Director of Sustainability, Solid Waste Operations

Fairfax County is seeking a Director of Sustainability for Solid Waste Operations to lead teams in achieving zero waste goals. This role involves overseeing daily operations, coordinating waste management activities, and collaborating on sustainability initiatives. The position includes managing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and participating in strategic planning. The county offers comprehensive benefits and is committed to employee wellbeing. The job is based in Virginia and not remote.
Ready for Zero Waste? Ready to lead teams to reach their dreams? Director of Sustainability, Solid Waste Operations is the role for you.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the county Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:
• Benefits
• Retirement
DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.

Under direction of the DPWES Deputy Director, Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP), directs the daily activities of the SWMP operations at the I-66 Transfer Station Complex location.

Coordinates collections, transfer, and disposal and/or diversion activities with the Reworld Thermomechanical Treatment Facility, organics processors, and/or material recovery facilities. Directly supervises facility management, with responsibility for the general oversight of all operational staff. Responsible for sustainable solid waste management program planning from an operations perspective, incorporating waste reduction and zero waste strategies into the County’s services. Collaborates with the Division of Sustainability, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance on capital projects, facility regulatory and environmental compliance, and infrastructure. Monitors state and federal regulatory and legislative discussions and changes, providing analysis of potential impact to the County. Oversees business operations, equipment coordination, needs analysis, and procurement efforts for the SWMP. Ensures proper operation of the computerized scale system, facility financial processes, and customer services. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, participates in strategic planning for the Department and Solid Waste Management Program. Provides administrative oversight on human resources, budget, and IT needs of division. Identifies budgetary needs of the division and monitors expenditures. Ensures a safe work culture within the agency. Supports countywide emergency/disaster response efforts.Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Agency: DPWES Solid Waste Management
Location: FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32)

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