Solid Waste Manager

Summary
Valley County is seeking a dedicated and experienced Solid Waste Manager to administer the full scope of daily field operations, regulatory compliance, personnel management, and vendor logistical synchronization at the Valley County Solid Waste Transfer Site. Reporting directly to the Facilities Director, the Solid Waste Manager serves as the single-site operational administrator responsible for maintaining total facility compliance, guiding a frontline team, and managing critical vendor relationships.

This is a full-time position with full employee benefits.Typical Duties & Responsibilities
The Solid Waste Manager exercises significant administrative independence while holding ultimate accountability for the transfer station's legal status, personnel management, contract compliance, and budgetary tracking. Unlike frontline Technician roles, this position focuses on high-level operational oversight, long-term strategic planning, and ensuring seamless service delivery to the community. Key responsibilities include:

• Operations & Regulatory Leadership: Acts as the primary authority ensuring the transfer station strictly operates within Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and OSHA rules. Compiles, certifies, and submits all required environmental logs, water runoff data, and compliance profiles.
• Personnel Management: Oversees the recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations of all Solid Waste Technician personnel while establishing standards and enforcing county policy.
• Vendor & Logistics Coordination: Serves as Valley County's primary onsite manager for contracted long-haul waste transport providers. Monitors vendor KPIs and coordinates haul schedule adjustments during peak seasonal volume surges.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Reviews, audits, and approves daily revenue collections, scale reconciliations, and fee deposits. Tracks operational expenditures against the annual budget, delivers monthly financial projections, and analyzes tonnage and volume metrics.
• Facility & Asset Maintenance: Directs the preventative maintenance, calibrated testing, and repair of critical county assets, including vehicle scales, gate barriers, structural bays, and security networks.
• Emergency Response & Public Relations: Serves as the primary 24/7 on-call coordinator for security alarms, environmental spills, severe weather disruptions, and facility emergencies while resolving escalated public or commercial contractor grievances.

To view the official Valley County job description for this position, click here: Solid Waste ManagerTypical Qualifications
The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in industrial facility oversight, combined with a firm understanding of environmental compliance and vendor contract logistics. Success in this role requires a proven track record of leading operational teams in hazardous environments, maintaining strict regulatory compliance, and managing municipal or commercial waste logistics efficiently.

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Logistics, Public Administration, or a related field highly preferred). Requires 3 to 5 years of progressive solid waste supervisory experience, multi-site logistics management, or industrial facility leadership.
• Certifications & Licenses: Applicants must possess a valid Driver’s License, a SWANA Waste Screening or Transfer Station Operations (TSO) Certification, an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety Certification (OSHA 30 preferred), and a current First Aid / CPR / AED Certification. Additionally, candidates must possess the ability to obtain a 40-Hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification within one year of employment.
• Knowledge & Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of Idaho Code Title 31, Chapter 44, and federal EPA guidelines governing municipal solid waste. Demonstrated experience in vendor contract management, financial field auditing, and leading small teams in hazardous operational environments.

When applying, please provide a resume or detailed work history that shows your relevant training and experience.Benefits That Matter
Valley County is committed to supporting our employees' health, happiness, and peace of mind. We are proud to offer the premier benefits package in the county, featuring:

• Retirement Security: Full membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage through Blue Cross of Idaho.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 176 hours of starting Personal Leave, plus 11 Paid Holidays and Bereavement Leave.
• Financial & Personal Wellness: Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Culture & Environment: A stable career path with advancement opportunities, a casual workplace culture, and the daily satisfaction of serving your community.

Hiring is done without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetics, or protected veteran status. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.