Employment Opportunities

Now Hiring – Manager, Hazardous Waste

Location: Youngstown, NY
Job# 2303493

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:
Manages and directs the day to day activities of a hazardous waste
treatment storage and disposal facility with an emphasis on wastewater
treatment. Ensures that EPA, State agencies, RCRA, TSCA and DOT
Regulations are followed.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
– Education: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, High School
Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.
– Experience: Four years of prior work experience (in addition to education
requirement).
– Preferred: Wastewater treatment plant experience.

WHY JOIN WM?
Our crews are the best. Highly trained, safety focused, with career
opportunities and stability. We invest in you by providing industry-leading
benefits- 100% free education for employees and dependents, health
coverage, lucrative 401k, stock purchase plan, and more.
Join us, and together, we’ll work proud for our communities

DIRECTOR OF MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Salary range: $102,745 – $123,294. Additional compensation may be considered for well qualified candidates.

Apply for this job at www.danc.org and submit your cover letter, resume and online application.

Job Summary: The Director of Materials Management is responsible for the overall management of the
Materials Management Division in Rodman, New York; including but not limited to: landfill facilities,
operations and maintenance, customer services, environmental stewardship, natural resource
preservation, waste diversion (3R’s), regional coordination and public education. This includes
management of capital resources, fiscal and human resource management, and strategic planning. The
Director of Materials Management has administrative oversight of Division functions and will assist the
Chief Operating Officer with implementation of Division strategic goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Manages all operational, financial and human resources required to operate the Materials
    Management Facility.
  • Complete annual performance reviews on all subordinates, including detailed and specific
    comments on all aspects of their job requirements.
  • Responsible for the Safety Practices and adherence with Authority Safety Policy.
  • Coordinates with Engineering Division on environmental and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepares, manages, and administers budget for the Materials Management Division.
  • Approves operating and capital expenditures in compliance with annual budget.
  • Directs consultants and engineers on Materials Management capital projects.
  • Plans and monitors construction activities.
  • Advises Chief Operating Officer on facility issues, and works cooperatively with COO to execute
    operational plans consistent with Authority policies.
  • Ensures compliance with Authority policies for Materials Management personnel.
  • Plans, directs, and administers training for all Material Management personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
  • Coordinates Materials Management and Citizen’s Advisory Committees.
  • Works with Executive Management on new initiative concept, planning, and development.
  • Represents the Authority in public forums, to educate and create awareness of landfill and MMF
    activities.
  • Works with customers and partners to implement operating policies.
  • Implements a Natural Resources Conservation Plan.
  • Fosters waste diversion, reduction, and reuse as recycling alternatives.
  • Comply with Authority Health and Safety procedures.
  • Related duties as required.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

  • Knowledgeable of, and able to operate computer systems, and general office equipment and be
    able to learn the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and other software as needed.
  • Knowledgeable of solid waste, recycling and facility issues and operation.
  • Skills in leadership, supervisory of staff and management.​
  • Skills in verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and professionalism.
  • Skills to qualify for Confined Space Entry in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health
    Administration, 29 CFR 1910.146.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management or other
    fields related to the solid waste industry.
  • Master’s Degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental
    Studies or closely related fields preferred.

Professional Certification/Licenses:

  • OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certification required to be obtained within 1 month of hire.
  • SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations certification required to attain within one year of hire.
  • At least one certification from an accredited course in landfill operations (i.e. NYSASWM
    “Landfill Operator Training”).

Experience:

  • At least ten years’ experience in solid waste industry or facility management.
  • An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable.

BENEFITS: The Authority offers a competitive compensation package to include participation in the NYS
Employee Retirement System (PENSION), NYS Deferred Compensation Plan, paid holidays, and vacation, sick and personal days; medical, dental and vision insurances; plus, we offer tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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NYSAR3 OPENING

The New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3) has an immediate opening for a Coordinator who will work closely with the NYSAR3 Board of Directors to further its mission through program coordination, communications, committee support, fund development, event planning, and implementation. The Coordinator is also responsible for supervising a part-time Administrative Assistant and college level interns who will assist with program and administrative tasks.

Work Location: Remote, based within New York State.

Employment Type: Part-time independent contractor position, 15hrs/week. Travel expected for in-person conferences, events, and the annual Board Retreat.

POSITION DETAILS:

(I) Program Coordination (20%)

  • Coordinate K-12 related programs including Green School Grants and the NY Recycles! Poster Contest
  • Textiles Campaign: Respond to email and phone call inquiries about #ReClotheNY
  • Assist College Council chairperson with recruiting and support of College Council members including college visits and development of recruiting materials and webinars

(II) Communications Coordination (20%)
Coordinate the design, production, and administrative support to Committee and Program Chairs as well as Chapter representatives to promote their missions including:

  • Ongoing Website maintenance
  • Quarterly Electronic Newsletter
  • Webinars
  • Social Media
  • Conference promotion
  • Outreach materials

Virtual attendance at monthly Board of Directors and Committee meetings

(III) Committee Support (30%)

Does your company or organization have a position opening in the solid waste management industry?

Would you like to post the position here on our NYSASWM website?  To learn more please contact:

Cindy Livingston, Deputy Director
FC Solid Waste Dept.
PO Box 28
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736-5501, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.