Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent, Landfilling Operations

About the Department

Prince William County’s Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Superintendent to join our team at the County’s Municipal Sanitary Landfill in Manassas, Virginia. This position oversees daily landfilling operations and supervises personnel to achieve operational objectives and ensure regulatory compliance. The Landfill Assistant Superintendent also plays a key role in project coordination, equipment procurement, and safety programs. This position, along with other Assistant Superintendents, serves as the group responsible for the facility when the Landfill Superintendent is unavailable.

About This Role:

The Landfill Assistant Superintendent works primarily independently, both in the office and in the field, under the supervision and direction of the Landfill Superintendent. The work requires sound and ethical judgment, as well as the ability to read, understand, and comply with a wide range of complex regulatory requirements and permits. Knowledge of the methods and best practices for planning, organizing, and supervising active landfilling operations and maintenance of closed areas is required. The ability to read, understand, follow, and implement topographic, construction, and report drawings is essential.

Responsibilities in this role may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operations Management – Oversee daily operations of the active sanitary landfill and closed landfill areas in conformance with applicable regulations, permits, engineering drawings, best practices, and established standards. Review construction drawings, establish and check grades, oversee filling activities, and ensure construction conforms with design drawings. Oversee and coordinate various contractor activities on site.
• Employee Supervision and Leadership – Directly supervise up to 12 employees, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and mentoring staff. Foster a collaborative, safety-focused workplace. Establish priorities, create work schedules, monitor work efforts, and develop and implement solutions to improve teamwork and efficiency and address operational issues.
• Environmental Compliance – Ensure proper maintenance of the landfill’s environmental control systems related to air, landfill gas, groundwater, stormwater, leachate, and sediment & erosion control. Prepare and maintain operational and regulatory documentation and reports. Use computers and computer software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Facility and Equipment Management – Assist in coordinating the maintenance, repair, and replacement of facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure optimal performance and operational efficiency.
• Customer Service – Routinely interact with County staff, vendors, businesses, and the general public. Handle complex customer inquiries and resolve issues in a professional and tactful manner.
• Process Improvement – Analyze operational data and employee workflows to enhance efficiency, safety, and customer service. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize facility operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum five (5) years of full-time related experience (full-time experience related to active solid waste landfilling operations or construction site development)

Preferences:

• Minimum three (3) years of full-time supervisory experience, including directing and evaluating 10 or more employees in an operational environment, is preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of work experience dealing directly with the public in a customer service setting is preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Special Requirements:

• Special License Requirement – A current Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Class II Waste Management Facility Operator License or the ability to obtain the license within eight (8) months of hire is required for this position.
• Driving Requirement – Having and maintaining a valid driver’s license is a requirement of the position. This job also requires driving a County vehicle.
• Essential Service Requirement – This position is designated as an essential employee. Responding to emergencies, inclement weather, and other issues that may impact facility operations before or after regular working hours, including on holidays and weekends, is required.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – This job is a safety-sensitive position that requires wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety shoes, safety vest, and hard hat.
• Physical Requirement – This job requires lifting up to 50 pounds, exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects. The work is generally performed in both inside and outside environments and may be exposed to vibrations, intense noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, gases, inadequate lighting, and poor ventilation. The ability to safely work in inclement weather and around vehicular traffic and heavy equipment is required. The job also requires the ability to routinely walk long distances over rough terrain in noisy and dusty conditions, as well as climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Pre-employment Requirement – Successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination is a condition of employment for this position.

Work Schedule:

The typical work schedule for this position is 37.5 hours per week. Working some weekends and holidays is required. Shift days and hours are subject to change based on business needs. Working outside of regularly scheduled hours with little or no notice may be required in the event of inclement weather or a department or County emergency.

Hiring Salary Range:

$70,921.50 to 125,014.50 annually 

Hiring Salary Range:

$70,921.50 to 125,014.50 annually 

Benefits

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.
Prince William County Benefit Programs

Supplemental Questions

01

I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.

• I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement.
• I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

Select the option below that reflects your highest level of completed education. Please ensure your education is documented on your job application.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Associate degree
• High School diploma/GED
• None of the above

03

How many years of full-time work experience related to active solid waste landfilling operations do you have?

• 7 or more years
• 5 - 6 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• No experience to less than 1 year

04

How many years of full-time work experience do you have related to construction site development? Please ensure your work experience is documented on your job application.

• 7 or more years
• 5 - 6 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• No experience - less than 1 year

05

How many years of full-time work experience do you have as a direct supervisor of other employees in an operational environment? Please ensure your supervisory experience is documented on your job application.

• 3 or more years of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 1 year of experience
• No experience

06

How many employees have you directly supervised, including assigning work and evaluating performance?

• 10 or more employees
• 6 to 9 employees
• 3 to 5 employees
• 1 to 2 employees
• No experience to less than 1 year

07

How many years of experience do you have dealing directly with the public in a customer service setting? Please ensure your customer service experience is documented on your job application.

• 3 or more years of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 1 years of experience
• No experience to less than 1 year

08

Please indicate if you have any of the following professional licenses and certifications (check all that apply).

• Virginia DPOR Class II Waste Management Facility Operators License
• SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• None of the above

09

Which of the following best describes your comfort level with using computers for daily work tasks?

• I rarely use computers and may need training.
• I can perform basic tasks on a computer, such as checking email and simple document writing.
• I use computers daily and use Microsoft Office software as part of my regular job duties.

10

Which of the following best describes your experience using Microsoft Outlook?

• I have never used Microsoft Outlook
• I have used Outlook to send and receive emails only
• I have routinely used Outlook to send emails, manage calendars, and schedule meetings.

11

Which of the following best describes your experience using Microsoft Word?

• I have never used Microsoft Word.
• I have used Word to type simple documents without formatting.
• I have used Word to create and edit documents with formatting features like headers, footers, and tables.

12

Which of the following best describes your experience using Microsoft Excel?

• I have never used Microsoft Excel
• I have used Excel to view or enter basic data into spreadsheets that were created by others.
• I have used Excel to create spreadsheets, including writing basic formulas and sorting data.

13

This position is designated as essential personnel, and responding to emergencies, including outside of normal business hours (weekends and holidays), is a required responsibility. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have a valid driver's license from Virginia or another state?

• Yes
• No

15

Are you willing and able to perform the physical requirements of this position, including lifting up to 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

16

Are you willing and able to successfully complete a required pre-employment physical examination as a condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Prince William County Government

Address

1 County Complex Court








Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website

https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers