Job 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.

 
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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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Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Remote job, Relocation, Monday to Friday,

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