related field, and/or experience with zero waste, sustainable materials management, resource conservation, sustainability, or a related field.

Driver's License & Reliable Vehicle

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and current automobile insurance
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing; adequate automobile insurance; and access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
• Can this job be done using public transportation/ride share, etc.

Background Check

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

Pre-employment Physical

• Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of supervisory experience
• Has strong interpersonal and customer service skills; enjoys being a strong and productive problem solver;
• Can easily utilize computers to generate spreadsheets, perform statistical analysis, create graphs/charts, write memos, and produce high-quality presentations;
• Communicates well with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.
• Additional Benefits include (Download PDF reader)
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
• Generous paid time off
• Holidays
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King's Birthday January
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Indigenous People's Day
• General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day November
• Friday after Thanksgiving*
• Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Christmas Day
• New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
• 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
• Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
• Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
• PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.

01 How do you meet the minimum qualifications of 8 years of combined education and experience which can include degrees in environmental studies, public administration, business administration or related field.

02 Please explain your supervisory experience.

03 Please explain your experience in MS Office Suite and your ability to compile data, develop reports and spreadsheets.

04 Do you have a driver's license and a clean driving record (required)?

• Yes
• No

05 One of our guiding values is around Inclusion We value, respect, and support all individuals by being an inclusive, culturally responsive county government. What do you perceive as a challenge when working with a diverse workforce?

06 Explain what you believe to be an effective strategy to introduce the concepts of diversity and inclusion to individuals who have only experienced a limited number of cultures, perspectives, and limited training on this subject.

Required Question

Employer Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone [phone]

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org