RE-ADVERTISED! - DIRECTOR - Solid Waste Transfer Station

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

RE-ADVERTISED!

DIRECTOR

Solid Waste Transfer Station

Open: January 22, 2015

Closing: February 6, 2015 @ 3:00 p.m.

Primary Function:

The Director of the Red Lake Solid Waste Transfer Station is responsible for overseeing the management of the RLSWTS operating facilities on a daily basis. Full-time position with benefits; reporting to the Executive Administrative Officer. Salary: DOQ

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the Solid Waste Department including solid waste collection and disposal, recycling, contact negotiation and administration, and solid waste code enforcement.

• Manage and participate in the development and Implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.

• Monitor/evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with management; implement improvements.

• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate departmental personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and terminations procedures.

• Effectively manage the activities of the solid waste department.

• Analyze financial/operating data and develop/maintain a computerized information rate model.

• Research and write grant documents.

• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

• Prepare and administer a departmental budget.

• Operate/use modern office equipment including; computer and appropriate software.

• Establish/maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• Four years experience in planning and directing solid waste collection, disposal management, or regulatory enforcement operations, including two years of supervisory experience.

• Four (4) year accredited Bachelors degree in natural resources, business administration, environmental programs, or a related field.

• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.

• Must have a valid Minnesota Driver's license, auto insurance and reliable car.

• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check.

TO APPLY: Applications (w/Résumé attached) are being accepted at the Red Lake Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847 *Fax (218) 679-4176.

TO APPLY ONLINE: Go to http://www.redlakenation.org and click "Job Postings" in the upper right hand corner and click "RLN Application".