Director of Solid Waste

Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : Soldotna, AKJob Type: Full-timeDepartment: SOLID WASTEDivision: SOLID WASTE ADMINOpening Date: 06/18/2025Closing Date: ContinuousSpecial instructions for job posting: APPLICANTS WILL BE REVIEWED AS RECEIVED. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE SOONER THAN THE POSTED END DATE.Please be sure to attach requested documents to application.DefinitionWe are looking for a leader that thrives on the challenges of developing innovative solutions and who also wants to make a tangible impact on the community's environmental well-being. The Director of Solid Waste is responsible for the operation, management and administration of the solid waste department.APPLICANTS WILL BE REVIEWED AS RECEIVED.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in business management, civil engineering, environmental science or related field and two years of equivalent hands-on experience in solid waste management, business, management, civil engineering, environmental science, or related operations; or Six years of equivalent hands-on experience in solid waste management, business, management, civil engineering, environmental science, or related operations.Have strong leadership and management experience, demonstrated by supervising teams, overseeing budgets, and making strategic operational decisions.Must have experience guiding complex projects, fostering collaboration, and building positive relationships with staff, stakeholders, and the public.Must have knowledge of landfill and transfer facility operations, as well as federal, state, and local regulations related to waste disposal.Must be proficient with computer applications.Must have a valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license.Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Knowledge of landfill planning, design and operations; transfer facility planning, design and operations; federal, state and local regulations related to waste disposal; budgetary experience.Essential Functions1. Responsible for budgeting, planning, development/construction, and operations of borough solid waste programs to ensure that waste is managed in an efficient, effective and environmentally sound manner.2. Plans, implements and administers solid waste programs including, but not limited to, the hazardous waste collection, recycling, environmental, and litter collection programs; waste/recyclable hauling and transfer; waste site/facility design and construction waste site/facility operations; environmental monitoring and compliance; new program planning and development; solid waste road improvements; and solid waste user fee program.3. Ensures borough compliance with local, state, and federal solid waste requirements including compilation, submittal and acquisition of solid waste permits and approvals. Oversees borough solid waste safety and environmental programs.4. Organizes, coordinates, supervises and directs work assignments of borough solid waste personnel, and contract personnel as necessary.5. Prepares construction, operation, and professional service documents including drawings, estimates, bid documents, contracts, and change orders. Administers contracts to ensure contractor/consultant compliance with the contract documents.6. Prepares studies and reports. Coordinates, reviews, and approves consultant submitted reports and studies. Maintains extensive records relating to solid waste programs.7. Represents the borough in dealing with contractors, the general public, local, state, and federal entities. Prepares presentations for, and conducts, public meetings and hearings on solid waste issues. Issues public education materials for waste related programs.8. Works extensively with other borough departments to coordinate and plan solid waste activities.9. Prepares solid waste department budgets. Reviews and approves purchase orders, invoicing and change orders. Provides cost estimates for immediate and long term solid waste operations and construction activities as required by state and federal regulations. Updates solid waste estimates on an annual basis.10. Provides field investigation/inspection for solid waste improvements, operations and construction. Investigates complaints or problems encountered by the public or contractor.11. Establishes solid waste disposal policies and procedures.Other Functions:1. Other related duties as assigned.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate orally; regularly required to sit; and occasionally required to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment, to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applyingKenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans Coverage begins on date of hire into a regular position.Biweekly payroll (24 pay periods); employee's contribution (pre-tax) deduction Borough-provided contribution for HSA or HRAHigh Deductible Health PlanCalendar Year Deductible: Individual - $2,000*Family - $4,000*Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum:Individual - $5,500 In-Network / $15,000Out-of-Network Family - $9,000 In-Network / $30,000 Out-of-NetworkPrescription Drug Plan Calendar Year Deductible:Individual - $2,000* Family - $4,000** Medical and prescription deductibles are combined and cross-accumulate * Medical and prescription out-of-pocket maximums are combined and cross-accumulateNote: A spousal coverage surcharge of $150 per month ($75 per pay period) will be assessed if an employee's spouse declines health coverage available through his or her employer and is enrolled in the KPB Plans, or if the spouse elects to enroll in a reduced benefit plan which shifts primary coverage to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Plan.Employee Health Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):Employee $47.50 ($95/month)Spouse $47.50 ($95/month)Children (1 - 5)$12.50 (per each child / $25 per child/per month)Children (6+) $75 ($150 total/month)Dental Plan Calendar Year DeductibleIndividual - $75 / Family - $250Annual Maximum Benefit per Person - $2,500Vision PlanThere is no deductible applicable to the Vision Plan Eligible expenses include eye exams, lenses and frames and contact lenses.Dental/Vision Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):Coverage for employee and all eligible, enrolled dependents$15 ($30/month)Borough Contribution to HSA or HRAHealth Savings AccountCalendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 FamilyHealth Reimbursement ArrangementCalendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 FamilyEmployees who elect to participate in, and meet eligibility requirements for, the HRA or HSA, shall have the Employer's contribution, *pro-rated, deposited into their account in equal monthly installments during the first pay period paid on the first payday of each month.*pro-rated is defined as $125.00 per month for an individual or $250.00 per month for a family, based on month of hire for new hires. This is based on the Boroughs contribution for a Full-Time employee of $1500.00 per year for an individual or $3000.00 per year for a family.Guardian Flight AirMed & LifeMed AK transportationDiscount family membership available at employee's expense.Employee Assistance ProgramAvailable at no cost to employee and family members 24/7, through Magellan Health.Flexible Spending AccountPre-tax payroll deduction for qualified medical/dental expenses available at employee's expense.Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountPre-tax payroll deduction for dependent care expenses available at employee's expense.Group Life and AD&DA life insurance policy for all regular status employees in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary. A $2,000 policy is also provided for spouse and dependent children.Additional Group Life and AD&DAdditional life insurance available at employee's expense.Supplemental PoliciesAvailable through Colonial Life at employee's expense.Personal Leave-Paid Time Off-PTOEmployees accrue 6.47 hours of PTO from date of hire and it is available to use immediately. Accrual increases according to a 2, 5, and 10-year schedule.HolidaysTen scheduled holidays plus two floating holidays.Administrative LeaveAdministrative employees receive up to 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year.RetirementEnrollment in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory. Employee/ Employer contributions dependent on PERS Tier Level employee is hired under.Deferred Compensation PlanAn optional employee-funded 457 deferred compensation program available through MissionSquare Retirement.IRA & Roth IRAAvailable at employee's expense through MissionSquare Retirement.This is only a Summary Sheet. Please see full Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision Plans for schedule of benefits and coverage. Consult your current Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as applicable KPB policies/procedures regarding other benefits outlined above.01Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference? Yes No 02COVER LETTER: This job posting requires a cover letter attached to the application. Have you attached your cover letter, as required, which highlights my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered. Yes No 03RESUME: This job posting requires a resume attached to the application. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered. Yes No 04Do you currently possess a valid unrestricted Alaska driver's license? Yes No 05Do you have a Bachelor's degree in business management, civil engineering, environmental science or related field and two years of equivalent hands-on experience in solid waste management, business, management, civil engineering, environmental science or related operations; or Do you have six years of equivalent hands-on experience in solid waste management, business, management, civil engineering, environmental science, or related operations?Briefly describe below:06Do you have knowledge of federal, state and local regulations related to waste disposal? Yes No 07Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3) professional references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.08Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3) personal references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.Required Question