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Hazardous Materials Program Manager

United States

Description

Boulder County Public Works is seeking to hire a Hazardous Waste Program Manager. The Hazardous Materials Program Manager performs a variety of professional and technical duties related to the County's Hazardous Materials Management Program. This is a full-time, benefited position. This position will work Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00am - 4:30pm at the Hazardous Materials Management Facility located at 1901 63rd St, Boulder, CO 80301. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $92,376.00 - $112,692.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

Phone Screening: October 3rd

First Round Interviews: October 6th

Second Round Interviews: October 9th

Reference Check: October 8th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

Management, supervision and coordination of the Hazardous Materials Management Program, facility and events
Develops and administers program goals, objectives and operating guidelines for hazardous materials management program
Supervises and fosters professional development of program staff including conducting performance appraisals, counseling employees concerning performance and recommending personnel actions in the area of hiring, termination and discipline
Builds a collaborative and supportive team culture in the Resource Conservation department
Manage and monitor community participation agreements, budgets, contracts, and regulatory compliance issues
Effectively manages relationships with vendors and community partners. Supports and maintains seamless interagency operations
Oversees customer service to residents and very small quantity generator businesses
Manages the development and implementation of outreach programs to businesses and residents
Serves as authority for interpreting and complying with Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to hazardous materials management, hazardous waste packing and shipment, universal wastes, solid wastes, and worker health and safety
Monitors and manages program data collection, outcomes, and reporting
Manages compliance with all applicable policies, procedures and regulations governing the program
Performing basic and analytical tests to identify and classify unknown products and chemicals and provides training to other staff on how to perform tests. Operates, and supervises other staff to operate a forklift to move hazardous materials and other equipment; Responds to minor emergency situations that may result in exposure to hazardous materials, toxic substances, minor chemical spills and fires; maintains records and data
Develops correspondence and articles for official use and public information; makes recommendations to supervisors regarding needed changes in policies and procedures
Performs special research or projects as needed
Attends a variety of meetings, conferences and training sessions
Makes presentations to various groups as necessary
Contributes to the development of new regulations and policies, and the revision of existing regulations and policies
Serves as a resource for other staff members concerning technical or professional problems
Serves as a liaison to relevant local. state, and national organizations
Involved in a leadership role in a relevant professional organization
Performs related duties, as required
May be reassigned in case of emergency situation

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of eight years of combined education and experience in toxicology, chemistry, environmental health, environmental science, technical tasks related to hazardous materials management or related field, including one year of supervisory experience.
Additional related education may count towards the required experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

DRIVER'S LICENSE& RELIABLE VEHICLE:

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use

For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification or ability to become certified for CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager). OSHA 40 hour (Hazardous Waste Operations). CPR and First Aid, and to complete other applicable training
Work experience related to household hazardous waste collection programs, and/or hazardous waste management preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong leaderships skills
Ability to make appropriate judgment calls
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead projects with passion, integrity, and a collaborative spirit

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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