MANAGER OF PROGRAM OPERATIONSMANAGER OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Req #: 79384
Department: FACILITIES SERVICES: BUILDING SERVICES
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 11/20/2011
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary:
Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation's premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Facilities Services is the large and diverse organization that operates and maintains the Seattle campus facilities, grounds, utility distribution, transportation, waste management and environmental sustainability programs, and provides engineering direction for campus construction. Our highly skilled and dedicated staff share a strong sense of stewardship and take pride in working together to support the University's teaching, research and public service programs.
Building Services has an outstanding opportunity for aManager of Program Operations. Under the administrative direction of the Director of Building Services, the Manager of Program Operations for the Recycling and Solid Waste Unit is directly responsible for staff supervision, program operations, and vendor-contracted administration of the Recycling and Solid Waste Operating Unit and is accountable for unit results. Position responsibilities include human resource management, planning, organizing, controlling, evaluating activities and functions, and directing the operational, budgetary, and personnel activities of the Recycling and Solid Waste Operating Unit. The position provides leadership and strategic thinking for the University of Washington recycling and waste management efforts so that UW is in the best position to advantage future opportunities.
Administer and manage the program and operations of Recycling and Solid Waste. Responsible for policy and program development and establishing department goals to ensure program effectiveness for recycling, waste reduction, and solid waste management.
Direct the personnel, facility, and vehicle operations of Recycling and Solid Waste, including Packer Truck, Recycling Truck, and Litter Collection staff (currently 6 FTE); Driver/Warehouse Worker (currently 1 FTE); Transportation Supervisor (currently 1 FTE); Program Coordination Administrative staff (currently 2 FTE).
Oversee annual solid waste and recycling program budgets. Develop and review operating budgets. Approve and control expenditures and staffing resources. Produce cost estimates, plan and project future program needs, and monitor and analyze actual cost of programs. Implement cost-savings and system improvements. Create, review, and interpret statistical reports.
Responsible for maintaining and improving existing recycling programs, including Fiber Recycling; Food Waste Composting; Construction and Demolition and Wood Waste Recycling; Cans and Bottles Recycling; Special Event Recycling; Husky Football Solid Waste and Recycling; Student Move-in and Move-out; Electronics & White Goods Recycling; and Fluorescent Lighting Recycling.
Administer the implementation of University of Washington education and outreach programs, including the development and distribution of waste reduction and recycling literature and implementation of education programs for students, faculty, and staff.
Create new programs, expand existing operations, and reshape existing procedures to incorporate additional opportunities for waste diversion and waste reduction.
Administer procurement duties that include preparation of equipment purchase bid proposals, development of service requirements, and program-related bid specifications; contract development and contract compliance; management of Recycling and Solid Waste vendor relationships. Contract oversight for the University of Washington Solid Waste and Recycling Contract; Fiber Contract; Electronic and White Goods Recycling Contract; Metal Recycling Contract; Fluorescent Lighting Recycling Contract; and Organics Composting Contract.
Serve as the University's external representative to local, state, and federal agencies regarding recycling and solid waste issues. Provide regular information to the campus community and the general public about recycling and solid waste management.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field plus five years increasingly responsible experience in recycling, solid waste management, waste prevention, or a related field, including experience in supervision.
* Experience working in an administrative position in government, higher education or a related setting. Experience working with complex regulations. Experience with preparing and managing budgets and recommending and managing expenditures. Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret policies and procedures.
* Demonstrated commitment to build and maintain a strong team and customer service-oriented organization. Strong supervisory and people management skills. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and successfully to coordinate multiple tasks. Word processing and web research skills. Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, and web/desktop publishing programs.
* Progressive continuous experience in personnel management/supervision.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
* Working knowledge of the current programs, products, services, and systems at the University of Washington.
* Experience working in the public or higher education sectors and promoting sustainable practices, including waste management and waste reduction.
Condition of Employment:
* Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License
* Able to work in a non-smoking environment
* Considerable time is spent walking in the field
A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website,click here.
Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing anonline cover letter assessment,as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ase note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.
The University of Washington is a leader inenvironmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at / (tty) .
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