Description

The Position

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Director of Waste Management & Recycling Recruitment Brochure

The County of Sacramento is seeking a highly qualified and dynamic leader with a background in and high-level experience managing waste management and recycling operations and services for a large government agency.

Reporting to the Deputy County Executive – Community Services, the Director of Waste Management & Recycling is responsible for the overall planning, developing and operation and maintenance of integrated solid waste management services in unincorporated Sacramento County.

Requirements

Ideal candidates will demonstrate high-level experience with as well as an ability to:

• Motivate, engage and direct department leadership in formulating and implementing comprehensive operational programs, budgets, and administrative operations.
• Interpret laws and regulations pertaining to the Department’s services; develop, modify, and implement policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance.
• Lead strategic planning, staff development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Establish and govern a service focused work culture, while cultivating an environment of mutual respect.
• Effectively unify and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Additionally, highly qualified candidates will:

• Possess high-level management experience with responsibility for formulating and implementing
  comprehensive operational programs, budgets, and administrative operations.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of the services provided by the Department.
• Have five or more years of experience managing and directing services in waste management and sanitation for
  a large governmental agency.
• Be a hands-on, self-driven, politically astute and results-oriented strategic leader.
• Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work well with elected officials, governing boards, officials from all levels of government, public and private agency
  leaders, business owners, advocacy groups, the general public, and the media.
• Possess excellent analytical, organizational, and written skills.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or another related field.