Job Description

Our ideal candidate will have a strong solid waste background, excellent leadership skills, the ability to communicate effectively and to create an environment where customer service is the focus.

Position Information
Manage facilities and operations for the County-owned and contractor-operated Olympic View Transfer Station (OVTS) and the three County-owned and operated Recycling and Garbage Facilities located in Hansville, Olalla, and Silverdale. Responsibilities include ongoing management and oversight of facilities and operations and direct supervision of two Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Coordinators as facility leads, 12 M&O Workers as facility attendants, and summer help. Includes the use of highly technical skills and abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelors Degree in engineering, science, environmental science, physical science or related field; and
  • Four years of professional experience solid waste management to include one year of specific experience coordinating, developing and managing programs related to the operations of solid waste facilities, disposal and transportation; and
  • One year of supervisory experience; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work.

Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications

Experience overseeing and administrating grant and contracts.
Experience working with public and with regulatory agencies.
Driving Requirements The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION:

Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public.  Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.

  • This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • This position is non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals.  Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
  • Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
  • Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
  • This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
  • Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.

This position is open until filled. The first review is scheduled for June 2, 2025; and then weekly.

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