Solid Waste Manager

Job Description

Are you a proven leader who has excelled in managing a small team? Are you comfortable in a management role but not afraid to get your hands dirty? The award-winning office of Chelan County Public Works seeks applications for a full-time Solid Waste Manager.

Chelan County Public Works operates the Dryden Transfer Station, the Moderate Risk Waste Facility and several solid waste programs. The department also sets solid waste policy for the county. Learn more about our program at www.co.chelan.wa.us/solid-waste-management.

The Solid Waste Manager supervises our operations and a team of about eight employees, most of whom work in our facilities. The position directs and coordinates community and rural solid waste programs, including recycling, hazardous waste disposal, transfer station operations, compost facility operation, landfill closures, illegal dump sites, homeless encampments and other contracts.

A background in solid waste is preferred. But most importantly, we are looking for an engaged, team-oriented manager who can prioritize multiple tasks – and see them all to completion. This is not an office job; you will be splitting your time between the office, our facilities and the field.

The salary range is Step 2 at $7,884 per month to Step 8 at $10,415 per month. Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Employees receive a progression of steps until reaching Step 8. The position includes a state retirement system, with a deferred comp program available. Health insurance package includes Medical, Dental, and county contributions to a personal health savings account. Includes 11 paid holidays and 2 floating personal holidays along with monthly accrued vacation and sick leave.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; three (3) years’ experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A Washington State Driver’s license is required, in addition to the following certifications or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire: Solid Waste Association of North America Certified Manager of Transfer Station System, and Household Hazardous Waste/ Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Collection Operations Certification.

Applications and detailed job description are available at the Chelan County Human Resources Career Opportunities webpage; www.co.chelan.wa.us/human-resources/jobs or at 400 Douglas St., Suite 201, Wenatchee, WA 98801.

The application, letter of interest and resume must be returned to Chelan County Human Resources Department, 400 Douglas Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801, or emailed to                    human.resources@co.chelan.wa.us no later than August 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.