The Waste Management Authority is seeking an Executive Director with vision and excellent management skills to lead an organization with an annual budget of $9 million and staff of 35. The Waste Management Authority is a regional joint powers authority that handles integrated waste management activities for five cities (Arcata, Blue Lake, Eureka, Ferndale, and Rio Dell) and the unincorporated County. HWMA owns the central transfer station, which is located in Eureka. All waste, approximately 65,000 tons per year, is exported out of county by truck. The transfer station in Eureka also includes a recycling drop-off center, a green waste drop-off site, and a household hazardous waste disposal facility. HWMA also contracts with a greenwaste compost facility and conducts a number off-site events that collect e-waste, household hazardous waste, sharps, fluorescent lamps, batteries, and waste tires.
Humboldt Waste Management Authority would like to work with an executive recruiting firm with experience in municipal placements to conduct a search for our new Executive Director.