Salary : $114,039.74 - $199,569.55 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00413
Department: DPWES Solid Waste Management
Opening Date: 02/15/2025
Closing Date: 3/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: M03
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement Ready for Zero Waste? Ready to lead teams to reach their dreams? Director of Sustainability, Solid Waste Operations is the role for you.
DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the county Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.
Under direction of the DPWES Deputy Director, Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP), directs the daily activities of the SWMP operations at the I-66 Transfer Station Complex location.
Coordinates collections, transfer, and disposal and/or diversion activities with the Reworld Thermomechanical Treatment Facility, organics processors, and/or material recovery facilities. Directly supervises facility management, with responsibility for the general oversight of all operational staff. Responsible for sustainable solid waste management program planning from an operations perspective, incorporating waste reduction and zero waste strategies into the County's services. Collaborates with the Division of Sustainability, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance on capital projects, facility regulatory and environmental compliance, and infrastructure. Monitors state and federal regulatory and legislative discussions and changes, providing analysis of potential impact to the County. Oversees business operations, equipment coordination, needs analysis, and procurement efforts for the SWMP. Ensures proper operation of the computerized scale system, facility financial processes, and customer services. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, participates in strategic planning for the Department and Solid Waste Management Program. Provides administrative oversight on human resources, budget, and IT needs of division. Identifies budgetary needs of the division and monitors expenditures. Ensures a safe work culture within the agency. Supports countywide emergency/disaster response efforts.
Illustrative Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
- Plans, organizes and implements effective solid waste management operational programs;
- Responsible for all operational aspects of the I-66 Transfer Station Complex; OR manages all operational aspects for both the I-95 Landfill Complex and Newington Facility;
- Collaborates with the Division of Recycling, Engineering and Environmental Compliance staff to ensure facilities maintain regulatory and environmental compliance; Responsible for strategic solid waste operational programs;
- Monitors state and federal regulatory and legislative changes and provides analysis of potential impact to the County;
- Collaborates with the Solid Waste Administrative Branch for the operation division's budgetary, IT and long-term staffing requirements;
- Supports county-wide emergency/disaster response.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of the practices and theory of environmental services;
- Knowledge of solid waste disposal programs and techniques;
- Comprehensive knowledge of and the ability to enforce County, State and Federal regulatory standards;
- Ability to plan and coordinate the work of professional and sub-professional staff;
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public, County officials, and regulatory agencies.
Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related field; plus, seven years of progressively responsible experience in the public works field, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:A valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- At least five years of experience supervising staff performing sustainability or solid waste operations programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing 100+ employees.
- At least 3 years leading field operations in an environmental field.
- At least 3 years of managing multiple programs/projects.
- At least 2 years negotiating and managing waste transfer and disposal contracts.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to effectively communicate with public and staff. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance and greater than 25 lbs. with or without assistance. Ability to operate a computer and other general office equipment. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to visit areas where household hazards and raw waste exists. Mobility required to visit offsite facilities. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit PositionsFairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- LiveWell Program
- Flexible Spending Programs
- Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
- Paid Holidays
- Contributory Retirement Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employees' Child Care Center
- Commuter Benefit Program
- Continuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Non-Merit Positions - Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
- Flexible Spending Program
- Deferred Compensation
- Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
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What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
- Less than 12th grade
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
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If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
- Less than 45 quarter hours
- 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
- 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
- 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
- 180 or more quarter hours
- Less than 30 semester hours
- 30 to less than 60 semester hours
- 60 to less than 90 semester hours
- 90 to less than 120 semester hours
- 120 or more semester hours
- Not applicable
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Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.
- Environmental sciences
- Other (related field)
- Other (non-related field)
- Not applicable
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If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
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How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible experience in the public works field do you possess?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight to less than nine years
- Nine to less than ten years
- Ten to less than eleven years
- Eleven years or more
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How many years of full-time equivalent experience in a supervisory capacity do you possess?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four years or more
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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
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How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you have in managing field operations in an environmental field?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight years or more
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How many years of experience do you have working with Solid Waste Transportation, Disposal, or Collections?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five years or more
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How many years of experience do you have in managing or implementing zero waste and waste reduction strategies?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
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- Eight years or more
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What is the largest number of employees you have managed at one time?
- None
- Less than 25 employees
- 26 to 50 employees
- 51 to 100 employees
- 101 to 150 employees
- 151 or more employees
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How many years progressively responsible experience do you possess in the supervision or management of multiple environmental programs and/or projects?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight years or more
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How many years have you spent in supporting environmental compliance functions?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight years or more
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How many years of experience do you have leading field operations in an environmental field?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight years or more
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How many years of experience do you have managing multiple programs/projects?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight years or more
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How many years of experience do you have negotiating and managing waste transfer and disposal contracts?
- None
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than three years
- Three to less than four years
- Four to less than five years
- Five to less than six years
- Six to less than seven years
- Seven to less than eight years
- Eight years or more
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Are you willing and capable to be an "essential" employee? Note: Essential employees are required to report to duty/shift during emergency response times.
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