SOLID WASTE MANAGER

The Town of Swanzey (pop. 7,230) located in southwestern New Hampshire seeks a knowledgeable and experienced Solid Waste Manager to manage and coordinate all aspects of the community’s Recycling Center/Transfer Station as well as its operations processing recyclables and accepting other solid waste.   Working under the supervision of a three-member Board of Selectmen, the Manager supervises one full-time Assistant Manager and twelve part-time employees.

Desired skills and experience include knowledge of municipal solid waste and recycling management issues, mechanical aptitude and “trouble shooting” skills, some experience operating mechanical / motorized equipment used in solid waste operations.  Experience with computers and Microsoft Office applications is desired. Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting, turning, reaching and squatting. Candidates should possess proven interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to maintain positive working relationships with elected officials, department heads, employees, and the public.  In addition, working Saturday’s (the center’s busiest day) is required.   A complete position description and application is available at www.town.swanzey.nh.us.

Salary for this full-time position is dependent upon qualifications and experience, and includes a competitive benefit package.  Submit cover letter and resume, with salary history and references, to Shane O’Keefe. Town Administrator, PO Box 10009, Swanzey, NH 03446, or sokeefe@town.swanzey.nh.us, by April 1, 2013. The Town of Swanzey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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