Landfill Operations Manager - R20390

Sarasota County Government • Full-time • Sarasota, Florida, United States • $77.11k - $104.10k / year • 3w ago

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Are you a bold, forward-thinking leader ready to make a lasting environmental impact? As the Landfill Operations Manager II at the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (CCSWDC), you’ll be at the helm of a vital public service operation that keeps our community running safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

In this high-visibility role, you can expect to lead complex landfill and scale house operations, champion safety and regulatory excellence, and collaborate with contractors and cross-functional partners to drive innovation in waste management. You’ll mentor teams, manage multimillion-dollar operations, and play a key role in protecting our environment while maximizing operational performance. The starting pay is $77,105.60 - $104,104.00 annually, based upon experience, and benefits begin within 60 days of hire.

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to elevate your career, expand your leadership influence, and leave a meaningful legacy in environmental stewardship and public service. If you’re ready to step into a role where your expertise truly matters, apply today and shape the future of sustainable waste management.

About This Position

In this role, you will...

Operations & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee all operations at the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Safety & Risk Prevention: Proactively identify and address hazards to ensure safe landfill operations with zero compliance issues or workplace injuries.
Contract & Vendor Management: Manage contractor and operator contracts to protect public interests and extend the landfill’s operational life.
Scale House & Financial Oversight: Oversee scale house operations to ensure efficiency, regulatory compliance, financial accuracy, and high-quality customer service.
Inspection & Compliance Leadership: Provide leadership to inspection and compliance staff to ensure adherence to regulatory and contract requirements.
Procurement & Contract Administration: Administer procurement processes, including RFPs, bids, negotiations, contract execution, and compliance monitoring.
Stakeholder & Agency Coordination: Build and maintain positive working relationships with contractors, customers, and partner agencies while coordinating contract implementation and public relations efforts.
Staff Management & Development: Supervise professional, technical, clerical, and field personnel, including staffing, training, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
Financial & Risk Management: Exercise sound financial judgment by managing budgets, promoting cost containment, identifying savings or revenue opportunities, and overseeing fraud prevention, audits, and risk mitigation to ensure responsible use of resources.
Leadership, Learning & Improvement: Foster continuous learning and staff development through coaching and mentoring while leading strategic planning, process improvement, problem solving, and effective change management.
Customer & Community Focus: Champion high-quality service delivery, proactive communication, accountability, and initiatives that meet or exceed customer and community expectations.

About The Schedule

Operating Days: Monday - Saturday
Work hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work schedule may vary based on operational needs and includes occasional Saturday shifts.

About You

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university specific field of endeavor AND four (4) years of related experience.
-OR- Associates degree from an accredited college or university AND six (6) years of job-related experience.
-OR-Professional related experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
-AND- Two (2) years or more of supervisory experience in solid waste or comparable industry business operations including financial management, strategic planning, or continuous improvement.
Must obtain a Florida Landfill Operator certification AND Stormwater Inspector's certification within six (6) months from the time of hire.
A valid Florida's Driver License at the time of hire.

Preferred "BONUS" Qualifications

Solid Waste Association of North America Manager of Landfill Operations certification.
Experience working in the solid waste industry, a municipal solid waste landfill, or a Class I landfill in Florida.
Ability to interpret policy.
Understanding and application of federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances related to solid waste management.
Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment common to construction and land development.
Knowledge in the operation of heavy equipment in large earthwork or landfill projects.
Ability to read and interpret topographic maps/plans.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $77,105.60 - $104,104.00 annually, based on experience

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

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