strategic HR inc. Hiring for Executive Director at Columbus, Ohio Full Time

Can you lead an organization to deliver growth in a time of change? Do you pride yourself on being a good steward of public funds? Have you successfully guided a complex business organization to achieve its strategic plan? If you answered yes, then we want to speak with you!

The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) serves Franklin County and neighboring areas with solutions for solid waste. We deliver our mission of reducing reliance on landfills by providing consumer recycling and waste reduction opportunities throughout the County.

We are looking for our next Executive Director. As the Executive Director, you will guide the mission of improving the community’s solid waste stream through effective reduction, recycling, and disposal. This position is responsible for collaborating with public and private partners, operating with transparency, efficiency, innovation, and fiscal responsibility, engaging the community through education and outreach and leading a team toward this united vision through the execution of strategic goals.

Additional Responsibilities Include

The Executive Director functions as the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the efficient and effective management and administration of SWACO. The incumbent supports the mission and guiding principles of SWACO and ensures policies, strategic goals, objectives, and programs are aligned with the expectations of the Board of Trustees. This position reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Executing the strategic plan for the organization

• Create innovative and achievable entrepreneurial and operational goals
• Design and deliver communication so that the strategic initiatives and progress can be well understood and implemented
• Develop appropriate metrics to measure the progress and evaluate the outcomes of strategic initiatives

Operate the complex business entity fiscally responsibly

• Fiscally responsible oversight for good stewardship of public funds
• Competent in the total revenue cycle of the complex organization including financial planning, revenue generation, and budgeting
• Capable negotiator of contracts, business objectives, competing priorities, and interests
• Able to forecast, project, and make sound financial decisions, assess, and manage business risks, focused on business continuity
• Ensure compliance with solid-waste operations, human resources, legal affairs, and financial accounting as mandated by federal, state, and local laws

Build a strong workforce

• Role model to SWACO leaders to attract, engage and retain a high performing workforce
• Lead and manage administration, finance, human resources, communications, legal, operations, and planning and programs departments
• Communicate and cascade context to leaders and teams in a timely and concise manner, allowing leadership to make relevant and critical decisions and empowering people to solve problems at their level

In Addition, You Will Need

The ideal candidate will promote a positive company culture based on core values of integrity, innovation, ethics, and service excellence.

• Bachelors’ Degree or higher in Public Administration, Business, Engineering, Environmental Management, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years at an executive level
• Experience leading a large complex organization, driving strategic initiatives, innovation of initiatives and partnerships, with systems thinking and change management competencies
• Background in public / private business
• Strong financial knowledge and a highly developed understanding of operations, project processes, and tools
• Knowledge of safety, sustainability, waste management, landfill operations, or environmental protection preferred

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a strong company. Come join us by applying online today.

Employer is EEO/M/F/D/V. Please no third party candidates or phone calls. Relocation and sponsorship are not provided at this time.