ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES

Broward County, FL is seeking an Assistant Director of Solid Waste & Recycling Services to manage operations, budgeting, and compliance with local and state regulations. The role includes overseeing solid waste projects, enhancing recycling programs, and developing sustainable policies. This full-time position is based in Plantation, FL, with a salary range of $108,504.42 - $173,172.76 annually. Applications are accepted continuously until sufficient candidates are found.
Salary : $108,504.42 - $173,172.76 Annually
Location : Plantation, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1413996
Department: PW SWRS Administration
Opening Date: 11/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
International Degree Verification: International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Director of Solid Waste and Recycling Services.

Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Broward County is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Director of Solid Waste and Recycling Services Division.This position requires assisting with planning, direction and coordination of all of Solid Waste and Recycling Services activities at the highest level of management. Assisting and supporting the Director in day-to-day management of operations and administration including budgeting, personnel, procurement, performance metrics and managing highly specialized assignments that are environmentally sensitive. The Assistant Director ensures that all local and state guidelines are followed; regulatory reporting is submitted timely, and that all permit requirements are adhered to and timely met. Manages maintenance efforts at the former Davie Landfill and several wetland mitigation sites. Oversees consultant services, and solid waste related construction projects including landfill expansion, transfer stations and/or processing facilities. Assists in the development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive solid waste and recycling programs, including efforts to enhance diversion rates through innovative recycling, composting, and waste reduction strategies. Develops and implements policies and procedures promoting circular economy principles and sustainable material management. Chairs negotiation meetings with consultants and contractors which involves negotiating/approving the scopes of work and associated costs, oversight and approval authority of bid specifications for construction projects, preparation of evaluation criteria and scope of work for disaster debris management services and other RFP's, providing assistance with pre-hurricane and post-hurricane activities related to disaster debris management, overseeing the process of contract/agreement development, reviewing/approving consultant and contractor invoices, and supervising and disciplining (if necessary) subordinates. Develops SOPs, procedural manuals, operational plans, contingency and emergency plans, and policies.

Serves as Director in his/her absence.
General Description
Directs and manages the administration of the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Division.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Business/Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Requires six (6) years in waste management and recycling services with 5 years of supervisory experience or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.

Preferences
* Master's Degree or higher in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Business/Public Administration, or a closely related field
* Management Professional or Environmental Professional Certification
* Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
* Manager of Landfill Operations (SWANA) Certification
* Landfill Operator (UF TREEO) Certification
* Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License
* At least five (5) years of experience with regulatory permitting of solid waste operations including landfill, transfer stations, or processing facilities
* At least five (5) years of experience with solid waste and/or recycling programs, collections, operations, or management.
* At least five (5) years of governmental experience securing contracts for construction, budgeting, consulting, and service related needs
* At least five (5) years of governmental experience with budgeting and administrative functions
* At least five (5) years of experience with disaster debris planning and operations
SCOPE OF WORK
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Assists and supports the Director in day-to-day management of operations and administration; responsible for highly specialized assignments that are of great concern or sensitive in nature; serves as Director in his/her absence.

Directs and supervises staff of the administration section including accounting, purchasing, contract support, payroll, information technology, and flow control enforcement.

Directs and guides the operations of the Broward County landfills; recommends and implements operational and procedural improvements and ensures day-to-day compliance with state regulatory requirements; assists in the development, preparation and monitoring of the agency budget.

Coordinates with Human Resources Officer on personnel actions; implements broad policy directives, assigns work, establishes priorities, sets expectations, evaluates work product and employee performance, and counsels and disciplines.

Directs administrative staff in the collection and dissemination of information pertaining to a variety of day-to-day business transactions such as accounts receivable, purchasing, contract administration, and operations including flow control enforcement and landfills.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

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Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position. If the experience you reference in the questions below is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? Yes No
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Business/Public Administration, or a closely related field? Yes No
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If you answered yes to question 2, please indicate the academic field your degree pertains to. If no, please write N/A.
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Do you have six (6) years or more of experience in waste management and recycling services or closely related experience? Yes No
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If you answered yes to question 4, briefly describe how and where the Solid Waste experience was obtained. If you answered no, please enter N/A.
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Do you have at least five (5) years of supervisory experience? * Experience must be clearly detailed in the job history. Yes No
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Do you possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License or higher? Yes No
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From the list below, select all certifications and/or licenses you have? Note: Licenses and certifications are subject to verification. If none, select N/A. Management Professional or Environmental Professional Certification Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Manager of Landfill Operations (SWANA) Certification Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License Landfill Operator (UF TREEO) Certification N/A
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From the list of preferred experience below, please select all that apply to you. If none, please select N/A. At least five (5) years of experience with regulatory permitting of solid waste operations including landfill, transfer stations, or processing facilities. At least five (5) years of governmental experience securing contracts for construction, budgeting, consulting, and service related needs. At least five (5) years of governmental experience with budgeting and administrative functions. At least five (5) years of experience with disaster debris planning and operations. N/A
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If you selected any preferred experience from question 9, briefly detail your experience, including total number of years.
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Do you acknowledge that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned? Yes No
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