Senior Manager II-Solid Waste
Location: Sunnyside
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Senior Manager II-Solid Waste Pay Range: $8,983 - $11,393 per
month (Non-Bargaining Pay Plan, D64 Step 1-13) Hiring Range: $8,983
- $9,533 per month (Non-Bargaining Pay Plan, D64 Step 1-4 DOQ) Job
Closing Date: July 3, 2025 There is one Senior Manager II opening
with the Yakima County Public Services, Solid Waste Division. This
position manages, directs, supervises the daily operations of two
municipal solid waste landfills and two transfer stations, along
with all the equipment necessary to operate each location. Oversees
the proper disposal of all solid waste, heavily involved in
construction and long term planning, and ensures compliance with
governing agencies. Often makes critical decisions involving waste
disposal, construction, operations, and employee issues. Is on call
to respond to emergencies involving the landfills/transfer stations
(24 hours a day-seven days per week), such as wildfires, alarm
response, facility fires, inclement weather conditions, and
equipment issues. Oversees the monitoring of gas probe wells, and
the gas collection and control systems, the passive vents, and the
soil vapor extraction system. Delegates duties and tasks, and
advises a variety of Solid Waste managers and supervisors. Informs
the ER&R Manager of equipment feature requirements and tracks
the equipment status for replacement. Apply at Yakimacounty.us
Benefits included in position: -Health Care Benefits (Medical,
Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD) -Retirement Benefits
-Paid Vacation -Paid Holidays -Paid Sick Leave Note: This is a
Non-Bargaining Unit position. Education & Experience: Associate’s
degree or technical school degree in construction, environmental
sciences, heavy equipment, mechanic or other related field and
Eight (8) years of landfill operations experience including three
years at the supervisory level OR an equivalent combination of
education and experiences which provides knowledge, skills, and
abilities to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Required: Current copy of the driving record is required prior to
employment. Successful completion of a general employment
verification. Successful completion of general employment
verification and pre-employment DOT Drug Testing Consent for
queries of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to comply with Federal Regulations
(49 CFR Part 382). SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)
certificate (or ability to obtain in 1 year) SWANA Manager of
Transfer Station Operations certificate (or ability to obtain in 2
years) 40 Hour Hazwoper certificate (or ability to obtain in 1
year) Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences,
construction, or related field and Six (6) years of relevant
experience including three years of supervisory experience
Applicable solid waste management experience Opacity certificate
First Aid Training Proficient at operating heavy equipment, D9,
scraper, excavator, etc Mechanics Technical Certificate or
equivalent experience/training Environmental Science Degree Valid
State of Washington Driver’s License with CDL class A endorsement
(Note: If incumbent has a valid CDL, a current copy of the driving
record is required prior to employment and pre-employment DOT Drug
Testing and consent for queries of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to comply
with Federal Regulations (49 CFR Part 382 is required). recblid
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Keywords: , Yakima , Senior Manager II-Solid Waste, Engineering , Sunnyside, Washington
