Waste Management Manager jobs in Provo, UT

Job Summary:

The Northern Utah Environmental Resource Agency (NUERA) is looking for a forward-thinking professional to manage operations of NUERA's Bayview Landfill, located near Elb erta, UT (southwest Utah County). The successful candidate will be responsible for the direction, control, and administration of all the functions of the Bayview Landfill under the direction of NUERA's Operation and Management (O&M) Committee. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to establish long range plans, develop and oversee budges, manage day-to-day operations and maintenance, and supervise and evaluate Landfill staff. Manager will be required to consult with and report to the O&M Committee on a regular basis.

Essential Functions:

• Manages all Landfill staff and other resources, ensuring that operating policies and procedures are followed.
• Supervises staff including hiring, orientation, training, scheduling, assignments, review of work performance, and discipline; following established policies and procedures.
• Prepares Landfill budgets with the assistance of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Committee and monitors budget expenditures, analyses staffing expenditure requests, reviews request for additional services, and prepares contract specifications.
• Responsible for project management and contractor oversight.
• Maintains facility records, maintenance logs, and operation records, in accordance with the Utah Government Records and Management Act (GRAMA).
• Oversees the safety program and coordinates with the Northern Utah Environmental Resource Agency (NUERA) Safety Trainer/Coordinator to ensure compliance with all OSHA workplace safety and health standards and provides a safe work environment.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and secure facility.
• Provides support for site planning, development, construction, operations, repair, maintenance, and inspections. Ensures all work complies with permits, regulations, plans, department policies, and contracts.
• Assists the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Committee in other assignments as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to supervise and manage personnel.
• Knowledge of purchasing and ethics, per governmental requirements.
• Knowledge of Landfill planning, design, construction, and operations including local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to solid waste management.
• Knowledge of waste disposal operations.
• Skill in developing and implementing budgets.
• Ability to read plans and prints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff, public officials, other agencies, O&M Committee, NUERA Board, and the public.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (or similar) OR Minimum of five years solid waste management experience (degree preferred).
• 3-5 years of supervision and manage experience.
• Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire).
• Possession of valid Utah Driver's License.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Solid waste management: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Utah Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person