Sustainability and Solid Waste Manager



Job Details

Sustainability and Solid Waste Manager

This listing closes on 7/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Employer

City of Renton

Salary

$120,036.00 - $146,280.00 Annually

Location

1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA

Job Type

Non-Represented

Job Number

25-00074

Department

Public Works Admin

Opening Date

06/20/2025

Closing Date

7/6/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Job Description

The Sustainability and Solid Waste Manager is responsible for leading the Public Works Department efforts to implement the city’s climate action and sustainability initiatives in collaboration with other divisions in Public Works and other Departments.  This position oversees a staff of 5.5 FTE including 2 full time and 2 part time Senior Sustainability Analysts and a Solid Waste Program Manager and .5 Sustainability Analyst.  

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

  • Deferred compensation with the city contributing 4% of the employee's salary.
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
  • Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two personal holidays a year
  • State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Manage the environmental, sustainability and climate action programs, practices and policies for the Public Works Department.
  • Initiate, develop and implement the department’s environment and sustainability action plan.
  • Research, analyze and evaluate environmental and climate related regional policy, legislation, and regulations; communicate potential impacts to department leadership.
  • Identify needs and build partnerships with public agencies, private companies and nonprofit organizations that drive sustainability goals and project outcomes. 
  • Develop and implement new community-based sustainability initiatives; document existing environmental, sustainability and climate action efforts and communicate benefits to community. 
  • Coordinate and assist City departments on environmental, social, and economic strategies to integrate sustainability practices into City operations. 
  • Create measurable performance objectives, cost assessments, and tracking methods to measure and analyze sustainability programs for effective sustainability decision-making. 
  • Convene and coordinate a multi-departmental team designed to integrate sustainability and resilience efforts throughout City operations.
  • Develop effective communication and engagement strategies for sustainability programs, projects, and initiatives.  
  • Lead and direct water quality and conservation education and outreach programs.
  • Provide opportunities for professional development to staff.  
  • Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1:1 check in meetings with direct reports.
  • Delegate, review and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of department goals that support the City’s Mission and Business Plan.
  • Train staff; set specific and measurable standards and goals.
  • Evaluate operations to improve service, productivity and efficiency, and resolve work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.
  • Initiate hiring process and coordinate the onboarding and training of new employees.
  • Prepare budgets, monitor and approve expenditures and capital purchases, submit periodic budget updates and monitor assigned performance measures.
  • Assist in the development and updating of City policies, ensure proper interpretation and administration of policies by staff. 
  • Create an environment of teamwork and respect.
  • Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
  • Use progressive discipline when appropriate with guidance from an Administrator.    
  • Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
  • Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.


       To view a complete job description for the Sustainability and Solid Waste Manager, please click here. 


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Business or Public Administration or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in sustainability program management and administration.        
  • Or minimum 9 years of relevant education and experience.
  • 2 years supervisory experience.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Successful passing of a required driving record check.
  • Successful passing of a required background check.  


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
  • Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
  • Operate a computer and other office equipment.
  • Communicate with City employees and residents.
  • Move items weighing up to 20 pounds on occasion.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Work is performed in a typical office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
  • Noise level indoors is moderately quiet.
  • Work evening and/or weekend hours as required.
  • Night meetings may be required.


Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Selection Procedure

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website:Why Renton?

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications.  For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume.  Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.    

Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact msato@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need. 

Communication from the City of Renton:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity. 

This position is Non-Represented and the applicable benefits are as follows:
 

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan.  Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage.  Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details.
  • The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided. 
Deferred Compensation Program
  • The City contributes 4% of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan. 
  • Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.
Retirement Plan
  • Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS). 
  • Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.
Life Insurance
  • A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000. 
  • Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee.
  • Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.
Long Term Disability Protection
  • Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.
Flexible Benefits
  • The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.
Vacation
  • Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years). 
Sick Leave
  • Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months. 
  • Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.
Employee Assistance Program
  • A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.
Paydays
  • The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year). 
Holidays
  • The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees.
Hours of Work
  • Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.
Transportation
  • Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.

Management Leave
  • All non-represented employees that are non-overtime eligible shall be given a management leave bank of non-accruable leave in the following amounts:  56 hours for Administrators, Deputy Administrators, Directors, and the City Clerk; 40 hours for Managers, Analysts, and Others
  • Non-accruable management leave is to be used within the calendar year that it is credited to employee's leave bank. 
  • Management leave may not be "rolled over" from one year to the next.

Please see the City of Renton Benefits webpage for more information.

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Please explain why you are interested in applying for this position with the City of Renton.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the City of Renton team. We have adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, such as candidates' names, contact information, etc. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. You must thoroughly complete the education section (if applicable to the qualifications of this position) and work experience section in chronological order. You must also provide a thorough response to each of the Supplemental Questions. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application as described above without any personal identifiers included. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. Have you read and understood the information listed above?
  • Yes, I have read and understood the information listed above.

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Employer
City of Renton
Address
1055 South Grady Way

Renton, Washington, 98057
Phone
425-430-7650
Website
http://www.rentonwa.gov/jobs

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