MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

§  Ideally, three years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the field of civil or mechanical engineering or a closely related field.

§  A minimum of three years of recent experience in solid waste management or in the design, construction, maintenance, or operation of a landfill site is required; and 

§  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or environmental sciences, or a related field is required; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

§  Current technical/professional knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, such as:

o   Engineering design, construction practices, drafting, inspection, and surveying.

o   Physics, chemistry, and mathematics as applied to civil or mechanical engineering.

o   Street maintenance.

o   Local, state and federal regulations pertaining to the permitting, construction, operation, and environmental management for landfills.

o   Engineering as applied to service activities.

o   Local, state and federal regulations related to public works systems or landfill operations.

o   California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

o   Budgeting; effective management, supervision, evaluation and training.

o   Safety precautions and procedures.

o   Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

o   Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent). 

o   Use computer and other office equipment effectively. 

§  Required licenses and/or certifications associated with the assignment, such as:

o   Certificate of registration as a licensed Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Geologist issued by the State Board of Registration for Civil, Geologist, and Professional Engineers is highly desirable. 

o   Certificate of Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) issued by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Middle Manager:

Incumbents should have a solid foundation of Individual Contributor and Front-line Supervisor core competencies identified by the organization, as well as the following core competencies identified as essential for Middle Manager (click the hyper link to see the full definition Middle Manager Competencies):

§  Talent Development

§  Organizing & Planning 

§  Organization Knowledge 

§  Relationship Building 

§  Results Orientation 

§  Industry Knowledge 

§  Written Communication 

§  Financial Acumen 

§  Change Agility 

§  Technology Savvy