Solid Waste Director

Employer:Dougherty County Board of Commissioners

Address:  222 Pine Ave., Suite 340; Albany, Georgia, 31701

Phone: (229) 431-2122

Website: dougherty.ga.us

The Dougherty Solid Waste Department is hiring for a Solid Waste Director. The purpose of this position is to lead the Dougherty County Solid Waste Department; its’ budget, operations, environmental compliance, and the gas system.

This class formulates long-range goals for the organization, develop policy and position papers and negotiates with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.

Essential Tasks:

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Approves and submits environmental compliance reports to the Environmental Protection Division. Ensures best practices are being followed and the landfill remains in compliance.
• Plans, tracks, and implements budget.
• Manages department expenses and revenues.
• Approves daily expenses of the department.
• Directs the daily operations of the Solid Waste Department.