Associate Director of Environmental Control.

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Environmental Control reports to the Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works and is responsible for administrative work in planning and coordinating personnel and activities relating to solid waste management and recycling, environmental control and enforcement, and mitigation of environmental hazards, responsible for supervision of the Environmental Division Staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors daily operation of program by reviewing records of collection weights, diversion rate, financial records.
• Investigates methods of reducing municipal solid waste (MSW) handling costs and tipping fees by diverting materials from the waste stream.
• Sets performance benchmarks and objectives for the program; monitors and reports on program effectiveness and implements necessary modifications.
• Updates and revises applicable municipal ordinances when necessary.
• Assists in preparation of the yearly budget for the division.
• Attends meetings with employees, contractors, vendors, agencies, and residents; schedules and conducts presentations with schools, neighborhood groups, and other offices as needed; develops promotional materials.
• Monitors Environmental Division activities.
• Monitors, manages, and pursues grants for composting mixed paper, corrugated material and other resource recovery material, methods, and technologies.
• Responds to public complaints, requests, and inquiries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Posting expires when position is filled.