Job Abstract

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits

This professional, technical, and supervisory position oversees and manages all operations and maintenances of Frederick County's solid waste (SW) disposal infrastructure and allied recycling programs and initiatives. In addition, this position assures compliance with appropriate local, State and Federal regulations.

This position serves at the pleasure of the County Executive. Supervision is given to professional and support staff. Supervision is received from the Chief Financial Officer.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.


TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

1. Vesting after 5 years of service
2. Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

• Manage sanitary landfill operations, recycling operations , transfer station operations, composting facility operations, landfill gas management and stormwater management in accordance with State and Federal operating permits
• Supervise all solid waste management and recycling staff
• Oversee all facets of staff hiring, evaluation process, supervision, and management
• Evaluate and monitor staffing requirements and personnel needs within division; oversee professional development and training for a best-practice staff and operation
• Develop, coordinate, monitor and administer capital and operating budgets; recommend budgetary changes in the funding of projects to the County Executive and County Council, as appropriate
• Direct and coordinate the purchase and documentation of equipment and acquisitions
• Review and complete employee performance evaluations
• Compile and ensure timely submission of periodic compliance reports to local, State and Federal agencies
• Prepare operational reports, analytical statements, State and Federal reports, etc.
• Respond to customers as needed (e.g. answer questions, provide departmental information, make referrals, assure appropriate follow-through and resolution, etc.)
• Perform other related duties as required

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Bachelor's degree in an Environmental Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible work experience in municipal solid waste (MSW) operations or MSW recycling facility operations
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory work experience
• Minimum 3 years of budgetary and administrative work experience
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Possession of State of Maryland Compost Facility Operators Certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• Possession of State of Maryland Sediment Erosion and Control Responsible Personnel Certification (formally Sediment and Erosion Control “Green Card”), or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and other related computer programs, with the ability to effectively use automated procurement and work order software
• Extensive knowledge of methods, materials, techniques and equipment used in the operation of MSW disposal systems and MSW recycling systems and programs
• Extensive knowledge of potential hazards associated with MSW disposal work, with ability to effectively teach, apply and enforce appropriate safety precautions
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity in devising cost-effective recycling programs that provide alternatives to conventional waste disposal
• Ability to effectively research, analyze and evaluate plans and projects, and to compile, prepare and analyze statistical information and reports
• Ability to effectively prepare and administer budgets
• Ability to effectively train, supervise and evaluate the work performance of assigned staff
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to compile and prepare clear, concise reports and, as needed, make presentations before elected officials and the general public
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

• Experience with composting and yard waste processing operations
• Current certification in one or more of the following; Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO), Manager of Transfer Station Systems and/or Recycling Collections Manager, issued through Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit, reach and perform repetitive motions; frequently walk and drive; and occasionally climb
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors, and is required to wear protective equipment; and frequently works outdoors, walks on uneven ground, works in hot temperatures above 100 degrees and cold temperatures below 32 degrees, works in a dirty and noisy environment. has has potential exposure to infectious diseases, chemicals and fumes

• Available for recurring evening meetings for neighbors outreach and Solid Waste Advisory Committee meetings, and other evening/weekend hours as needed for special meetings and projects
• Available on-call for emergency situations, which may include participation in DSWR emergency standby response schedule

1. An evaluation of training and qualifications
2. One or more interviews
3. A pre-employment Security-Sensitive background investigation conducted by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office