Position Information
Leads, administers and manages the activities of the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department to ensure proper planning, construction, repair, operation and maintenance of the solid waste systems and programs that serve Kitsap County, as well as its cities, tribal nations, and military bases.
Manages the preparation and execution of the $28 million annual operating budget covering the areas of program administration; asset management; infrastructure operations & maintenance (O&M); public education & outreach (E&O); infrastructure design and construction.
In addition, the position manages the Solid Waste Division Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and all capital projects funded by solid waste fees, bonds and grants. These activities include the annual evaluation of solid waste facility tipping fees, to verify ample operating revenue, capital facilities funds, and reserve funding is available to support division operations and the upcoming 6-year CFP.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in environmental engineering, public administration or closely related field;
- Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in solid waste management and operations, capital projects, budget management and grants management;
- Two years of managerial experience.
- Any equivalent combination and experience of education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the work.
Preferred Qualifications include:- Master's Degree in related field;
- Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Certification
The annual salary for this position ranges from $102,021.06 - $144,153.09. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.