{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cd2e67e40d4f68b3dba44ce3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd2e67e40d4f68b3dba44ce3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd2e67e40d4f68b3dba44ce3","title":"Zero Waste Program Manager","description":"Description\n\nBoulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Zero Waste Program Manager. The Zero Waste Program Manager works in the Resource Conservation Division of Boulder County Public Works Department. This position manages Boulder County's zero waste programs. These programs include the free recycling drop-off centers throughout the county, the mountain waste transfer stations, the hauler licensing program, mountain spring clean-up program, the circular economy funding grants and internal zero waste services for county buildings and staff\n\nThis is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm, flexible on exact hours. This position can work a hybrid schedule from home and at 1901 63rd Street, Boulder, CO 80301. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines this position is exempt.\n\nBoulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.\n\nHiring Salary Range: $94,320.00 - $115,062.00 Annually\n\nTentative Hiring Timeline:\n\nPhone Screening: Week of September 28th\nFirst Round Interviews: Week of September 28th\nSecond Round Interviews: Week of October 5th\nReference Check: Week of October 5th\n\nNew employees receive an80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits including pension contributions.\n\nBoulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.\n\nExamples of Duties\n\nSupervises, coordinates, and directs the activities of the Zero Waste Program, including managing the mountain transfer stations, policy implementation, and internal zero waste program\nSupports the Boulder County internal zero waste program\nManages and supervises the mountain transfer stations and staff in Nederland and Allenspark\nLeads, directs, and assists in the implementation and creation of local, regional, and state-wide zero waste and sustainability policy\nProduces, administers, monitors, and coordinates complex program budgets\nPrepares program and financial reports\nDevelops, implements, and oversees various recycling, composting, and other diversion programs\nMonitors and improves systems of program data collection and accountability\nAdministers and enforces the County trash hauler's licensing program including waste diversion tracking\nWorks with community partners to assure comprehensive planning and efficient service delivery\nPerforms complex work involving budgets, procurements, contracts, and regulatory compliance issues\nRepresents the Resource Conservation Division and functions as a technical resource\nAssists the public by answering inquiries and providing information concerning resource conservation and zero waste.\nAssists in assuring that all related equipment, buildings, and sites are properly maintained\nServes as resource for other staff members concerning technical or professional problems\nActs as a liaison to relevant local, state, and national organizations\nPerforms related duties, as required\nMay be reassigned in case of emergency situation\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nPLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.\n\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:\n\nBoulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of\n\n8 years of combined education and experience which can include degrees in environmental studies, public administration, business administration or related field, and/or experience with zero waste, sustainable materials management, resource conservation, sustainability, or a related field.\n\nDRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:\n\nApplicants must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and current automobile insurance\nMust have a valid driver’s license in good standing; adequate automobile insurance; and access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use\nCan this job be done using public transportation/ride share, etc.\n\nBACKGROUND CHECK:\n\nA job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation\n\nPRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:\n\nCandidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical\n\nSupplemental Information\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nOne year of supervisory experience\n Has strong interpersonal and customer service skills; enjoys being a strong and productive problem solver;\n\n Can easily utilize computers to generate spreadsheets, perform statistical analysis, create graphs/charts, write memos, and produce high-quality presentations;\n\n Communicates well with others.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nPrimarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.\n\nBoulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nAs well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:\nOutstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. .\nAdditional Benefits include (Download PDF reader)\nFamily-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements\n12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave\nBreast feeding friendly-work environment\nInfants-at-work policy\nAccess to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!\nAccess to a nationally-recognized wellness program\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPERA 401k\nSocial Security retirement plans\nAdditional Life and Disability Insurance\nCritical Illness and Accidental Insurance\nCounty-paid tuition assistance\nEligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness\nFree EcoPass\nHospital Indemnity\nID Theft Protection\nPet Insurance\n8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave\nGenerous paid time off\nHolidays\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King's Birthday January\nPresidents' Day\nMemorial Day\nJuneteenth\nIndependence Day\nLabor Day\nIndigenous People's Day\nGeneral Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)\nVeterans' Day\nThanksgiving Day November\nFriday after Thanksgiving*\nChristmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)\nChristmas Day\nNew Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)\nVacation**\n80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire\nEight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.\nMedical**\nEight hours of medical leave for each month employed.\nPERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA\nEmployer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary\nEmployer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%\n\n*The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving\n**Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. 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The Zero Waste Program Manager works in the Resource Conservation Division of Boulder County Public Works Department. This position manages Boulder County's zero waste programs. These programs include the free recycling drop-off centers throughout the county, the mountain waste transfer stations, the hauler licensing program, mountain spring clean-up program, the circular economy funding grants and internal zero waste services for county buildings and staff\n\nThis is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm, flexible on exact hours. This position can work a hybrid schedule from home and at 1901 63rd Street, Boulder, CO 80301. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines this position is exempt.\n\nBoulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.\n\nHiring Salary Range: $94,320.00 - $115,062.00 Annually\n\nTentative Hiring Timeline:\n\nPhone Screening: Week of September 28th\nFirst Round Interviews: Week of September 28th\nSecond Round Interviews: Week of October 5th\nReference Check: Week of October 5th\n\nNew employees receive an80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits including pension contributions.\n\nBoulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.\n\nExamples of Duties\n\nSupervises, coordinates, and directs the activities of the Zero Waste Program, including managing the mountain transfer stations, policy implementation, and internal zero waste program\nSupports the Boulder County internal zero waste program\nManages and supervises the mountain transfer stations and staff in Nederland and Allenspark\nLeads, directs, and assists in the implementation and creation of local, regional, and state-wide zero waste and sustainability policy\nProduces, administers, monitors, and coordinates complex program budgets\nPrepares program and financial reports\nDevelops, implements, and oversees various recycling, composting, and other diversion programs\nMonitors and improves systems of program data collection and accountability\nAdministers and enforces the County trash hauler's licensing program including waste diversion tracking\nWorks with community partners to assure comprehensive planning and efficient service delivery\nPerforms complex work involving budgets, procurements, contracts, and regulatory compliance issues\nRepresents the Resource Conservation Division and functions as a technical resource\nAssists the public by answering inquiries and providing information concerning resource conservation and zero waste.\nAssists in assuring that all related equipment, buildings, and sites are properly maintained\nServes as resource for other staff members concerning technical or professional problems\nActs as a liaison to relevant local, state, and national organizations\nPerforms related duties, as required\nMay be reassigned in case of emergency situation\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nPLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.\n\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:\n\nBoulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of\n\n8 years of combined education and experience which can include degrees in environmental studies, public administration, business administration or related field, and/or experience with zero waste, sustainable materials management, resource conservation, sustainability, or a related field.\n\nDRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE:\n\nApplicants must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and current automobile insurance\nMust have a valid driver’s license in good standing; adequate automobile insurance; and access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use\nCan this job be done using public transportation/ride share, etc.\n\nBACKGROUND CHECK:\n\nA job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation\n\nPRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:\n\nCandidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical\n\nSupplemental Information\n\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nOne year of supervisory experience\n Has strong interpersonal and customer service skills; enjoys being a strong and productive problem solver;\n\n Can easily utilize computers to generate spreadsheets, perform statistical analysis, create graphs/charts, write memos, and produce high-quality presentations;\n\n Communicates well with others.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nPrimarily sedentary physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.\n\nBoulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nAs well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:\nOutstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. .\nAdditional Benefits include (Download PDF reader)\nFamily-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements\n12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave\nBreast feeding friendly-work environment\nInfants-at-work policy\nAccess to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!\nAccess to a nationally-recognized wellness program\nEmployee Assistance Program\nPERA 401k\nSocial Security retirement plans\nAdditional Life and Disability Insurance\nCritical Illness and Accidental Insurance\nCounty-paid tuition assistance\nEligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness\nFree EcoPass\nHospital Indemnity\nID Theft Protection\nPet Insurance\n8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave\nGenerous paid time off\nHolidays\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King's Birthday January\nPresidents' Day\nMemorial Day\nJuneteenth\nIndependence Day\nLabor Day\nIndigenous People's Day\nGeneral Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)\nVeterans' Day\nThanksgiving Day November\nFriday after Thanksgiving*\nChristmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)\nChristmas Day\nNew Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)\nVacation**\n80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire\nEight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.\nMedical**\nEight hours of medical leave for each month employed.\nPERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA\nEmployer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary\nEmployer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%\n\n*The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving\n**Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. 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