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Program Manager II - Solid Waste Operations Manager, Public Works
Clark County, WA
Position Type: Full time
Location: Vancouver, WA
Salary: $7,497.00 - $10,496.00 monthly
Deadline: Open until filled; first review November 24, 2025
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The Program Manager II – Solid Waste Operations Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for Clark County’s solid waste, recycling, and materials management programs. This position manages complex projects, contracts, and partnerships that directly support waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable materials management across the region.

This position reports directly to the Solid Waste and Recycling Division Manager and works closely with the Division Manager on strategic planning, policy development, and long-term vision for the division. The incumbent plays a central role in implementing initiatives that strengthen the County’s solid waste infrastructure, ensure environmental compliance, and enhance system performance and efficiency.

Solid Waste Supervisor
City of Vancouver, WA
Position Type: Full time
Location: Vancouver, WA
Salary: $6,803.00 - $10,205.00 monthly
Deadline: Open until filled; first review November 21, 2025
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The City of Vancouver is seeking a Solid Waste Supervisor. The primary responsibilities are to ensure the provision of high quality and economical solid waste (garbage) and recycling services to residents and businesses in Vancouver. Duties include contract administration, annual rate review, special projects and studies related to implementing, expanding, and managing programs and services that reduce the volumes and toxicity of waste. Coordination with regional and internal partners to set and evaluate program directions, assess outcomes, and develop/manage budgets. Supervises two Solid Waste Analysts, a Solid Waste Planner, and a Solid Waste Assistant.

Manager, Solid Waste Operations
Deschutes County, OR
Position Type: Full time
Location: Bend, OR
Salary: $8,904.78 - $11,933.25 monthly
Deadline: Open until filled; applications will start to be reviewed after October 29, 2025
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Deschutes County is seeking a Manger, Solid Waste Operations. This position has key responsibilities for maintaining operational compliance and system performance for Deschutes County’s Knott Landfill and other solid waste management transfer facilities. You will be an adept manager of staff in addition to being conscious of the needs and expectations of our facilities customers. You will have opportunities to implement challenging and innovative programs and projects to advance solid waste management and waste reduction programs for Deschutes County, and to contribute to what is considered one of the best landfill operations in the State of Oregon.