Job Description
Salary: $94,365.00 - $143,014.00 Annually
Location : Soldotna, AK
Job Type: Full-time
Department: SOLID WASTE
Division: SOLID WASTE ADMIN
Opening Date: 10/14/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Special instructions for job posting: This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.
Please be sure to attach requested documents to application. Definition Under the general direction and supervision of the borough mayor and/or his designee, the director of solid waste is responsible for the operation, management and administration of the solid waste department as set forth in KPB 2.51.
This recruitment is open until filled. Director of Solid WasteLow Salary RangeHigh Salary RangeRegular Gross Wages $ 94,365.00 $143,014.00Annual Benefits paid by KPB on Employee's behalf:
FICA $ 8,134.00 $ 12,773.00PERS $ 20,761.00 $ 31,465.00Health Insurance* $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00Life Insurance $ 131.00 $ 199.00Value of Leave Accrual (6.47 hrs. per pay period) Accrual paid as used. $ 8,358.00 $ 20,354.00Est. Total: $156,749.00 $232,805.00See Summary of Benefits for Additional Employee Benefits; Does not reflect Net pay.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or environmental field and four years of solid waste related experience, or graduation from an accredited engineering technician or environmental technician school and five years of solid waste/civil engineering related experience (experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis). Must have knowledge of landfill planning, design and operations; transfer facility planning, design and operations; federal, state and local regulations related to waste disposal; budgetary experience; two years of supervision and personnel management; proficiency with microcomputers; and ability to develop positive and effective interpersonal relationships. An unrestricted, valid Alaska driver's license is required.
Essential Functions 1. Responsible for budgeting, planning, development/construction, and operations of borough solid waste programs to ensure that waste is managed in an efficient, effective and environmentally sound manner.
2. Plans, implements and administers solid waste programs including, but not limited to, the hazardous waste collection, recycling, environmental, and litter collection programs; waste/recyclable hauling and transfer; waste site/facility design and construction waste site/facility operations; environmental monitoring and compliance; new program planning and development; solid waste road improvements; and solid waste user fee program.
3. Ensures borough compliance with local, state, and federal solid waste requirements including compilation, submittal and acquisition of solid waste permits and approvals. Oversees borough solid waste safety and environmental programs.
4. Organizes, coordinates, supervises and directs work assignments of borough solid waste personnel, and contract personnel as necessary.
5. Prepares construction, operation, and professional service documents including drawings, estimates, bid documents, contracts, and change orders. Administers contracts to ensure contractor/consultant compliance with the contract documents.
6. Prepares studies and reports. Coordinates, reviews, and approves consultant submitted reports and studies. Maintains extensive records relating to solid waste programs.
7. Represents the borough in dealing with contractors, the general public, local, state, and federal entities. Prepares presentations for, and conducts, public meetings and hearings on solid waste issues. Issues public education materials for waste related programs.
8. Works extensively with other borough departments to coordinate and plan solid waste activities.
9. Prepares solid waste department budgets. Reviews and approves purchase orders, invoicing and change orders. Provides cost estimates for immediate and long term solid waste operations and construction activities as required by state and federal regulations. Updates solid waste estimates on an annual basis.
10. Provides field investigation/inspection for solid waste improvements, operations and construction. Investigates complaints or problems encountered by the public or contractor.
11. Establishes solid waste disposal policies and procedures.
Other Functions: 1. Other related duties as assigned.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applying! Kenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans - Coverage begins on date of hire into a regular position.
- Biweekly payroll (24 pay periods); employee's contribution (pre-tax) deduction
- Borough-provided contribution for HSA or HRA
High Deductible Health Plan Calendar Year Deductible: Individual - $2,000*Family - $4,000
* Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum: Individual - $5,500 In-Network / $15,000
Out-of-Network Family - $9,000 In-Network / $30,000 Out-of-Network
Prescription Drug Plan Calendar Year Deductible: Individual - $2,000* Family - $4,000*
* Medical and prescription deductibles are combined and cross-accumulate * Medical and prescription out-of-pocket maximums are combined and cross-accumulate
Note: A spousal coverage surcharge of $150 per month ($75 per pay period) will be assessed if an employee's spouse declines health coverage available through his or her employer and is enrolled in the KPB Plans, or if the spouse elects to enroll in a reduced benefit plan which shifts primary coverage to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Plan. Employee Health Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year): Employee $47.50 ($95/month)
Spouse $47.50 ($95/month)
Children (1 - 5)$12.50 (per each child / $25 per child/per month)
Children (6+) $75 ($150 total/month)
Dental Plan Calendar Year Deductible Individual - $75 / Family - $250
Annual Maximum Benefit per Person - $2,500
Vision Plan There is no deductible applicable to the Vision Plan Eligible expenses include eye exams, lenses and frames and contact lenses.
Dental/Vision Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year): Coverage for employee and all eligible, enrolled dependents$15 ($30/month)
Borough Contribution to HSA or HRA Health Savings Account Calendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Health Reimbursement Arrangement Calendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Employees who elect to participate in, and meet eligibility requirements for, the HRA or HSA, shall have the Employer's contribution, *pro-rated, deposited into their account in equal monthly installments during the first pay period paid on the first payday of each month. *pro-rated is defined as $125.00 per month for an individual or $250.00 per month for a family, based on month of hire for new hires. This is based on the Boroughs contribution for a Full-Time employee of $1500.00 per year for an individual or $3000.00 per year for a family.
Guardian Flight AirMed & LifeMed AK transportation Discount family membership available at employee's expense.
Employee Assistance Program Available at no cost to employee and family members 24/7, through Magellan Health.
Flexible Spending Account Pre-tax payroll deduction for qualified medical/dental expenses available at employee's expense.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Pre-tax payroll deduction for dependent care expenses available at employee's expense.
Group Life and AD&D A life insurance policy for all regular status employees in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary. A $2,000 policy is also provided for spouse and dependent children.
Additional Group Life and AD&D Additional life insurance available at employee's expense.
Supplemental Policies Available through Colonial Life at employee's expense.
Personal Leave-Paid Time Off-PTO Employees accrue 6.47 hours of PTO from date of hire and it is available to use immediately. Accrual increases according to a 2, 5, and 10-year schedule.
Holidays Ten scheduled holidays plus two floating holidays.
Administrative Leave Administrative employees receive up to 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year.
Retirement Enrollment in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory. Employee/ Employer contributions dependent on PERS Tier Level employee is hired under.
Deferred Compensation Plan An optional employee-funded 457 deferred compensation program available through MissionSquare Retirement.
IRA & Roth IRA Available at employee's expense through MissionSquare Retirement.
This is only a Summary Sheet. Please see full Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision Plans for schedule of benefits and coverage. Consult your current Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as applicable KPB policies/procedures regarding other benefits outlined above.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference?
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COVER LETTER: This job posting requires a cover letter attached to the application. Have you attached your cover letter, as required, which highlights my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.
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RESUME: This job posting requires a resume attached to the application. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.
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Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3)
professional references. If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
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Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3)
personal references. If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
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Do you currently possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license?
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental field and four years of solid waste related experience;or graduation from an accredited engineering technician or environmental technician school and five years of solid waste/civil engineering related experience; or Bachelor's degree in Business and five years experience at the senior level, managing complex operation in logistic, manufacturing, or other similar businesses requiring the use of heavy equipment. Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis. Please describe your education and experience background below:
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Do you have two years of supervision and personnel management?
Required Question Kenai Peninsula Borough
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