Sustainability and Solid Waste Manager

The Sustainability and Solid Waste Manager is responsible for leading the Public Works Department efforts to implement the city's climate action and sustainability initiatives in collaboration with other divisions in Public Works and other Departments. This position oversees a staff of 5.5 FTE including 2 full time and 2 part time Senior Sustainability Analysts and a Solid Waste Program Manager and .5 Sustainability Analyst.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the city contributing 4% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two personal holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the environmental, sustainability and climate action programs, practices and policies for the Public Works Department.

• Initiate, develop and implement the department's environment and sustainability action plan.
• Research, analyze and evaluate environmental and climate related regional policy, legislation, and regulations; communicate potential impacts to department leadership.
• Identify needs and build partnerships with public agencies, private companies and nonprofit organizations that drive sustainability goals and project outcomes.
• Develop and implement new community-based sustainability initiatives; document existing environmental, sustainability and climate action efforts and communicate benefits to community.
• Coordinate and assist City departments on environmental, social, and economic strategies to integrate sustainability practices into City operations.
• Create measurable performance objectives, cost assessments, and tracking methods to measure and analyze sustainability programs for effective sustainability decision-making.
• Convene and coordinate a multi-departmental team designed to integrate sustainability and resilience efforts throughout City operations.
• Develop effective communication and engagement strategies for sustainability programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Lead and direct water quality and conservation education and outreach programs.
• Provide opportunities for professional development to staff.

• Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1:1 check in meetings with direct reports.
• Delegate, review and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of department goals that support the City's Mission and Business Plan.
• Train staff; set specific and measurable standards and goals.
• Evaluate operations to improve service, productivity and efficiency, and resolve work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.
• Initiate hiring process and coordinate the onboarding and training of new employees.

• Prepare budgets, monitor and approve expenditures and capital purchases, submit periodic budget updates and monitor assigned performance measures.
• Assist in the development and updating of City policies, ensure proper interpretation and administration of policies by staff.
• Create an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.

• Use progressive discipline when appropriate with guidance from an Administrator.

• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Business or Public Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in sustainability program management and administration.
• Or minimum 9 years of relevant education and experience.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver's License.

• Successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Successful passing of a required background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Move items weighing up to 20 pounds on occasion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a typical office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
• Noise level indoors is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as required.
• Night meetings may be required.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website:Why Renton?

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact msato@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.

Communication from the City of Renton:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.