Assistant Managing Director- Solid Waste Disposal District; SWDD

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Assists the SWDD Managing Director and performs administrative work in the planning, directing, and operations of the County’s Solid Waste Disposal District. May also be responsible for engineering and regulatory issues and managing large capital projects from inception to completion. This is a professional position, working under the direction of the Managing Director – SWDD.

Perform duties involved in the oversight, review, and/or preparation of the design of landfill maintenance projects, cell expansions, and other municipal waste projects in accordance with established standards. Inspect and review work/invoices relative to landfill construction projects and landfill operations and assist in the review and approval of all incoming invoices along with receipt of materials for payment.

Provide engineering support during the construction phase of projects. Work with project inspectors, consultant engineers, hired contractors, and operations and maintenance staff to resolve issues that arise during the design and construction phase of projects.

Oversee the monitoring and reporting for landfill gas as well as the review of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) reports related to billing and invoicing, stormwater management, and leachate management. Ensure that proper maintenance is performed and records are maintained.

Assist in preparing annual budget and reports for internal and external agencies as well as, annual CIE, Request for Proposals (RFPs), and SWDD Board agenda items.

Review, approve, and/or prepare project plans, specifications, and permits as needed; define project size, scope, limits, and intent; and review related work assigned to engineers.

Communicate and coordinate work with engineers, consultants, property owners, developers, internal staff, other agencies, and the public to exchange information, facilitate work processes, and resolve conflicts.

Attend bid openings, hearings, and other meetings concerning landfill projects; answer questions from contractors, bidders, developers, and the general public.

Make recommendations to the SWDD Managing Director regarding expenditure of public funds based on knowledge of infrastructure condition and budget limitations.

Visit construction sites to inspect work progress and compliance with approved plans and specifications.

Maintain various files and records related to project status and computations; prepare project descriptions and progress reports as requested.

Supervises all SWDD personnel assigned and assumes the responsibilities of the Managing Director in his absence. Involved in all hiring decisions for the department.

Interact with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.

Interact with residential and commercial customers and participate in job related community events.

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in an environmental or solid waste management curriculum, and (3) three years of related supervisory and administrative work experience, preferably at a Landfill.

• Registered as a Licensed Professional Engineer (Florida) is preferred.
• State of Florida Landfill Operator certification preferred.

• Knowledge of solid waste and landfill engineering principles, including cell development, gas collection and control systems, leachate management, recycling operations, yard waste management, and customer convenience center operations.
• Knowledge of construction contract administration, inspection practices, and compliance requirements related to landfill and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of applicable environmental, engineering, permitting, and regulatory requirements governing municipal solid waste operations.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction methods, and capital improvement planning, including budget development, rate analysis, and Capital Improvements Element (CIE) preparation.
• Knowledge of municipal waste…