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Applications will be reviewed as received, and the posting may be closed at any time without further notice. Washington County reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period. *\n** It is anticipated that the first initial application screening will start on 9/28/2026. This posting will remain open, and applications received after the initial screening date may be considered if needed. **\nWashington County Solid Waste & Recycling Division within the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, forward-thinking and person-centered leader. The Solid Waste & Recycling Manager will join a dedicated group of professionals helping people contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient community through waste reduction and disposal programs. As evolving regulatory requirements, community expectations, and emerging technologies influence the waste materials management industry, this position will play a critical part in charting a clear, strategic path forward.\nIf you are motivated by public service, community impact, and leading a team with compassion and clarity, this role offers an exciting opportunity. Our work supports fair access to services for all communities and honors the various experiences of the people we serve. We strive to build an environment where staff feel respected, heard, and empowered to contribute fully, and we are looking for a leader who shares that commitment. By combining thoughtful leadership with strong organizational systems and effective communication, you will help position our programs and our people for long term success.\nThe Solid Waste & Recycling Manager will:\nProvide leadership to a team of 16.\n\nManage the regulatory responsibility for a $42 million garbage and recycling collection system and the division's consolidated operating budget of roughly $2.9 million.\n\nEnsure compliance and alignment with local, regional, and state requirements.\n\nEngage with staff at state, regional and city governments, private sector organizations, regulated entities, elected officials, and advisory committee members.\n\nAdvise county leadership and, at times, city partners regarding local, regional, and statewide materials management strategies, mandates, and regulations.\n\nBuild partnerships across cities, regional agencies, haulers, advisory boards, and elected officials.\n\nRepresent the Solid Waste & Recycling Division at public meetings and on multi-agency and cross-departmental workgroups.\n\nFoster a healthy internal culture through trust-building, team empowerment, psychological safety, and shared purpose.\n\nDevelop a shared vision and strategic plan through collaborative process to lead the team into the future, anticipating needs, and challenges.\n\nContribute to and support the overall mission of the County’s HHS leadership team and help advance department-wide priorities and initiatives.\n\nWork Schedule:\nMay be eligible for a hybrid work schedule including remote work. Some evening or weekend work may be needed depending on the business needs.\nIdeal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):\nStrong planning, communication and managerial skills through a trauma-informed lens while contributing to an established robust team culture. We are looking for a leadership style grounded in:\nemotional intelligence, self-awareness and approaching differences with humility and care\n\nactive listening, collaborative problem-solving, and effective change management\n\na steady presence with follow-through and reliability\n\ntransparency and clear communication\n\nthe ability to make people feel valued and supported\n\nrespect for various experiences and perspectives\n\nSkills to foster an environment where staff feel comfortable sharing differing viewpoints, raising concerns, and engaging in constructive debate.\n\nAbility to navigate difficult conversations, balance compassion with accountability, and help teams move through conflicts in healthy ways by being committed to consistent follow-up to reach solutions.\n\nSkills to navigate complex and highly visible political settings with diplomacy, tact, and responsiveness while fostering strong relationships with advisory committees, partner agencies, community organizations, and the Washington County Board of Commissioners.\n\nIn depth knowledge of working in a regulatory environment such as a public utility, a franchised solid waste system, or a similar environment. Familiar with materials management concepts and industry best practices.\n\nAbility to approach new concepts with curiosity and initiative, asking questions, engaging fully, and working to understand quickly, while collaborating with stakeholders and remaining receptive to ideas and feedback\n\nAbility to learn quickly, collaborate with all interest holders, and stay open to new ideas and feedback.\n\nAbility to unify staff around a shared vision, while respecting various points of view and experiences.\n\nAbility to build collaborative relationships with people across all levels - direct service staff, supervisors, leadership, executive-level (County Administrative Office), elected officials (Board of Commissioners), and community partners.\n\nAbility to think big picture while also having strong attention to detail.\n\nSkills to identify problems and find creative solutions with people who may have differing perspectives.\n\nSkills to empower staff and ability to trust the subject matter experts.\n\nTo review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Solid Waste & Recycling Manager Classification Specification\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation and Experience:\nA Master's Degree in environmental science, public administration, natural sciences, or a related field; AND Four (4) years of experience in solid waste management, recycling, or a related field, which includes at least two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience. OR\n\nA Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, public administration, natural sciences, or a related field; AND Six (6) years of experience in solid waste management, recycling, or a related field, which includes at least two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.\n\nAbout the Division:\nThe Solid Waste & Recycling division is responsible for:\nRegulating and enforcing private-sector service providers that collect, store, transfer, and dispose of solid waste in a franchised/certificated system.\n\nEnforcing County code related to solid waste, noise and nuisance.\n\nDeveloping and implementing services, waste reduction programs, public education and compliance frameworks to serve County-developed initiatives or to comply with regional or state government requirements.\n\nPlanning and coordinating with city partners to ensure compliance with regional and state requirements.\n\nSelection Process:\nYou can review our standard selection process here.\nOur commitment to you:\nWashington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.\nVeterans' Preference:\nIf you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.\nAccommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:\nReasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email:  at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.\nStatus of Your Application:\nYou will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.\nNotice: Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. 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