Environmental Services Operations Supervisor

St. Louis County is currently seeking an Environmental Services Operations Supervisor to join our team. This position will oversee field staff and coordinate activities at the Regional Landfill and all other Solid Waste collection facilities. Additional duties will include but are not limited to assisting in the administration of managing existing contracts, operational recommendations and budget evaluations.

An employee in this class is responsible for daily supervision of field staff and coordination of activities and procedures at solid waste facilities to ensure effective operation. Duties include directing work assignments; ensuring prescribed staffing of sites during operating hours; administering personnel functions in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and rules; developing and ensuring staff use of standard facility operating procedures; overseeing solid waste facility equipment and supply needs and orders; conducting facility inspections; and overseeing general facility upkeep and upgrade activities.  The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):  

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in environmental management, geology, biology, soil science, or a physical science-related field AND one (1) year full-time paid verifiable professional experience in environmental management, solid waste, land use planning, water resources, or a relevant field; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources and Administration.
• Successful completion of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Landfill Operator Training AND the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Facility Inspector Training within one (1) year of employment.  Failure to complete both of these trainings prior to the conclusion of the probationary period will result in termination from the position.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Apply by: 05/28/2026