Company: City of Newton
Job description:
Come join our dynamic team! The City of Newton is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Director of Sustainable Materials Management. The Director is responsible for developing, managing, and directing the City’s waste programs including trash, recycling, yard waste, compost, household hazardous waste, electronic waste, street sweepings, and other forms of waste. The Director leads programs related to waste minimalization, source reduction, and other efforts to reduce the amount of residential waste generated in the City, and to maximize the amount and percentage of waste that is recycled throughout the City. The Director administers the City’s contracts related to the management of waste and oversees all operations of the City’s Recycling Center and Yard Waste Collection program, as well as all associated operational and administrative staff. Additionally, the Director manages the City’s Street Sweeping operations and all associated staff. The Director obtains financial aid through applications for state and federal grants/loans and performs public outreach/education on the programs offered by the City. The Director works within DPW and with other departments to help ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and ordinances related to waste, and develops training and materials to assist departments and the general public to stay in compliance and encourage waste reduction. Performs all other duties as required and directed. This is a full-time, exempt position, hiring salary range: $125,147 – $134,819 annually plus yearly step increases, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to be a part of our team of dedicated public servants. For more information, please visit the City of Newton website at newtonma.gov/jobs. The City of Newton is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
Job type: Full Time
Fully remote: No
Salary range: $125,147 – $134,819
Location: Newton Massachusetts