Nature of Work
The City of Bellingham Public Works Department is currently seeking an experienced Sanitation and Solid Waste Manager. Public Works employees strive to provide neighborhoods, businesses and visitors with efficient, quality services necessary to meet the demands of our growing, diverse community. Responsible for planning, developing and managing the operations, initiatives, programs, and projects of the Sanitation and Solid Waste Division in support of the City\'s environmental goals and objectives. Oversees contracts for service, cleanup efforts of all types of illegal dumping and litter, public education and outreach and other programs to reduce solid waste generation. Assists in managing post-construction remediation sites, including closed landfills. Supervises Sanitation and Solid Waste division staff in all aspects of work, scheduling, and employee performance. Represents the City of Bellingham in regional and local solid waste planning and management processes as assigned. The current full salary range for this position is $7,946/month - $9,676/month.

Placement within the range is based on qualifications and professional experience in accordance with City policy. Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Teamsters (Supervisory and Professional Unit) Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy.

City of Bellingham employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance and long-term disability. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, a medical insurance opt-out program, and access to our employee assistance program. All eligible City employees are enrolled in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension plan. Additionally, employees may elect to participate in the City\xe2\x80\x99s 457 deferred compensation retirement savings plan.

Employees will receive 12 paid holidays in addition to one paid floating holiday each year. At the time of hire, employees will accrue 8 hours of sick leave and 10 hours of vacation per month. Vacation accruals increase based on years of service. Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

For additional information regarding benefits and compensation Information please visit the following:

• Labor Agreements, Pay Schedules and E-Team Employee Handbook - City of Bellingham (cob.org)
• Employment Benefits - City of Bellingham (cob.org)

Closing Date/Time: Mon. 04/24/23 8:30 AM Pacific Time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB :

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  Coordinates, plans, manages, and exercises supervision over staff in a wide variety of Sanitation and Solid Waste Division operational activities and services such as cleanup plan development, remediation and construction, litter control and illegal dumping cleanup and prevention, cleanup of illegal encampments on public rights of way and City owned properties, code compliance, and public education and outreach. Researches, develops, recommends, and implements program policies, procedures and protocols. Ensures compliance with legal and environmental standards and regulations.
• Reviews daily accomplishments and modifies work priorities as necessary. Responsible for hiring, establishing performance standards, and conducting performance evaluations. Responsible for coaching and corrective action and participates in disciplinary action. Schedules the work of the Sanitation and Solid Waste Division staff.
• Participates in managing, monitoring and maintenance for the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and/or Comprehensive Environment Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites after the remedy has been constructed. Assists in cleanup plan development, permitting and construction performed by the Engineering staff. Responsible for implementation of post cleanup monitoring activities, reporting requirements and compliance. Assists in characterization, disposal, and permit compliance of contaminated materials when encountered during Capital Project implementation.
• Develops and manages long-term programs and outreach activities for waste reduction in the City, including compliance with city ordinances, recycling, beneficial reuse, litter control and illegal dumping and illegal encampment site cleanups. Ensures coordination with other local entities and non-profits on litter control, illegal camping and illegal dumping.
• Manages Solid Waste Division contracts, such as residential solid waste recycling services and use agreements. Negotiates terms and services of contracts. Solicits and develops requests for qualifications and or proposals process, in accordance with applicable procurement guidelines, for contractor or consultant selection.
• Manages equipment and consumable materials. Prepares and coordinates availability of materials and equipment required to meet division responsibilities.
• Develops work-site plans for significant operations, maintenance and cleanup activities.
• Prepares and monitors program and project budgets, including grant applications and grant management, for review and approval.
• Coordinates with permit review staff for solid waste collection and disposal requirements.
• Assists Wastewater division staff in with the processing, disposal or beneficial use of biosolids generated by the city.
• Manages the City of Bellingham Vactor Waste facility including permitting, maintenance, operations, costs, fees, and daily operations.
• Develops and/or coordinates ongoing on-the-job vendor and in-house training for all solid waste system work tasks. Develops and enforces safety and training policies and procedures.
• Evaluates, determines, and collects data on city-wide solid waste and recycling. Develops annual reports for City and public use.
• Responds to public inquiries on all issues related to solid waste, including complaints regarding contracted residential solid waste or recycling service.
• Serves as the City representative on the Whatcom County Solid Waste Advisory committee. Develops relationships and coordinates work with community organizations such as Whatcom County Public Health and the homeless outreach team.
• Advises and informs City management staff and elected officials with recommendations to meet conditions of federal and state regulations, as well as suggestions for implementation of these regulations.

ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:

• May fill in during the absences of the Public Works Superintendent of Maintenance
• May assist the Superintendent in the evaluation and preparation of annual maintenance work plans.
• Performs skilled labor as necessary in emergency situations.
• Performs other related work of a similar nature or level.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting and outdoors in developed and undeveloped areas. Travel for professional meetings and to worksite locations is required. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions. This position requires the ability to traverse on uneven terrain and in and around bodies of water. Occasional interactions with the public which may include exposure to hostile and offensive language. This position is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow established safety policies. Works extensively at a computer workstation. Work involves moderate risks involved in working with the public and a variety of situation-specific conditions which may include exposure to moderate to high hazardous materials. This position has moderate exertion requirements. Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including:

• Perform outdoor data collection duties under inclement conditions;
• Frequently operate a computer and other office machinery such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, and fax machine
• Sit and stand for long periods of time;
• Traverse over rough terrain on a regular basis;
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.

Experience and Training

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Public or Business Administration, or equivalent multidisciplinary science degree.
• Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) certification in Managing Integrated Solids Waste Management Systems, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Three (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience with municipal solid waste operations, programs, litter control and recycling.
• Two (2) years supervisory or lead experience required.
• Familiarity with Local, Federal and State solid waste regulations.
• Experience using a variety of computer software systems including MS Office suite, word processing, excel, maintenance management system, database management and familiarity with Geographic Information Mapping Systems (GIS).
• Experience developing, implementing, and tracking budgets.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must successfully complete and possess the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check, child and adult abuse records check and local background check (see Fair Hiring Practices).
• Valid Washington State driver\'s license and good driving record. Candidate must submit a three-year driving record abstract prior to hire.

Selection Process
As part of the application process, a cover letter is required.

Within the cover letter, please answer the following questions:

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  Please indicate why you are interested in this position, and why this position is the next right step for you in your career.
• Provide a brief summary of your education, experience and qualifications for this position.

Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and required supplemental questions). Provide as much detail as you believe will fully describe your experience and training.

Interviews for the most qualified candidates are tentatively scheduled on May 11, 2023. Invitations to participate in the Interview process will be sent via e-mail on or around May 5, 2023.

Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.

Equal Opportunity:
Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual\'s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.

Fair Hiring Practices

• The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.
• The City will not inquire about an applicant\'s criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.
• The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.
• The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.