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Program Manager

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Job Description

The Addison County Solid Waste Management District is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team in Middlebury, VT as Program Manager. Basic Function: To design and implement education, waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, pollution prevention, and special waste diversion programs to help individuals and businesses in member municipalities effectively reduce and manage waste. To manage the HazWaste Center. To promote District facility and program compliance with state and federal laws. To coordinate the health&safety training of staff and assist the District Manager in developing policies and procedures that promote safe facility operation. To collaborate with other professionals on special projects and subcommittees. Office hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., with flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends as programs and projects require. Desired Skills and Experience: Education – Bachelor’s degree or higher in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, planning, sustainability, social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field. High degree of motivation, creativity, and persistence in developing and implementing new ideas and in finding solutions to problems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse audiences (staff, haulers, local and state officials, facility managers, and general public). Ability to obtain 24-hour HAZWOPER training, RCRA training, and DOT training, including ability to be respirator fit-tested. Ability to read and understand hazardous waste rules and regulations and to apply them to daily practice. A valid VT Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within the first month of employment, and a reliable personal vehicle to be used for attending events, inspecting facilities, and delivering materials. We offer competitive compensation (salary starts at $59,000) and a full benefits package, including health insurance, employer-paid HRA, dental, eye, life, and STD/LTD insurance. Generous sick and vacation leave, training, and retirement contribution match are offered. Please submit a letter of interest and résumé to Teresa Kuczynski: For a copy of the job description, click the web icon link above. Open until filled. E.O.E. J-18808-Ljbffr