Environmental Services Operations Supervisor
Salary
$33.68 - $41.53 Hourly
Location
Virginia, MN
Job Type
Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number
26-054/762-02
Department
Environmental Services
Opening Date
04/17/2026
Closing Date
5/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
Kind of Work
St. Louis County is currently seeking an Environmental Services Operations Supervisor to join our team. This position will oversee field staff and coordinate activities at the Regional Landfill and all other Solid Waste collection facilities. Additional duties will include but are not limited to assisting in the administration of managing existing contracts, operational recommendations and budget evaluations.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $33.68 - $48.48 per hour.
This position is part of the Civil Service Supervisory Unit represented by the St. Louis County Employees Association.
St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
Distinguishing Features of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for daily supervision of field staff and coordination of activities and procedures at solid waste facilities to ensure effective operation. Duties include directing work assignments; ensuring prescribed staffing of sites during operating hours; administering personnel functions in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and rules; developing and ensuring staff use of standard facility operating procedures; overseeing solid waste facility equipment and supply needs and orders; conducting facility inspections; and overseeing general facility upkeep and upgrade activities. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. FREQUENT: Visual accommodation; hear within 5 feet; sit; stand; talk/speak; exposure to weather; work alone and with others; work inside; work outside; and drive. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; near, midrange, and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; hear up to 20 feet; static neck position; walk; extreme noise; mechanical hazards; elevated surfaces; and chemicals.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 10-14.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. Its recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when youre finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.
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Please type or clearly print your name.
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The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?
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All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in environmental management, geology, biology, soil science, or a physical science-related field?
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If you answered "No" to question 5, what field are you pursuing a degree in?
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Do you currently possess one (1) year full-time paid verifiable professional experience in environmental management, solid waste, land use planning, water resources, or a relevant field?
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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SME Explanation: Questions 10-14 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 10-14.
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Describe the scope of your experience and the responsibility you have had in the following categories. A. Hiring B. Assigning and directing work C. Evaluating job performance D. Administering corrective (disciplinary) actions E. Administering personnel activities with a unionized workforce
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Describe your paid work experience with contract management. Include in your answer steps you took to maximize the effectiveness of the contracts you were managing.
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Describe your abilities and experience in effective communication and coordinating work schedules.
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Describe your training and experience in project management. Please include in your response, steps you have taken to coordinate the activities of projects that involve multiple entities.
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Describe your experience overseeing facilities, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory.
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I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Required Question
Employer St. Louis County, Minnesota
Address 100 N 5th Ave. W., Room 1
Duluth, Minnesota, 55802
Phone 218-726-2422
Website http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov