Environmental Administrator. Lyon County. Minnesota. Lyon County is seeking a collaborative leader to be our next Environmental Administrator.

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1 Lyon County Minnesota Environmental Administrator Lyon County is seeking a collaborative leader to be our next Environmental Administrator.

2 County Growth & Development New Landfill Cell The Lyon County Regional Landfill is currently serving the counties of Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Pipestone and Rock. The landfill receives approximately 46,000 tons per year in MSW and Industrial Waste. This landfill currently has leachate treatment ponds, active gas collection, a demolition materials transfer site and problem material collection. The landfill was originally permitted for 1,800,000 cubic yards of capacity; of which all has been filled. A new 10 year permit was issued to the County in 2014 which expanded the original permitted volumes. The new permitted capacity for both lined and unlined area is 4,115,974 cy. At this time, 42 (19 unlined, 29 lined) acres of the 80 acres is designated for mixed municipal solid waste (MSW). Construction of Phase 10a 8 acres (4ac with current use) was completed in In 2008 the County conducted an Environmental Review for the ultimate capacity which extends out the life of this facility to 81 years. Contracts: The residential single stream recycling program provides residential recycling carts to all municipalities and other unincorporated areas, for both single family and apartment units. MPCA contract to provide House Hold Hazardous Waste program for ten counties in Southwest MN. These counties include Yellow Medicine, Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Pipestone, Murray, Cottonwood, Rock, Nobles, and Jackson Budgets: Environmental $46,750 Recycling--$337,500 HHW--$211,325 Landfill---$1,780,700

3 Twin Lakes Park Development Bike Trail Construction Lyon County Communities: Amiret Ghent Minneota Balaton Green Valley Russell Cottonwood Lynd Taunton Florence Marshall Tracy Garvin

4 Lyon County at a glance: Population (2010): 25,857 County Employees: 125 Lyon County has 460,000 acres in 710 square miles and boasts of having two county parks; Garvin Park and Twin Lakes Park. Marshall is the county seat of Lyon County and the largest community and economic center in Lyon County. With 13,680 people, Marshall comprises fifty-three percent of the population of the county. Lyon County is governed by five County Commissioners, elected to four-year terms. Current Commissioners include Charles Sanow; District 1, Steve Ritter; District 2, Paul Graupmann; District 3, Rodney Stensrud; District 4, and Rick Anderson; District 5. The Commissioners meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The Public Works building is on the Lyon County Fairgrounds and is the home of the Engineering, Parks, and Environmental departments. The Government Center is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and houses offices including: County Administrator, Assessor, Attorney, Veterans Services, Recorder, and Auditor/Treasurer. The Minnesota Workforce Center, Southwest Health & Human Services and the courtrooms for the Fifth District Court system are also housed in the Government Center. County Highlights: Home of Southwest Minnesota State University Developing: Southwest Regional Amateur Sports Center- future location: Marshall Abundant restaurants, shopping facilities, car dealerships, hotels, elementary & high schools and hospitals & clinics throughout the County Beautiful lakes, parks & bike trail

5 County Organization: County Environmental Administrator Position: The purpose of this position is to develop, coordinate and implement the programs of the Lyon County Environmental Department. Oversight and departmental administration includes, but not limited to: Solid Waste, Recycling, Hazardous Waste programs, and County Parks development. Responsible for supervising staff; directing activities; developing and administering budgets; developing and coordinating programs; maintaining records; and performing additional tasks as assigned by the County Administrator. Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; manages employee concerns; directs work assignments, and counsels/disciplines employees, when necessary; provides departmental employee training and development. Develops departmental long-range and goals, and implements a series of County-wide plans including for parks, water resources, land management, and solid waste programs; develops and coordinates comprehensive environmental and parks programs.

6 Develop and direct the various programs within the all departments, including demolition landfill, hazardous waste facility, and parks master plan. Writes and prepares grant applications and reports; analyzes programs and practices; writes associated reports; writes press releases and newspaper articles. Develops ordinances, as needed; supervises and directs the enforcement of ordinances. Develops and implements annual departmental budgets; continuously monitors and evaluates the progress of ongoing projects and their budgets. Maintains necessary records, statistical data, and other information. Provides appropriate financial and administrative reports to County Board and County Administrator; coordinates activities with county, state, and other regulatory authorities. Develop plans and/or specifications for various projects or equipment purchases, ensure adherence to specifications and follow up on requirements and record keeping. Promotes solid waste, recycling and land use practices; answers a variety of environmental and land use questions; speaks to community and civic groups. Reviews and receives various reports, documents, and forms, including monthly recycling reports, purchase orders, budgets, shoreline reports, applications, various grants, wetland delineations, and notices of violations. Collects water and gas samples, inspect facilities, and assist as needed. Preferred skills and abilities - Effective supervisory and leadership skills and capabilities, to supervise personnel in a manner conducive to efficient performance and high morale. - Ability to efficiently utilize time and resources available to complete tasks and meet strict deadlines. - Ability to manage workload assignments of direct staff and cooperate with third party partners to meet goals. - Aptitude to read and interpret a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, regulations, instructions, methods and procedures. - Skill to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. - Excellent interpersonal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information; ability to interact with people (i.e. staff, general public and elected officials) beyond giving and/or receiving instructions; ability to effectively communicate with the public in an approachable, professional manner. - Ability to handle unpredictable situations in public dealings in a manner which represents Lyon County and the Environmental Administrator s office in a positive fashion. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Bachelor s degree in Public or Business Administration, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, or related field required, with a minimum of five years experience in environmental management; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Must possess a valid driver s license. Must possess Type III Waste Facility Inspector certification. Must pass HHW, HW/OSHA, Hazardous materials categorization, communications and packaging, Must possess CPR/First Aid certification. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master s Degree in Business or Public Administration field, 3-5 years of staff management, supervision, or leadership skills.

7 Salary Range: $61, $85, (depending on qualifications) Exempt Reports to: County Administrator Eligible for full County Benefit Package Hiring Timeline Position is open until filled.