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Working together to provide excellent service to the community
while optimally balancing the challenges of regulatory compliance,
environmental protection and cost effectiveness.

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The County of Yolo is recruiting for one regular, full-time position in the class of Landfill Operations and Waste Reduction Manager at the Department of Community Services' Integrated Waste Management Division. This position is located at the Yolo County Central Landfill.  Under general direction, manages and coordinates the daily operation of the scale house and work of staff involved in the planning, development, implementation, operation and marketing of all programs required by AB 939 regulations, including city-county agreements, contract oversight, recycling, marketing, material recovery, household hazardous waste, source reduction, public education, landfill and transfer stations, and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

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Education:  Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in physical science, business administration, environmental management, chemistry, biology, industrial hygiene or a closely related field; AND

Experience:  Six years (6) of full-time, progressively responsible experience in recycling, marketing, and/or solid waste management including at least four (4) years in an administrative or supervisory level in liquid and/or solid non-hazardous or hazardous waste, non-hazardous or hazardous materials programs and/or waste facilities management performing a broad range of technical and administrative duties which may include environmental research and analysis, program analysis, program budgeting, contract administration, recycling programs, or another technical environmental management function; and/or technical and administrative duties such as program analysis and budgeting, contract administration, or another technical environmental management function.

Certification:  Successful completion of 40-hours of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training within the first six months of hire.  All certifications must be maintained as required.

License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

About County of Yolo

Mission Statement: Working together to provide excellent service to the community while optimally balancing the challenges of regulatory compliance, environmental protection and cost effectiveness.. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about public service and encompass our core values. #TheYoloWay

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