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Zero Waste Manager, Facilities Management Georgetown University

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

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Zero Waste Manager, Facilities Management - Georgetown University

The Zero Waste Manager has responsibility for the strategy, management and ongoing optimization of Georgetown University's waste management operations and Zero Waste initiatives; and leads efforts to achieve Georgetown's ambitious long-term vision of achieving Zero Waste (defined by industry standards as at least 90% diversion rate for solid waste).

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Tenant Services, the Zero Waste Manager interacts with faculty, staff, unionized employees, students, senior leadership, neighbors, external partners, vendors, government agencies and the general public; and collaborates with colleagues and partners as needed to accomplish goals, including but not limited to custodial services, residence life, neighborhood life, dining, graduation, sustainability, environmental safety, design and construction, and information services. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs supervisory and management work in organizing and directing the University's recycling, compost, waste-minimization and solid waste disposal programs.
• Develops and implements organization, staffing, equipment, schedules, policies, and procedures for the safe handling, collection, drop-off, pick-up, delivery and/or removal of materials.
• Ensures recycling and solid waste disposal is conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Prepares and submits budget for operation and maintenance needs of the program and equipment.
• Develops and implements communication program to educate and engage the University community on recycling and waste reduction requirements, procedures, objectives and goals.
• Serves as the University's technical resource regarding minimization, recycling/composting, and waste disposal matters.
• Ensures that collection, drop-off, pick-up and other recycling and waste disposal sites are kept clean.
• Administers contracted services required by the program.
• Hires, trains and supervises permanent, temporary and student employees.
• Coordinates sales and optimizes revenue for recyclable materials.
• Establishes and maintains services and programs that reduce waste and increase diversion. Tracks, evaluates and continually optimizes program performance.
• Coordinates operations with other internal and external parties as necessary to achieve goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 to 7 years of professional or managerial experience - with 3 years of experience directly related to recycling and solid waste management
• Computer literacy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated experience interacting successfully with diverse stakeholders and a client-responsive approach
• Vendor management, budget planning and team management experience
• Highly motivated, able to work independently, and concerned with recycling and environmental issues

Preferred qualifications

• Leadership and organizational skills
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement
• Experience working in a higher education context
• A LEED Green Associate, Sustainable Facility Manager or other relevant sustainability credential

Work Mode: On Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation - please visit Georgetown University's Work Mode Designation for staff and AAP positions for details.

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Submission Guidelines:

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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide for more information.


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