Multi-Family Waste Reduction and Recycling Program Manager, Grade N23

WHO WE ARE

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a dynamic individual to fill a full-time Program Manager I (Multi-Family Waste Reduction and Recycling Program Manager) position in the Zero Waste Programs Division, Waste Reduction and Recycling Section, to lead the County’s Multi-Family Waste Reduction and Recycling Program.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience in recycling and/or solid waste, or experience implementing a program focused on an important public initiative designed to bring about significant behavior change to meet established program goals. We welcome collaborative leaders who have experience educating broad and varied audiences and stakeholders about complex, multi-faceted programs, as well as experience supervising professional staff.

This position will be responsible for managing the Multi-Family Waste Reduction and Recycling Program and supporting the planning, development, and evaluation of County strategies that encourage multi-family residents and properties to reduce waste, reuse, recycle, and buy recycled products.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Administering mandatory multi-family recycling regulations and reporting requirements.
• Implementing program metrics, evaluations, and resource planning to ensure effective and compliant recycling initiatives.
• Formulating County policies, establish and manage program initiatives that encourage multi-family properties (including apartments and condominiums) to reduce waste, reuse, recycle, and buy recycled products. 
• Directly supervising recycling Program Specialists.
• Conceptualizing, planning and implementing activities designed to increase the amount of materials recycled by multi-family properties.
• Capturing and analyzing data in developing/improving program efforts and further expand partnerships to increase recycling by multi-family properties and residents.  
• Overseeing compliance with the County's mandatory multi-family recycling regulations, including annual reporting requirements, and improving accounting/documentation for tonnages of recyclable materials recycled annually by the multi-family sector. 
• Developing, producing, updating, and providing information, educational and training materials, social media content, and deliver a wide variety of resources which provide guidance and technical assistance on recycling, waste reduction, reuse, buying recycled goods, and other relevant topics, for both the single-family and multi-family residential sectors. 
• Conducting formal training sessions and presentations to multi-family property owners, managers, residents, and community organizations, and assist in the planning and implementation of numerous events coordinated by the County to increase recycling across all sectors.

The Program Manager position is primarily office-based but also includes community-focused work, such as attending community meetings, delivering presentations, conducting trainings, and participating in community education events and activities. When duties are performed outside the office environment, exposure to potential hazards may be significant.

This position may require overtime, including early mornings and evenings during the week, as well as Saturdays and Sundays, as work activities dictate.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to visit multifamily properties, business properties, and government facilities; attend meetings; conduct and participate in educational programs and events; and perform other work at locations outside the office.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility to foster a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

To ensure a positive workplace and comply with federal, state, and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory trainings within the first three to six months of employment or within the specified timeframe.

Experience: Considerable three (3) years of experience coordinating, supporting, training/educating, or managing programs related to waste reduction, recycling, or solid waste management.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

License: Possess and maintain at all times a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.

All applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) to determine whether they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated as “Qualified,” placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following areas:

• Directly supervising and managing multiple employees, as well as managing, overseeing, and monitoring work performed by contractors.
• Addressing commercial/business or multifamily recycling issues and regulations, including working with customers to resolve concerns.
• Managing complex, multifaceted programs, preferably related to recycling, including coordinating work and providing direction and instruction to ensure the successful completion of multiple assignments and projects.
• Gathering and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a program, preferably a recycling-related program.
• Proposing, justifying, implementing, and monitoring program budgets, as well as applying sound budgeting practices and procedures.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing, including conveying and presenting programmatic information, issues, and recommendations.

If selected for further consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence demonstrating that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities identified on your resume.