Sustainability Program Manager​/Management Analyst IV

Fairfax County, VA is seeking a Sustainability Program Manager (Management Analyst IV) to lead sustainability projects and outreach for the Solid Waste Management Program. The role involves developing and managing sustainability initiatives, overseeing compliance training, and engaging with the community on waste management issues. This full-time position offers a salary range of $95,668.98 annually and includes comprehensive benefits. The job is located in Fairfax, VA.
Position: Sustainability Program Manager (Management Analyst IV)
Salary : $95,668.98 - $ Annually Location : FAIRFAX (EJ32), VAJob Type: FT Salary W BNJob Number: 25-00551

Department: DPWES Solid Waste Management Opening Date: 03/08/2025

Closing Date: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade: S32

Posting Type:
Open to General Public Job Announcement Ever wanted to be part of the cutting edge in sustainability and zero waste in one of Virginia's largest county? Do you want to answer the call of public service and provide a direct benefit to the community and help protect natural resources?

Fairfax County's Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP) seeks a manager who is highly motivated, brings enthusiasm, and has direct sustainability or solid waste expertise. Leads agency sustainability projects and outreach and engagement programming. This position is an industry leader in sustainability, zero waste, and oversees SWMP Sustainability staff. Serves as the department point of contact for outreach and sustainability issues, represents the SWMP on County teams and serves as the agency's lead on zero waste, sustainability, and outreach.

Develops and manages sustainability, zero waste, and outreach programs for SWMP. Leads sustainability projects and programs within the community. Oversees training and education opportunities for compliance with county, state, and federal law regulations including but not limited to sustainability, engagement, recycling, composting, and etc. Maintains statistical and budgetary records pertaining to the agency's outreach and sustainability programs. Engages in community, both commercial and residential, outreach and develops solid waste outreach guidelines, style guides, and copy.

Aids in developing and maintaining SWMP's social media presence and coordinates with Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) Public Information Officer for distribution and messaging. Learn more about us 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 offer comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through Live Well and the 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.

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DPWES provides solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a 3,000 ton per day transfer station, host and oversight of one of the largest waste-to-energy facilities in north America, operates and maintains two landfill methane recovery systems, regulates solid waste services, provides education and outreach to the community, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County.

SWMP is a national and state recognized program having received accreditation from the American Public Works Association and awards from the Virginia Environmental Excellence Program. The foundation of this success is SWMP's diverse and growing work force of approximately 350 employees all working to the singular goal of the environmentally responsible and cost-effective disposal of waste to keep Fairfax County clean, healthy, and sustainable.

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The assigned functional areas of this position are Environmental Sustainability and Solid Waste Management. Illustrative

Duties (The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)Directs and manages long-term, large-scale, high-priority, sensitive programs/projects that are multi-disciplinary and involve multiple agencies;

Manages a group of professionals engaged in diverse administrative and management support activities;

Establishes and implements program policies, develop and manages the budget for designated programs;

Ensures County programs reach the intended populations and targeted benefactors;

Directs research and evaluation of trends in applicable areas of responsibility;

Develops long- and short-term goals, objectives and solutions for division;

Interfaces with central County staff departments (such as DMB, DHR, Finance, Purchasing and Supply Management) for seamless collaboration;

Provides consultation on strategic planning,…