Re+ Commercial Circular Materials Program Manager
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Exciting opportunity for aRe Commercial Circular Materials Program Manager. Step into a game-changing role that drives commercial food waste prevention and diversion propelling King County toward a future of zero food waste to landfill! This position is not just about reducing wasteits about leading the way in revolutionizing circular material management for commercial generators creating sustainable systems that redefine how businesses handle waste.Imagine being at the forefront of bold innovative efforts shaping creative solutions that build a safer healthier and more inclusive King Countyone that operates with zero waste. This is your chance to spark institutional transformations that better serve the public and deliver lasting benefits to our community. By championing an equitable socially just and thriving future youll help create a prosperous sustainable society for generations to come. Are you ready to make an impact
We are filling one Career Service (i.e. regular)position andmay use this recruitment to create a list of candidates for any potential vacancies in similar positions within the next 12 months. The classification of this position is Project Program Manager III.
About this Role:This role is all about collaboration and impact working with commercial businesses communities and key partners to design implement and expand a cutting-edge technical assistance program focused on waste reduction recycling and composting. With a special emphasis on food waste prevention and diversion youll help businesses rethink waste and turn discarded materials into valuable resources.
But thats just the beginningthis position plays a vital role in shaping policy compliance efforts ensuring businesses align with current and future legislation including Washington States Organics Management Law. Youll also work hand-in-hand with cities and haulers to advance non-residential diversion driving forward King Countys Re Plan and accelerating the movement toward Zero Waste of Resources.
By increasing organics diversion from businesses across the county youll be making a direct and measurable impact on the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan Priority Action working toward the ambitious goal of Zero Food Waste in the Landfill by 2030. If youre passionate about sustainability and shaping institutional change this is your opportunity to create a lasting legacy in environmental leadership!
About the Team:The King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) is at the forefront of sustainable waste management serving communities across unincorporated King County and beyond. As the lead agency driving the Zero Waste of Resources goal KCSWD is working to dramatically reduce landfill waste revolutionizing the way materials are managed and repurposed. With operations spanning the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill eight transfer stations two drop boxes and nine closed landfills KCSWD is pioneering bold innovative programs that eliminate waste keep materials in use and regenerate natural systems.
Within KCSWD the Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) Section leads the charge on cutting-edge sustainability efforts tackling everything from waste prevention and recycling to product stewardship policy advocacy market development and circular economy strategies. This team is committed to transforming King Countys environmental landscapedriving progress in green building household hazardous waste collection education initiatives grant programs resource recovery and waste stream compliance.
Joining this team means becoming part of an ambitious forward-thinking group that thrives on collaboration creativity and big-picture problem-solving. Youll work alongside passionate professionals and a supportive Supervisor who champions innovation inclusivity and your personal and professional growth.
Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As the Re Commercial Circular Materials Program Manager you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at theSolid Waste Divisionof the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy trainingcomprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.Job Duties
What You Will De Doing:
- Ensure program equity and accessibility including multicultural and/or multilingual outreach
- Develop and implement zero waste technical assistance to businesses
- Ensure business and Division compliance with existing and future solid waste policies
- Identify gaps successes and areas for improvement and continually improve the commercial technical assistance program and other high impact Re programs as needed
- Work with industry partners to understand best practices and lessons learned
- Work with internal and external partners to identify and implement compliance enforcement strategies related to solid waste laws
- Oversee consultant support including budget tracking and management as needed
- Interface with the public providing education and outreach resources and seeking input
- Serve on multiple workgroups as a representative of the County and subject matter expert inputting into regional waste strategy communications and policy
- Analyze and compile data working with hauler data programmatic data produce annual throughput/processing/capacity report
- Regularly communicate program information to the public and other external partners
- Participate/provide input to larger program strategies such as Re and the Solid Waste Division
- Evaluate program outcomes
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Demonstrated skill in providing program technical assistance.
- Demonstrated skills in translating technical information goals and requirements into specific action steps necessary to catalyze changes to be adopted.
- Demonstrated skills in managing projects involving multi-agency teams and developing effective networks to accomplish program goals.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and contracts and meet deadlines with high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work with various project teams to achieve results within specified deadlines.
- Excellent communication and networking skills including public speaking writing group facilitation/presentations communicating cross-culturally with diverse partners and interacting with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and partnerships with a variety of partners and interest groups including but not limited to various county and/or state agencies organizations and associations.
- Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and willingness to learn new approaches and tools.
- A valid Washington State Drivers License or the ability to travel to other sites in a timely matter during the course of the workday/shift.
Competencies You Bring:
- Business Insight- Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.
- Balances Partners- Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple partners.
- Strategic Mindset- Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
- Action Oriented- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
- Drives Results- Consistently achieving results even under tough circumstances.
- Communicates Effectively-Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Manages Ambiguity- Operating effectively even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:
- Demonstrated experience developing and/or implementing a compliance/enforcement program.
- Understanding of King County solid waste systems and WA State Organics Management Laws.
- Demonstrated experience providing solid waste technical assistance to commercial businesses in collaboration with various external partners.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Remote and Onsite Work Details:Employees in this role work remotely from a home location with onsite reporting requirements averaging 1 4 days per month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St Seattle WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life balance and reduces carbon footprint under the departments vision of Green Where We Work.
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance of King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters 117 Professional and Technical.
Application and Selection Process:We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.To apply submit a Complete Application. A cover letter is optional but will be reviewed if submitted.
Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact:For more information regarding this recruitment please contact.
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Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
