Waste Reduction Manager
Louisiana State University
Chicago, Illinois
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeManager
The Waste Reduction Manager oversees the University's solid waste, recycling, and resource recovery operations, including the collection, transportation, sorting, processing, and storage of collected materials. The position manages waste and recycling personnel, contracted service providers, operational budgets, and service contracts to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations. Responsibilities include operational performance monitoring, waste diversion and material recovery initiatives, data management and reporting, special event waste services, and continuous improvement of waste and recycling programs. The position works collaboratively with campus stakeholders to integrate resource recovery and waste reduction strategies into daily operations while advancing the University's sustainability and resource management goals.
Job Duties:
Solid Waste & Recycling Operations
Directs and oversees daily waste and recycling operations, including the collection, transportation, sorting, processing and storage of campus generated waste and recyclable materials. Manages all operational requests and service issues related to waste and recycling services. Coordinates with contracted service providers and internal staff to audit container infrastructure, collection schedules and service performance to optimize collection systems and improve resource efficiencies. Develops and implements operational strategies to reduce contamination, increase material recovery, and advance the University's waste diversion goals. -45%.
Data Management, Reporting & Program Performance
Develops and maintains systems for tracking waste and collections, material weights, contamination rates, landfill diversion metrics, and operational performance indicators. Analyzes trends, and prepares routine reports to support waste management operations. Provides departmental units with waste and recycling data reports to support informed decision-making and resource management. Uses reporting data to further support and improve operational efficiency, increase material recovery and reduce contamination of material streams.- 15%
Event Based Operations
Reviews and approves event based waste/recycling collections for special event/activity requests being held on outside campus venues in accordance with campus policies, operational standards and sustainability objectives. Collaborates with LSU departments, event organizers, and external vendors to coordinate waste management logistics and support waste diversion efforts. Directs and oversees the deployment, servicing and removal of waste and recycling infrastructure for outside campus events, including oversight of waste management operations for seven annual home football games and other outdoor events that require weekend support.- 15%
Financial Oversight
Review and reconcile monthly invoices for solid waste and recycling collection operations. Verify service levels and billing accuracy, Prepare internal billings in a timely manner.- 10%
Contract Compliance
Manage all vendor contracts for waste collection, recycling, and material recovery operations, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, regulatory compliance and operational standards. Develop recommendations to support future contract specifications, amendments and renewals.- 10%
Other duties as assigned.- 5%
Special or Physical Requirements:
This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
This position regularly engages in financial matters including handling credit cards, cash, grant funds, or other university funds, and must undergo a credit check per FASOP HR-04.
This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Environmental Management or any related field and 3 years of management-level experience.
LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Minimum License:
Valid Class E Driver's License
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.