Manager – Operations, Municipal Recycling

Circular Action Alliance

. Lead day-to-day execution, team coordination, and performance management of CAA’s recycling collection network across Colorado .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing recycling collection operations, municipal relationships, and compliance within the public sector. Proven ability to lead teams, oversee performance metrics, and implement operational improvements in government service delivery.

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Recycling Collection Operations ManagementPublic Procurement ExperienceContract AdministrationTeam Leadership and SupervisionWorkflow Automation and AI Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Operational Program ManagementVendor ManagementRFP Support and EvaluationContract NegotiationPerformance Metrics Analysis

Soft Skills

Team CoordinationAccountabilityCommunicationProblem-SolvingCoaching

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceBack-of-House Technology PlatformsOperational Readiness Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Municipal ServicesEPR ProgramsService-Level ComplianceLocal OrdinancesLogistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day execution, team coordination, and performance management of CAA’s recycling collection network across Colorado
Lead the Local Government business segment, managing timelines, risks, deliverables, implementation, service expansion, service agreement change orders, compliance, and collection performance objectives
Manage municipal relationships and operations for Local Government EPR programs in the public sector
Lead and support collection program staff, setting priorities, accountability, coordination, and completion of assigned work
Represent CAA Colorado at local government meetings, including council, commissioner, and work-session meetings
Oversee service provider performance, including onboarding, operational readiness, service delivery, reporting, annual cost evaluation, reimbursement change orders, and service-level compliance
Review operational, contractual, reporting, and performance metrics; identify issues, trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Lead corrective action follow-up and performance improvement activities for underperforming service providers
Coordinate with legal, procurement, claims, finance, compliance, project managers, consultants, and national teams on contracts and program operations
Manage collection implementation activities, local government collection support, drop-off operations, service expansion, and resident-experience enhancements
Collaborate on government education and outreach service agreements and regulatory advancements in EPR
Support procurement and contract activities, including scopes, evaluation materials, vendor communications, implementation plans, and contract administration
Support studies, pilots, and process improvements involving alternative collection approaches or operational improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, sustainability, engineering, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of relevant experience in recycling, solid waste, public procurement, contract administration, municipal services, operational program management, vendor management, or business-to-government service delivery
Demonstrated understanding of residential recycling collection operations, drop-off sites, local ordinances, contracted collection, and logistics
Experience supporting RFPs, evaluation criteria, technical and financial reviews, contract negotiation, implementation planning, and ongoing contract administration
Experience supervising or leading small teams, assigning priorities, coaching staff, and ensuring progress against deadlines and deliverables
Adept in workflow automations, AI, Salesforce and back-of-house technology platforms
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Ability to travel to meet with service providers, local governments, transfer stations, MRFs, drop-off sites, and other operational partners