Job Opportunity

Director of Orange County Waste and Recycling
Orange County

Date Posted:

March 7, 2017

Salary:

DOQ

Description:

Under direction of the County Executive Officer (CEO) and policy direction of the Board of Supervisors, the Director guides the vision and mission of OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) to provide quality waste management services, environmental stewardship, and promote recycling in order to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations.

The Director of OCWR is responsible for three active landfills, 20 closed sites and four hazardous waste centers that serve over 3 million residents within the County’s 34 cities. The position provides leadership to a dynamic workforce of 267 and is responsible for operating revenues in excess of $147 million.

Specifically, the Director of OC Waste and Recycling will, among other duties:

Direct the development and implementation of a County-wide integrated waste management plan which includes disposal facilities at sanitary landfills, gas collection and energy recovery systems, disposal of household hazardous materials, and material recovery and recycling facilities.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess extensive management experience demonstrating their ability to plan, organize, and direct the overall operations, services and activities of a waste management system, including a comprehensive knowledge of waste management and recycling operations and experience:

Working with regulatory agencies
Forecasting future trends and legislation in the industry
Negotiating contracts for revenue agreements
Developing partnerships with the waste hauling community
Applying and interpreting California regulatory framework and legislation
Making recommendations and presenting policy items to boards, commissions
Developing innovative solutions to address environmental impacts

Candidates should have at least ten years of progressively responsible experience as described above. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field is preferred for this position.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may apply by sending their resume, cover letter, and salary history to Kathryn Singh at Kathryn.Singh@ocgov.com

Filing Deadline:

Monday, March 27, 2017

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