Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an Executive classification listed in Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) 3.30.172. In accordance with AMC 3.70.060.C1 this position is exempt from collective bargaining and in accordance with AMC 3.30.172.B7, this position is subject to appointment by the Mayor of Anchorage.

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks candidates for Waste Management Director to lead the Solid Waste Services Department. The Waste Management Director manages two separate municipal utilities, Solid Waste Disposal and Refuse Collection. Solid Waste Disposal is an enterprise activity which operates the Anchorage Regional Landfill, a Class 1 RCRA Subtitle D landfill, and transfer stations. Refuse Collection is an enterprise activity that provides refuse collection services for residential and commercial customers. The Director oversees daily operations, capital projects, and develops departmental budgets.

To be considered for this position an applicant must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire. (If an offer of employment is made, the applicant will need to produce a driving record before being hired.)

AND

An applicant must possess or be able to obtain within one (1) year of hire the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) Inspector Certification. Follow this link for more information on SWANA MOLO certification.

AND

A High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and fourteen (14) years experience in the solid waste management field overseeing daily operations and capital projects, developing departmental budgets and at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in the field.

Holding an academic degree can substitute for experience as follows:

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Waste Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science / Engineering or a closely related academic discipline can substitute for two (2) years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Waste Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science / Engineering or a closely related academic discipline can substitute for four (4) years of experience.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Waste Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science / Engineering or a closely related academic discipline can substitute for (6) years of experience.

• Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this position.
• Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.
• Submit copy of transcripts for highest academic degree awarded.
• If you reference any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment to this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:
Once applicants click on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at (907) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Alaska Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571