Solid Waste & Recycling Manager

Strong planning, communication and managerial skills through a trauma-informed lens while contributing to an established robust team culture. We are looking for a leadership style grounded in:

emotional intelligence, self-awareness and approaching differences with humility and care

active listening, collaborative problem-solving, and effective change management

a steady presence with follow-through and reliability

transparency and clear communication

the ability to make people feel valued and supported

respect for various experiences and perspectives

Skills to foster an environment where staff feel comfortable sharing differing viewpoints, raising concerns, and engaging in constructive debate.

Ability to navigate difficult conversations, balance compassion with accountability, and help teams move through conflicts in healthy ways by being committed to consistent follow-up to reach solutions.

Skills to navigate complex and highly visible political settings with diplomacy, tact, and responsiveness while fostering strong relationships with advisory committees, partner agencies, community organizations, and the Washington County Board of Commissioners.

In depth knowledge of working in a regulatory environment such as a public utility, a franchised solid waste system, or a similar environment. Familiar with materials management concepts and industry best practices.

Ability to approach new concepts with curiosity and initiative, asking questions, engaging fully, and working to understand quickly, while collaborating with stakeholders and remaining receptive to ideas and feedback

Ability to learn quickly, collaborate with all interest holders, and stay open to new ideas and feedback.

Ability to unify staff around a shared vision, while respecting various points of view and experiences.

Ability to build collaborative relationships with people across all levels - direct service staff, supervisors, leadership, executive-level (County Administrative Office), elected officials (Board of Commissioners), and community partners.

Ability to think big picture while also having strong attention to detail.

Skills to identify problems and find creative solutions with people who may have differing perspectives.

Skills to empower staff and ability to trust the subject matter experts.

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Solid Waste & Recycling Manager Classification Specification

The Solid Waste & Recycling division is responsible for:

Regulating and enforcing private-sector service providers that collect, store, transfer, and dispose of solid waste in a franchised/certificated system.

Enforcing County code related to solid waste, noise and nuisance.

Developing and implementing services, waste reduction programs, public education and compliance frameworks to serve County-developed initiatives or to comply with regional or state government requirements.

Planning and coordinating with city partners to ensure compliance with regional and state requirements.

Selection Process:

You can review our standard selection process here.

Our commitment to you: Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference: If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application: You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Notice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.

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