Public Works Environmental Business Operations Manager
- Employer
- Fairfax County Government
- Location
- FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
- Salary
- $67,306.72 - $112,177.31 Annually
- Closing date
- Mar 11, 2019
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services, State & Local
- Function
- Analyst, Management, Business
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
- Analyzes and evaluates Solid Waste Management Program field operations and technical services.
- Develops, recommends and implements long-term and short-term improvements in operations.
- Reviews, analyzes and evaluates the effective use of the field operations.
- Identifies and uses proper business metrics to form the basis of recommended organizational changes or adjustments that need to be made to improve services/operations.
- Collects, measures, monitors, and analyzes business operations/levels of service to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and value of services and makes recommendations for improvement.
- Plans, conducts and/or oversees studies or research activities to ensure field operation/technical services program quality.
- Determines unmet needs and makes recommendations to ensure effectiveness of existing programs.
- Complies with Federal and State Environmental Regulations; apply the principles, practices and methods of financial management, budgeting and accounting, to make good business decisions; applies best practices and business metrics.
- Reinforces a safety culture and continually seeks to expand safety knowledge through training, mentoring, self-study or other methods of continuous learning; clearly communicates safety expectations; resolves safety-related issues in a timely matter.
- Complies with DPWES safety competencies; engages in safe working practices and complies with Solid Waste safety programs and guidelines.
- Understands interrelationships across all functional areas of business to recognize how key drivers of business relate to each other; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, construction management, or a related field; plus four years of experience in an environmental, engineering or construction management program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate possesses the following:
- At least six years of working in operations within a solid waste program or a related field.
- Experience in collecting, measuring, monitoring, and analyzing data.
- Experience providing recommendations for improvements operations/levels of service.
- Experience evaluating and interpreting federal, state, and local environmental regulations
- Experience working collaboratively with local, state and national regulatory agencies and industry groups.
- A valid Virginia Waste Management Facility Operator Class II License.
This position requires one to be able to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift, and handle materials with manual dexterity. Visual acuity is required to read and operate electronic & field monitoring equipment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery, loud noises, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, odors, and infectious diseases. Employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
A valid driver's license is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
With or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to perform field inspections at project construction sites or potential sites for future facilities, able to physically negotiate rough terrain and typical construction sites. Must be able to climb construction ladders and stairs for multiple stories.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel Interview. May include a written exercise.
It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability 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.
Company
Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.
Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans
Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.
Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.
For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.
- Website
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
- Location
-
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
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