Deputy Executive Director

If you are interested in this position, please apply at: SPSAVA.gov

Location: 723 Woodlake Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23320

Hours: M-F, 8a-4p (full-time)

Salary: $139,391.15 - $145,000.00 Annually

What We Do at SPSA

We're working hard at SPSA to keep our communities clean by managing waste in Southeastern Virginia through environmentally responsible practices. Our mission is to provide an efficient and responsible waste management system for our member communities which is driven by our vision to be the gold standard leader in innovative waste management and landfill operations.

Our commitment to our employees, communities, and the environment drives how we do business. Our values of community stewardship, pride, fiscal responsibility, convenience, dependability, and environmental stewardship guide our philosophy of waste management with a purpose.

Position Overview

The Deputy Executive Director is a senior leadership position and member of the executive team responsible for overseeing the operational functions of SPSA through the planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising of day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include development of short and long-range operational plans, direct supervision of senior staff responsible for the Regional Landfill, Transportation, Transfer Stations, Operations, Environmental Management, Fleet Maintenance, Safety division, and Recycling. Leadership in strategic planning, including identification and negotiation of new or renewed business opportunities. May perform duties of the Executive Director in his or her absence or as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The approximate amount of time spent on essential duties & responsibilities areas are as follows:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities % of Time

• Plans and manages SPSA’s operations including regional landfill, transportation, transfer stations, tire processing facility and fleet maintenance departments. 60%
• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned personnel. 30%
• Participates in corporate policy development and the formulation and implementation of strategic plans as a member of the Executive Team. 10%

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures adequate resources for all SPSA operations and oversees the maintenance of the hauling fleet and equipment.
• Provides timely and accurate oral and written reports and information about plans, progress, and problems
• As a member of the Executive Team, participates in corporate policy development and the formulation and implementation of strategic plans. Reviews recommendations concerning policy changes and assists in analyzing the impact the change will have on the operational cost, efficiency, and revenue of SPSA. 
• Hires, supervises, motivates, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.
• Directs staff in the development of division goals and objectives that help achieve SPSA’s overall mission.
• Oversees administrative matters such as managing contracts, conducting special studies, preparing routine or special reports.
• Maintains open and effective communications with all SPSA departments to ensure coordinated operations.
• Ensures SPSA’S operations conform to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Monitors the expenditure of budget funds for compliance with operational plans and SPSA policies while ensuring budget authorized levels are not exceeded. Reviews requests for budget transfers and recommends action for review and approval by the Executive Director.
• Provides guidance to Operations staff in the preparation of division operating and capital budgets. Reviews capital budget expenditure requests and recommends the timing and method of funding projects based on an economic cost analysis of each project.
• Assists the Executive Director in the development of SPSA’s operating and capital budgets and presenting the budgets to the SPSA Board of Directors.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Deputy Executive Director directly manages SPSA's Environmental Management Systems, The Environmental Division, Safety Division, Emergency Preparedness Plan, Regional Debris Contracts, Recycling and other areas, as directed by the Executive Director. 

General SPSA Executive Team Accountabilities

• Participates in corporate policy development, formulation, and implementation of strategic plans and decision-making to impact achievement of SPSA's objectives through effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Weighs SPSA’s long range requirements and its short-term challenges to develop a comprehensive plan for serving our member communities. Proposes innovative solutions to old and new challenges.
• Communicates effectively with SPSA’s Board of Directors. Offers expertise and guidance to the Board to make informed business decisions.
• Collaborates effectively with SPSA’s executive team, management, and staff in responding to questions and resolving concerns.
• Demonstrates effective management skills, selects, trains, develops, motivates, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel to achieve established objectives.
• Fosters a positive team atmosphere by exhibiting fairness, personal commitment, and dedication to the department. Inspires employees to consistently produce outstanding work and provide exceptional customer service.
• Sets performance expectations with managers and staff. Provides timely performance feedback, both written and verbal. Ensures staff and management job descriptions are up-to-date and reflect current duties, qualifications, and requirements.
• Maintains clear and concise communication and courteous, professional relationships with SPSA employees at all levels as well as government officials, vendors, member community representatives, and customers.
• Attends regular SPSA leadership meetings, monthly Board meetings, and presents updates to the Board on areas of responsibility upon request.
• Exhibits skill in interpersonal relations and the exercise of good judgment and discretion to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
• Demonstrates work behaviors that reflect commitment to SPSA’s mission, vision, and shared values in daily actions, service, appearance, and attitude. Represents the organization in a manner which demonstrates pride, competence, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ensures compliance with SPSA operational and employment policies, procedures, standards, and safety requirements. Maintains required training, licenses, and attends or provides safety training as required. 
• Acts as a steward of SPSA’s resources and services. Takes ownership and accountability for areas of responsibility. Acts with a sense of duty, integrity and follow through to demonstrate commitment and maintain high standards of dependability.

Experience & Education

• Required Education – Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, operations management or related discipline.
• Required Experience - 10 years of progressively responsible managerial experience in a solid waste operations environment or municipal/county government, including at least three years of department head level experience in a solid waste disposal system.
• Licenses – Valid Virginia driver’s license and safe driving record required to operate SPSA owned or leased vehicles.

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Knowledge & Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of general business management, organizational dynamics, team building, and customer service principles and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills and ability to exercise good judgment and discretion to interact effectively with employees, vendors, customers, member communities, and the general public.
• Knowledge of public sector management policies and procedures and solid waste industry environmental regulations and requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and licensing requirements relating to the proper receiving, transporting, processing, and disposing of solid waste.
• Thorough knowledge of management, budgeting, purchasing and financial practices and procedures necessary to direct the operations of multiple and diverse operational divisions, in the preparation and administering of capital improvement budgets.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation, repair, maintenance, and acquisition of heavy over and off the road trucks and earthmoving equipment.
• Skill in preparing, administering, and monitoring large and complex operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Knowledge of procedures, laws and regulations required to purchase equipment, goods, and services.
• Knowledge of risk management strategies and procedures for addressing business risks.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and ability to respond effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of people management principles and practices necessary to lead, manage, supervise, and motivate employees to higher levels of performance.
• Ability to analyze overall agency operations and to participate in the development of short- and long-term strategic management plans.