Landfill Manager

Job Summary Supervises and directs the South Landfill day to day operations, environmental compliance, landfill diversion and resource recovery programs, methane gas collection and destruction system, collection and delivery to landfill gas beneficial use co-generation facility. Performs related duties including, but not limited to, determining personnel, required materials, and equipment needs, preparing cost estimates, supervising personnel, developing and enforcing site policies, performing special waste approvals and waste load inspections, etc. This position manages significant departmental functions, including personnel issues, financial reporting and tracking, contract management, budget and capital improvement plan preparation, business transactions with customers, procurement of goods and services, and maintenance of permits and certifications. Manages maintenance of grounds and equipment at the landfills, coordinates related engineering, construction and environmental monitoring projects; plans long term solid waste handling goals and strategies and represents the County relative to adopted policies. Essential Duties Oversees daily landfill operations, construction, and work activities Direct supervision of landfill personnel and operation. Manages schedule for Waste Transfer Station and Landfill heavy equipment operators Responsible for the closed East and West Landfills Plans, develops and enforces policies and procedures for the South Landfill to ensure smooth daily operations. Develops and writes heavy equipment specifications and assists in the evaluation and selection of equipment; oversees maintenance and monitors environmental data and plans activities to comply with state regulations. Develops and ensures adherence to safety plans and procedures. Assists in the evaluation and selection of County employees or contractors. Supervises engineering consultants and construction contractors during planning, design and construction of landfill related projects. Represents Brown County and promotes county policies and procedures to the public; acts as a liaison to municipalities, citizens and government agencies; projects a positive and professional image of Brown County. Assists the Director in preparation of the annual budget for related landfill expenses. Provides technical assistance in analyzing conditions and compiling information. Interacts and coordinates with public/private agencies and contractors for landfill related services. Develops requests for quotes and scope of services related to environmental monitoring services, landfill expansion/development, and diversion of materials from the landfill. Performs routine facility maintenance inspections. Reviews for accuracy annual report submittals and plan of operation modifications to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Identifies, corrects, and implements remedial action plans regarding landfill operational compliance inspections and areas of concern. Manage leachate hauling and delivery to unloading locations Manage relationship with Town of Holland and compliance with Host Community Agreement Reviews landfill gas insuring gas quantities and qualities are being delivered consistently to collection facility. Adjust gas well field as needed through direct oversight of Resource Recovery Technicians. Coordinates the weigh scale operation and certain administrative functions, including daily scale reports and record keeping. Performs weigh scale operator duties on an emergency basis. Assists purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable processing related to the landfill. Administers the special waste program. Schedules and coordinates contract maintenance of equipment by outside vendors. Performs testing and monitoring and compiles and maintains records regarding performance of systems. Performs other duties as assigned. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Compactors, Dozers, Front-End Loaders, Roller, Sweeper, Excavator, Off-Road Trucks, snowplows,…

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