Solid Waste Manager Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $37.43 Hourly
Location : Borough Maintenance Facility - 47140 East Poppy Lane, Soldotna, AK
Job Type: Full-time
Department: SOLID WASTE
Division: SOLID WASTE ADMIN
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
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Definition
Under the general direction and supervision of the Solid Waste Director or designee, the Contract Administrator - Solid Waste prepares contracts, performs project and construction management; ensures that the solid waste facilities are developed, operated and maintained in accordance with the contracts and regulations; assists with budgeting; and operates, repairs, and inspects solid waste equipment, facilities and landfills.
Minimum Qualifications
High school or GED; four years' experience in the solid waste field (up to three years of training in a solid waste or environmental science related curriculum may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis); Within the last five (5) years, must have three (3) years' experience in the preparation, administration and monitoring of contracts. Must have working knowledge of environmental laws and regulations related to waste disposal. Must be familiar with budgeting, supervision, and surveying. Must possess or successfully attain Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification within one year. Must communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Must be proficient in both MS Word and Excel. Must have and maintain a valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license. This position will require flying in small aircraft or travel by barge or boat.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience: Professional experience with service, construction and/or design professional contracts; professional experience referencing pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including regulations concerning governmental purchasing code; one year of heavy equipment
Essential Functions
1. Administers contract oversight, monitoring contractor performance and tracking compliance within the terms of service agreements. Reviews required site records. Reviews contractor invoicing for accuracy. Resolves contract payment disputes. Support mediation between contractors, other KPB divisions and external agencies, concerning contract payment and regulatory compliance. If observed, presents noted deficiency to the supporting contractor and develops a resolution path to resolve compliance.
2. Assists with the preparation of documents associated with: construction, operations, professional services, supplies and equipment, bidding and contracting.
3. Provides project development, management, planning, and inspection. Reviews and documents the site operations and maintenance events in regard to the quality and quantity of materials, methods of placement, repair of materials and equipment, site development, and safety.
4. Provides research, maintains records, prepares reports and documents in support of duties. Oversees the landfill computer system including program software development, staff and contractor training, and records management.
5. Monitors and coordinates leachate, stormwater, and wash water treatment, sampling, collection, and disposal. Coordinates operation, maintenance and repair of fire suppression and detection systems.
6. Provides information to the public on proper disposal methods for various wastes, if acceptable, at borough solid waste facilities. Performs research to ensure materials are acceptable.
7. Conducts site surveying/measurements and compiles development data.
8. Operates, maintains, repairs and constructs improvements to solid waste equipment, vehicles, site and facilities. Operates all heavy equipment and waste processing equipment.
9. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including borough employees, Authority officials and the general public.
10. Performs operation, repairs, minor construction, inspections, spill and abandoned material collection/cleanup, at other sites as needed. Loads, hauls and transports waste and recyclable material to various solid waste sites and to Anchorage.
11. Must complete training as required. Training may include, but will not be limited to, 40-hour hazardous waste certification, Manager of Landfill Operations certification, asbestos worker certification, refrigerant recovery certification, first aid, CPR, and CDL (commercial driver's license).
Other Functions:
1. Develops information and promotion data for displays, assembles displays and participates in public promotion events.
2. Other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl: wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment; and communicate orally and in writing. Vision abilities required. The employee must frequently transport up to 50 pounds and occasionally transport up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Other Requirements:

1. Examination: A medical examination is required upon hire and at least every two years as prescribed by the employer.

We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applying!
The Kenai Peninsula Borough is an EEO Employer. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Kenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans
• Coverage begins on date of hire into a regular position.
• Biweekly payroll (24 pay periods); employee's contribution (pre-tax) deduction
• Borough-provided contribution for HSA or HRA
High Deductible Health Plan
Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual - $2,000*
Family - $4,000*
Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum:
Individual - $5,500 In-Network / $15,000 Out-of-Network
Family - $9,000 In-Network / $30,000 Out-of-Network
A spousal coverage surcharge of $150 per month ($75 per pay period) will be assessed if an employee's spouse declines health coverage available through his or her employer and is enrolled in the KPB Plans, or if the spouse elects to enroll in a reduced benefit plan which shifts primary coverage to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Plan.
Prescription Drug Plan Note:
Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual - $2,000*
Family - $4,000*
* Medical and prescription deductibles are combined and cross-accumulate
* Medical and prescription out-of-pocket maximums are combined and cross-accumulate
Employee Health Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):
Employee $47.50 ($95/month)
Spouse $47.50 ($95/month)
Children (1 - 5) $12.50 (per each child / $25 per child/per month)
Children (6+) $75 ($150 total/month)
Dental Plan
Calendar Year Deductible
Individual - $75 / Family - $250
Annual Maximum Benefit per Person - $2,500
Vision Plan
There is no deductible applicable to the Vision Plan.
Eligible expenses include eye exams, lenses and frames and contact lenses.
Dental/Vision Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):
Coverage for employee and all eligible, enrolled dependents $15 ($30/month)
Borough Contribution to HSA or HRA
Health Savings Account
Calendar Year Contribution
$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Calendar Year Contribution
$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Employees who elect to participate in, and meet eligibility requirements for, the HRA or HSA, shall have the Employer's contribution, *pro-rated, deposited into their account in equal monthly installments during the first pay period paid on the first payday of each month.
Guardian Flight AirMed & LifeMed AK transportation
Discounted family membership for air ambulance services available at employee's expense.
Employee Assistance Program
Offered through Magellan Health, this program provides free support services to employees & their family. Options include limited counseling, wellbeing coaching, legal services & more.
Career Grants
Available to regular status, classified employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee funded via pre-tax deduction. These optional accounts include a Medical FSA for qualifying medical/dental/vision expenses, a Limited Purpose FSA for qualifying dental/vision expenses, or a dependent care FSA for qualifying childcare/eldercare expenses. All accounts have maximum annual limits set by the IRS & must be elected annually.
Group Life and AD&D
A life insurance policy for all regular status employees in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary. A $2,000 policy is also provided for spouse and dependent children.
Additional Group Life and AD&D
Additional life insurance available at employee's expense.
Supplemental Insurance Policies
Supplemental policies including accident, cancer, disability and critical illness available through Colonial Life at employee's expense via payroll deduction.
Pet Insurance
Discounted rates for pet insurance through MetLife available at employee's expense.
Personal Leave-Paid Time Off-PTO
Employees accrue 3.08 hours of PTO per full pay period from date of hire and it is available to use immediately. Accrual increases according to a 1, 2, 5, and 10-year schedule. New hires receive a lump sum of $1,000 upon completion of 12 months of
satisfactory service.
Holidays
Ten scheduled holidays plus two floating holidays.
Administrative Leave
Administrative employees who are overtime exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act will receive up to 160 hours of administrative leave per year, as earned, to be used like annual leave.
Retirement
Enrollment in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory. Employee/ Employer contributions dependent on PERS Tier Level employee is hired under.
Please note, PERS calculates service based on 6 hrs. per day/30 hrs. per week as full-time. If working less than this, your years of service (used to determine vesting schedule, retirement etc.) will be prorated accordingly. Please contact PERS for more information.
Supplemental Retirement Accounts
Available at employee's expense through MissionSquare Retirement. Options include an optional, employee-funded, pre-tax 457 deferred compensation program and/or a post-tax IRA.
*pro-rated is defined as $125.00 per month for an individual or $250.00 per month for a family, based on month of hire for new hires. This is based on the Boroughs contribution for a Full-Time employee of $1500.00 per year for an individual or $3000.00 per year for a family.
This is only a Summary Sheet. Please see full Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision Plans for schedule of benefits and coverage. Consult your current Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as applicable KPB policies/procedures regarding other benefits outlined above.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference?

• Yes
• No

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COVER LETTER: This job posting requires a cover letter attached to the application. Have you attached your cover letter, as required, which highlights my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

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RESUME: This job posting requires a resume attached to the application. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a valid Alaska driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have four (4) years' experience in the solid waste field? Up to three years of training in a solid waste or environmental science related curriculum may substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.Briefly describe below:
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Within the last five (5) years, do you have the three (3) years' experience in the preparation, administration and monitoring of contracts?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification? If no, must obtain within one year.

• Yes
• No

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Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3) professional references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
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Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3) p