Solid Waste Facilities Manager Job at Wake County in Garner

What You'll Be Doing

Join a forward-thinking team in the Solid Waste Management Division, where environmental protection meets innovation. We manage Wake County’s South Wake Landfill, landfill gas and leachate systems, closed landfill monitoring and a transfer station. Our work also includes recycling programs, convenience centers and public outreach and education initiatives.

This position is part of our Disposal group, reporting to the Solid Waste Program Manager and working closely with other Solid Waste Facilities Managers to oversee landfill gas, leachate, environmental compliance and monthly monitoring for both active and closed landfill facilities.

If you’re passionate about environmental stewardship and want to be part of a dedicated team making a real impact in Wake County, we want you on board!

About Our Team

Wake County’s Solid Waste Management team may be a small team of 18 full-time team members, but we make a big impact. Managing a $30+ million annual budget, we keep the county’s landfills, transfer stations, convenience centers and recycling facilities running seamlessly through smart contract management. We also deliver about three major capital projects each year, partnering closely with Facilities Design & Construction to improve critical infrastructure. With most of our team members bringing 10+ years of experience, we’re a tight-knit, collaborative group that blends professionalism with a strong sense of teamwork and camaraderie.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related field
• Three years of experience in solid waste management
• Valid Driver's License and safe driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Professional Engineer license

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Advanced knowledge of solid waste management, including landfill gas, leachate and condensate systems, and environmental compliance and monitoring of closed landfills
• Solid written communication skills, appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Ability to analyze relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Ability to convey information effectively
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills in outdoor and operational environments
• Solid skills and emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance, ensuring all operations meet or exceed standards
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to additional software or related systems

About This Position

Location: South Wake Landfill Apex, NC 27529

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm with rotating on-call

Hiring Range: 75,109 - 105,157

Market Range: 75,109.00 - 135,202.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/17/2025

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.