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The Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Management Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve in a leadership role filling the position of Project Manager. This position is responsible for planning, developing, and executing multiple projects for the Division including the development of a county-wide materials management plan/solid waste facility masterplan and other program and facility projects. This is professional work performed with considerable independence and initiative.

• Lead the development of a countywide Materials Management & Solid Waste Master Plan
• Drive innovative recycling, diversion, and waste reduction programs
• Oversee major facility development projects from concept to completion
• Manage multimillion-dollar budgets and ensure financial accountability
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, consultants, and County staff
• Communicate with industry partners, elected officials, stakeholders, and the public
• Deliver complex technical information in a clear, engaging way
• Support a collaborative, inclusive, and solutions-focused work culture

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, management, law, planning or a related field and five (5) years of demonstrably successful experience in solid waste management/recycling, planning, environmental management, project management, project implementation. In lieu of the degree requirements, additional relevant may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Management Division

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.Orange County Utilities provides end-of-life materials management services and water resources to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The County’s materials management system includes two transfer stations and a disposal complex that houses two active landfills, three closed landfills, recycling activities, and support facilities that manage more than one million tons of materials annually. The County contracts collection services for more than 230,000 residential units.

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