The District of Columbia Department of Public Works is seeking a Program Manager for the Office of Waste Diversion, also known as the Zero Waste DC Team. The Program Manager is responsible for leading the District’s efforts to achieve an 80% solid waste diversion rate through the design, implementation, and evaluation of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting policies, programs, and infrastructure. The incumbent leads a team of zero waste professionals, coordinates across interagency and regional partnerships, and will implement the District’s strategic Zero Waste DC Plan, which will be released in Summer 2023. Competitive applicants will have experience implementing waste diversion programs and policies and leading teams and should possess strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence.

Applicants must possess five (5) years of specialized experience as a Waste Diversion Specialist plus two (2) years of experience in leadership. To be creditable, Specialized Experience may include but is not limited to: a demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful waste diversion and reduction programs including those for composting and reuse; programs to reduce and prevent waste such as repair clinics for reuse of household appliances and items, and/or reusable or refillable packaging and food ware, glass recycling, and Pay-As-You-Throw programs.

To apply, visit careers.dc.gov and search job ID 22169.