Salary: $79,945.08 - $126,787.75 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25PW836PC01
Department: Environment and Energy
Division: Recycling
Opening Date: 01/03/2025
Closing Date: 1/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description The Environment and Energy department is seeking a Waste Reduction and Recycling Manager to oversee functions of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Unit. There are currently nineteen staff working in the Waste Reduction and Recycling unit. The annual budget for the Waste Reduction and Recycling unit is approximately twelve million dollars.
Location and hours:This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building in downtown Minneapolis at 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday (with some Saturdays that may be required), between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About the position type:This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a
current regular or probationary employeeof Hennepin County's Environment and Energy department to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Manager. Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will: - Fulfill administrative managerial responsibilities including coordination of staff activities, annual reviews, periodic individual check-in meetings, staff meetings, etc.
- Oversee and plan the strategic direction of the Waste Reduction and Recycling unit, ensuring that the unit fulfills its statutory requirements and provides the waste reduction, recycling, and zero waste services approved by the County Board in the Zero Waste Plan and Solid Waste Management Plan.
- Make policy recommendations related to waste reduction and recycling.
- Develop and manage the unit's budget, coordinate grant applications to secure additional financial resources, and advocate to department leadership and the assistant county administrator (ACA) for additional resources as needed.
- Develop and manage partnerships with state agencies, Waste Management and Energy, and municipalities.
- Oversee grant management and execution of approximately $4 million in state-funded SCORE grants for supporting municipal recycling and organic management programs.
- Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity & inclusion.
Need to have: One of the following:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, urban planning, engineering, public administration, public health, environmental studies, or other field appropriate to the position and five years or more of experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position.
- Nine years or more of experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position.
Nice to have: - Experience:
- Supervising and leading teams.
- Managing waste reduction and recycling programs.
- Developing strategic plans related to waste reduction and recycling.
- Preparing and monitoring a budget.
- Implementing DEI initiatives and/or a strong desire to learn and engage in these efforts.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development related to DEI.
- Experience or education around addressing racial equity, gender equity, LGBTQIA equity, neurodiversity equity, and differing ability equity.
- Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work and interactions.
- We are seeking individuals who actively contribute to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
About the department:The Environment and Energy department protects and preserves the environment to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. We engage communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions. We focus on reducing and responsibly managing waste, protecting and preserving ecosystems, delivering clean energy and promoting environmental stewardship.
About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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If you have any questions, please contact:Pajoua Chang
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Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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Are you a current
regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County's Environment and Energy department?Note: Limited duration employees not eligible
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This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building in downtown Minneapolis at 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday (with some Saturdays that may be required), between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, urban planning, engineering, public administration, public health, environmental studies, or other field appropriate to the position?
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Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 5 years
- 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 9 years
- 9 years or more
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Describe your experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you supervising and leading teams?
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- Less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
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Describe your experience supervising and leading teams, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have working in waste reduction and recycling?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4
- 4 years or more, but less than 5
- 5 years or more
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Describe your experience working in waste reduction and recycling, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience preparing and monitoring a budget?
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Describe your experience preparing and monitoring a budget, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience developing strategic plans related to waste reduction and recycling?
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Describe your experience developing strategic plans related to waste reduction and recycling, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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