Collier County, FL
Manager - Solid Waste Operations
Collier County, FL - Naples, Florida, United States, 34112
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Overview
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Overview
Salary:
$80,625.00 - $130,613.00 Annually Location :
Naples, FL Job Type:
Full Time, Regular Job Number:
09042 Department:
Public Utilities Department Division:
Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Opening Date:
06/13/2025 Closing Date:
7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Essential Functions What You'll Do
As the
Solid Waste Operations Manager , you'll lead and oversee all aspects of the Solid Waste Operations Division-including landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and the deep injection well. You'll coordinate across teams and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, timely, and cost-effective operations while advancing strategic goals for waste reduction and sustainability.
This is your chance to shape long-term environmental and operational improvements for our community's waste infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities Lead & Guide: Direct daily activities and oversee staff and contractors across multiple facilities. Provide direction, solve complex challenges in the field, and ensure smooth, efficient operations. Ensure Safety & Compliance: Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Oversee safety procedures, inspections, and facility operations to uphold health, safety, and environmental standards Strategic & Project Planning: Develop short- and long-term plans, executive summaries, and strategies. Assist Division Director on specialized projects and lead division-wide initiatives. Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, prepare budgets forecasts, track spending, and maintain fiscal compliance for recycling, landfill, transfer, and injection well operations Contract & Vendor Management: Draft and manage RFPs, evaluate bids, oversee contractors/vendors, and manage contracts through their lifecycle Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the division's liaison with public organizations, regulatory agencies, and the community. Represent the County in outreach, education, and transparency efforts Operational Oversight: Manage scale houses, weigh systems, recycling centers, and deep injection well operations, including programs for yard waste, C&D, MSW, sludge, organic waste, and artificial reef initiatives Policy & Best Practices Development: Research and implement best practices, develop SOPs, and update procedures based on evolving regulations and innovations. Inspections & Environmental Monitoring: Perform regular facility inspections and ensure protection of employee safety and surrounding communities from permit violations or environmental hazards
What We're Looking For Education: Bachelor's degree in related field. If you don't have a degree, we'll consider candidates with 9+ years of relevant experience Certifications & Licenses:
Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification (or equivalent such as SWANA) to be obtained within 12 months of hire Valid Florida Driver's License (with endorsements as needed) Fingerprinting/background checks required.
Core Skills: Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and technical skills. Able to coordinate multiple priorities in fast-paced environments and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
Nice to Have Experience managing municipal or public-sector solid waste projects (landfill, C&D, MSW, organic materials). Familiarity with Florida-specific permitting processes and environmental code compliance. Experience with public outreach, community education, or regulatory engagement. Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, or waste management software tools.
Why Join Us?
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to environmental sustainability and public service. You'll get to: Make a direct, lasting impact
on our community's health and environment. Work on high-visibility, high-impact projects
across the solid waste spectrum. Grow your career -with leadership opportunities and professional development. Enjoy excellent benefits
and a collaborative workplace culture.
Minimum Qualifications
For more Information and details about this classification please click the link
Supplemental information
Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part time employees. For information,
click
t o view the comprehensive benefits package
we have to offer you when you join our team.
Individuals hired into temporary positions for a period of less than six months, volunteers and interns are not benefit eligible. Temporary employees hired for longer than six months may be eligible for Florida Retirement System Benefits as well as others required by law. 01
APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.
I understand and agree with the statements above. I do not agree with the statements above.
02
Do you possess an Bachelors degree, accompanied by at least three (5) years of related experience? (NOTE: Candidates without a degree should have four (4) additional years of related experience.)
Yes, I have a degree and three (5) years of related experience. Yes, I have a total of nine (9) years of related experience, but no degree. No, I do not have either requirement.
03
Please describe your Solid Waste experience: 04
Please describe your supervisory experience: 05
Do you possess or are willing to obtain the Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification within twelve months from the date of hire?
Yes No Willing/Able to obtain
06
Do you possess and maintain a valid Driver's License?
Yes No
Required Question
$80,625.00 - $130,613.00 Annually Location :
Naples, FL Job Type:
Full Time, Regular Job Number:
09042 Department:
Public Utilities Department Division:
Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Opening Date:
06/13/2025 Closing Date:
7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Essential Functions What You'll Do
As the
Solid Waste Operations Manager , you'll lead and oversee all aspects of the Solid Waste Operations Division-including landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and the deep injection well. You'll coordinate across teams and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, timely, and cost-effective operations while advancing strategic goals for waste reduction and sustainability.
This is your chance to shape long-term environmental and operational improvements for our community's waste infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities Lead & Guide: Direct daily activities and oversee staff and contractors across multiple facilities. Provide direction, solve complex challenges in the field, and ensure smooth, efficient operations. Ensure Safety & Compliance: Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Oversee safety procedures, inspections, and facility operations to uphold health, safety, and environmental standards Strategic & Project Planning: Develop short- and long-term plans, executive summaries, and strategies. Assist Division Director on specialized projects and lead division-wide initiatives. Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, prepare budgets forecasts, track spending, and maintain fiscal compliance for recycling, landfill, transfer, and injection well operations Contract & Vendor Management: Draft and manage RFPs, evaluate bids, oversee contractors/vendors, and manage contracts through their lifecycle Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the division's liaison with public organizations, regulatory agencies, and the community. Represent the County in outreach, education, and transparency efforts Operational Oversight: Manage scale houses, weigh systems, recycling centers, and deep injection well operations, including programs for yard waste, C&D, MSW, sludge, organic waste, and artificial reef initiatives Policy & Best Practices Development: Research and implement best practices, develop SOPs, and update procedures based on evolving regulations and innovations. Inspections & Environmental Monitoring: Perform regular facility inspections and ensure protection of employee safety and surrounding communities from permit violations or environmental hazards
What We're Looking For Education: Bachelor's degree in related field. If you don't have a degree, we'll consider candidates with 9+ years of relevant experience Certifications & Licenses:
Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification (or equivalent such as SWANA) to be obtained within 12 months of hire Valid Florida Driver's License (with endorsements as needed) Fingerprinting/background checks required.
Core Skills: Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and technical skills. Able to coordinate multiple priorities in fast-paced environments and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
Nice to Have Experience managing municipal or public-sector solid waste projects (landfill, C&D, MSW, organic materials). Familiarity with Florida-specific permitting processes and environmental code compliance. Experience with public outreach, community education, or regulatory engagement. Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, or waste management software tools.
Why Join Us?
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to environmental sustainability and public service. You'll get to: Make a direct, lasting impact
on our community's health and environment. Work on high-visibility, high-impact projects
across the solid waste spectrum. Grow your career -with leadership opportunities and professional development. Enjoy excellent benefits
and a collaborative workplace culture.
Minimum Qualifications
For more Information and details about this classification please click the link
Supplemental information
Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part time employees. For information,
click
t o view the comprehensive benefits package
we have to offer you when you join our team.
Individuals hired into temporary positions for a period of less than six months, volunteers and interns are not benefit eligible. Temporary employees hired for longer than six months may be eligible for Florida Retirement System Benefits as well as others required by law. 01
APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.
I understand and agree with the statements above. I do not agree with the statements above.
02
Do you possess an Bachelors degree, accompanied by at least three (5) years of related experience? (NOTE: Candidates without a degree should have four (4) additional years of related experience.)
Yes, I have a degree and three (5) years of related experience. Yes, I have a total of nine (9) years of related experience, but no degree. No, I do not have either requirement.
03
Please describe your Solid Waste experience: 04
Please describe your supervisory experience: 05
Do you possess or are willing to obtain the Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Certification within twelve months from the date of hire?
Yes No Willing/Able to obtain
06
Do you possess and maintain a valid Driver's License?
Yes No
Required Question