Business Manager - Solid Waste (Internal Environment And Energy Applicants Only)

Description

The Environment and Energy department is seeking a Business Manager to oversee business functions of the Solid Waste division. The Solid Waste division includes the following sub-divisions, Solid Waste Operations, Waste Reduction and Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Centers, and Scalehouse Operations.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center located at 505 6th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About the position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as an Administrative Manager. Click here to view the job classification specification.

You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County's Environment and Energy department to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.

In this position, you will:

• Manage solid waste contracts related to the operations and maintenance of the solid waste facilities.
• Provide supervision of a Professional Engineer, Senior Environmentalist, Facility Project Manager, Intermediate Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant (2), and Principal Office Specialists (2).
• Manage and oversee the County's proprietary waste management system.
• Manage solid waste business functions including managing contracts.
• Oversee the Solid Waste Management Fee Program, including managing the work of two professional accounting contractors and Environment and Energy staff providing limited financial audits.
• Develop policy, oversee legislative activity, and participate in professional, regional and state organizations.
• Provide oversight in managing the enforcement of Ordinances 2 & 17.
• Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with County goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, urban planning, engineering, public administration, public health, environmental studies, or other field appropriate to the position and five years or more of experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position.
• Nine or more years of experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
• Supervising and leading teams.
• Working in solid waste operations.
• Preparing and monitoring a budget.
• Managing complex contracts.
• Addressing racial equity, gender equity, LGBTQIA equity, neurodiversity equity, differing ability equity.
• Implementing DEI initiatives or a strong desire to learn and engage in these efforts.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development related to DEI.

About the department:

The Environment and Energy department protects and preserves the environment to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. We engage communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions. We focus on reducing and responsibly managing waste, protecting and preserving ecosystems, delivering clean energy and promoting environmental stewardship.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Brooke McNamara

Brooke.McNamara@hennepin.us

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Environment and Energy?

Note: Limited duration employees not eligible

• Yes
• No

02

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Facility located at 505 6th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405, and remote as job duties require.

Work hours will be Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with flexibility.

While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, urban planning, engineering, public administration, public health, environmental studies, or other field appropriate to the position?

• Yes
• No

04

Briefly describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

05

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more, but less than 9 years
• 9 years or more

06

Describe your experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

How many years of experience do you supervising and leading teams?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

08

Describe your experience supervising and leading teams, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

How many years of experience do you have working in solid waste operations?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

10

Describe your experience working in solid waste operations, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

Do you have experience preparing and monitoring a budget?

• Yes
• No

12

Describe your experience preparing and monitoring a budget, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

13

Do you have experience managing complex contracts?

• Yes
• No

14

Describe your experience managing complex contracts, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

15

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes
• No

16

Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.

• Department email
• Department lateral/transfer process
• Department/unit bulletin board
• Employee Career Center (ECC)
• Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• HC Connect
• Human Resources of Hennepin County
• Hennepin County co-worker
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Supervisor/manager
• www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
• Other

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs