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This job description is a summary of the primary functions and expectations for this position. Additional
<br />department- related duties may be assigned as required.
<br />MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
<br />• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Environmental
<br />Health, Business Administration, or another closely related field.
<br />• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience performing complex facilities maintenance
<br />work, including financial management, administration, and supervision of staff.
<br />• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in a Solid Waste related position.
<br />• A combination of formal education, training, and experience may substitute for the requirements above.
<br />• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
<br />• Must attend KCSO Trustee Training prior to working with KCSO Trustees.
<br />• A criminal history background check will be performed, to include fingerprinting. Candidates may not
<br />qualify if they have misdemeanor or felony charges or convictions. Convictions will not necessarily disqualify
<br />you from employment. Factors such as age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation,
<br />and rehabilitation will be taken into account.
<br />REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
<br />• Demonstrated knowledge of governmental organization, rules, regulations, and processes.
<br />• Working knowledge of Solid Waste services, methodologies and technologies, and knowledge of relevant laws
<br />and regulatory agency requirements.
<br />• Strong financial management skills, including knowledge of fiscal programming and budgeting processes
<br />necessary to ensure that budget constraints and program timelines are met.
<br />• Must possess strong supervisory skills and have the ability to provide leadership, counsel, motivation,
<br />professional development, constructive performance reviews, and discipline to professional, technical and
<br />administrative staff.
<br />• Must have hands-on experience using the methods, materials, tools, and equipment required to perform
<br />the essential functions.
<br />• Ability to work under stress and pressure and respond to crisis or emergency situations.
<br />• Ability to create and comprehensive short and long term plans.
<br />• Ability to plan, organize, and monitor activities according to priorities, established schedules, and deadlines.
<br />• Ability to create and/or maintain a compliant safety program, develop safety awareness, and ensure
<br />employees adhere to requirements.
<br />• Ability to read, understand and effectively work from building and landscape blueprints.
<br />• Must be a hands-on manager, willing to work alongside, or in lieu of staff as needed; must be available to
<br />take and respond to calls beyond regular business hours.
<br />• Must be comfortable with modern technology, be proficient in the use of computers systems, including
<br />Microsoft Office, and possess the ability to quickly learn other department and /or County systems, programs,
<br />and applications.
<br />• Ability to select and oversee the work of consultants and contractors for building repairs and renovations.
<br />• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form, with tact and diplomacy, including public
<br />presentations, media releases, and grant applications.
<br />• Ability to create and maintain excellent customer relations, while balancing ever-changing priorities.
<br />• Strong organization skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.
<br />• Patience, determination, and the ability to manage change and pressure successfully.
<br />• Must have the ability to physically perform the essential functions of the position and safely operate a
<br />motor vehicle.
<br />PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
<br />• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Construction Management, Environmental Health
<br />or other closely related field.
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