Fairfax, Virginia
Posted: 14-Apr-26
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Years of Experience:
Internal Number: 26-00578
Do you want to make a difference? Are you excited to join a team that serves in assisting to help make Fairfax County a zero-waste municipality? If your answers are “Yes”, we need you! The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks a General Manager for the I-66 Transfer Station Complex that is experienced in overseeing large, comprehensive and critical solid waste-related operations.
The I-66 Transfer Station Complex consists of an active 2,000+ tons a day Transfer Station (which includes a recycling station, yard waste station, food scrap collection station, E-Waste station, household hazardous waste station, etc.), and an approximately 100-acre closed landfill which includes active gas and leachate collection systems.
This position will manage the day-to-day operations of the complex, with a staff of over 110 with 7 days a week operation. Guides the overall operation of the facility including safety, compliance, performance metrics, budget, and financial requirements. Position requires incumbent to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties and to drive to/from construction sites, offsite meetings, training and/or conferences. Position is designated as Emergency Service Personnel. Employee in this position must fulfill emergency service duties and comply with Solid Waste and DPWES safety programs and guidelines.
Additional Responsibilities Include: Recommends staffing levels, equipment needs and capital improvements. Leads, guides and supervises I-66 Transfer Station personnel. Supervises employees to include the delegation and review of work assignments. Sets objectives and expectations to meet goals and mission of work unit. Assists/coordinates workforce planning for positions supervised. Assigns the work schedule and work of staff. Monitors and reviews project and task status with assigned staff to meet work units’ performance goals. Ensures and administers compliance with Federal, State and local regulations. Keeps abreast of current and changing Federal, State and local regulations and shares information with staff and users as appropriate. Actively advocates and promotes a safe work environment. Ensures that safety protocols are being met and that staff stays current with safety practices and expectations.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:
Note: Solid Waste Management operates a seven day per week operation. This position is designated as emergency essential personnel and may be required to respond during inclement weather or emergency situations. May be required to work weekends and holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, engineering, construction management, or a related field; plus six years of experience in an environmental, engineering or construction management program, which includes one year of supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- A valid driver's license.
- Class II Waste Management Facility Operators License within 18 months of hire.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and a credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ten or more years overseeing large, comprehensive and critical solid waste-related operations.
- Ten or more years managing a team consisting of 50 or more employees in a transfer station, solid waste, environmental, trucking, construction and/or trades industry.
- Experience managing union employees.
- Documented communications and project management related skills and experience.
- Five or more years overseeing a multi-million project, facility, organization, etc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance and 25 to 50 lbs. with or without assistance. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to speak fluent English and effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Able to tolerate and be exposed to dangerous machinery, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, odors, and infectious diseases. Manual dexterity is needed in the performance of this position. This position requires the incumbent to be mobile and be able to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, and lift in the performance of all duties. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
