Classifieds September 8, 2010

JOB OPENINGS

(1) Field Compliance Specialist
Metro Waste Authority, Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Field Compliance Specialist.

Essential Functions:
Implements the compliance at MWA facilities in accordance with all applicable environmental regulations.
Operates, inspects, and monitors the environmental systems, including leachate treatment, groundwater quality, air quality, surface water quality, and sampling.
• Perform environmental studies and inspections relating to MWA’s facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Agronomy, Animal Ecology (Natural Resources Ecology & Management), or a related field. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum of 18 months of experience in environmental project work. Additional relevant education may be substituted for experience. Environmental sampling experience is desirable.
• Valid state of Iowa Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.

For more information click here.

(2)  Environmental Specialist

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Services Division has an opening for an Environmental Specialist in Des Moines. The primary job responsibility for this position is to perform research and analysis, track and monitor trends, develop technical reports and other written work products related to beneficial use of solid waste byproducts, recycling markets and current and emerging waste management technologies and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications are: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a natural science AND six months of full-time work experience in one or more of the following solid waste areas:
Facility operation (landfill, transfer station, compost facility, etc)
• Recycling education and outreach/coordination
• Collection
• Consultant/engineering
• Agency/management administration
• Planning (urban/regional)
• Policy
• By-product marketing

For more information on this job and how to apply please visit
http://das.hre.iowa.gov/iowa.jobs.html and view 7850BR.

(3) Agency Operations Manager

The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency is seeking a full-time Operations Manager to oversee Agency operations. 

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will manage Site Supervisors, anticipate future requirements and participate in long-range planning, develop performance measures related to facility operations, manage development of solid waste field operations, coordinate with engineering staff on construction projects, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.  The individual must be well versed in local, state, and federal solid waste regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications
Landfill Operator Certification issued by the State of Iowa.  A bachelor’s degree required and 5+ years experience in sanitary landfill, compost site or other solid waste management site operations, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

To Apply
Submit résumé and cover letter to:
Patricia Myers
Office Manager
Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency
1954 County Home Road
Marion, IA  52302
or e-mail
pmyers@solidwasteagency.org

Salary: DOQ, excellent benefits package.  A pre-employment drug screening is required.

To view the entire job description, visit the Agency website at www.solidwasteagency.org

The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

(4) Agency Educator

The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency is seeking a full-time Educator to develop and present educational programs. 

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will give educational presentations to a variety of audiences, conduct site visits and tours, organize special events and assist in production of newsletters, brochures and other promotional material.  The individual must be comfortable presenting to various audiences and display effective communication skills. 

Qualifications
Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary. A bachelor’s degree in education, environmental science or other related field,  experience in education, community development, public speaking or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

To Apply
Submit résumé and cover letter to:
Patricia Myers
Office Manager
Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency
1954 County Home Road
Marion, IA  52302
or e-mail
pmyers@solidwasteagency.org

Salary: DOQ, excellent benefits package.  A pre-employment drug screening is required.

To view the entire job description, visit the Agency website at www.solidwasteagency.org

The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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