Jobs in Mount Vernon, NY

Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities is actively recruiting for an Assistant Commissioner of Environmental Projects for their facility in New Rochelle, NY.

Under general supervision, the incumbent of this class is a member of the senior leadership team in the Department of Environmental Facilities and is responsible for planning, implementing and promoting the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan, including programs associated with the County transfer stations, Material Recovery Facility, Household-Material Recovery Facility, and food waste recycling. The incumbent is also responsible for the management and oversight of the department’s NYS Consent Orders and Federal Administrative Orders and advises on the actions necessary to comply with such Orders; also responsible for the coordination of case management related to violations of the County’s Source Separation Law and Sewer Act. Responsibility involves monitoring these projects to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local environmental regulations and standards. Supervision is exercised over professional and support staff, and administrative oversight over compliance efforts. Does related work as required.

Requirements:

A Master’s degree in Environmental Science or closely related field, or a Juris Doctorate; and ten years professional experience in solid waste, legal or operational issues, two years of which must have involved the management and coordination of environmental projects

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess and maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York.

NOTES

1. The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek.

2. Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement

SPECIAL NOTES

Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

Filing an application for a posting does not substitute or relieve you of the requirement to file appropriate application and fee when the civil service exam may be announced.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Besides a competitive salary, our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and retirement plan.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to

Important: Please indicate Assistant Commissioner, Environmental Projects in the subject line of your e-mail.

Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer