Employment Opportunities

Environmental Manager

Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority

The City of Dalton (Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority) has an immediate opening for an Environmental Manager.  This is a full-time salaried position at the Old Dixie Hwy. landfill located at 4189 Old Dixie Hwy.

This position is responsible for planning, managing, supervising, reviewing and participating in the activities and operations of the DWRSWMA’s programs (solid waste, recycling, commercial mitigation bank, and landfill gas), including performance of environmental work of a technical and administrative nature. This position coordinates assigned activities with other phases of the solid waste program and outside agencies and performs a variety of technical tasks related to the assigned area of responsibility.  The Environmental Manager also performs advanced office and fieldwork related to solid waste operations, facilities and capital improvements.

Minimum qualifications:

·         Four years of responsible experience in environmental engineering work, including two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity. 

·         Experience with RCRA, TSCA, and DOT regulations is preferred. 

·         Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, biology, geology or similar course of study with emphasis on soil and water resources.

·         Work experience in the area of environmental compliance related to sanitary (MSW-Subtitle-D) landfills is preferred.

·         Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The starting salary for this position is negotiable based on your specific qualifications and depth of experience. The DWRSWMA also offers a generous benefit package which includes a retirement program and employee health benefits.  Normal daily schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Applications must be received by the job closing date of April 30, 2026 and may be obtained by visiting daltonga.gov and clicking on the “Employment” tab near the top of the page.

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Posted: April 7, 2026                                       Ending: April 30, 2026