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Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects. 

I. Job Summary 
Prepare, review, monitor or maintain contracts and ensure compliance of applicable rules and regulations. Research and prepare reports as needed. Serve in a senior-level advisory capacity for all contract matters within Area Public Sector Services. 

 

Business with current WM customers. Assists in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with WM's franchise operations in cities, counties, and special districts ensuring that existing, extended, and new contracts are favorable to the Company.

Serves as a company representative for local officials, community stakeholders, and associated businesses. Uses various media channels to coordinate and disseminate publicity and good-will information concerning WM.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Maintain and enhance customer relationships and satisfaction through involvement in the community. This includes but is not limited to: attending public functions, City Council / Board meetings and other community events, conducting community educational and informational outreach and working with appropriate media outlets for communication purposes.Develop community partnerships with elected officials and key community stakeholders that result in positive press coverage and have a beneficial impact on the community and WM.Develop marketing strategies that identify retention and growth opportunities that include supporting strategies, resources and timelines necessary to accomplish goals.Audits municipal contracts to verify compliance. Works with District Managers and others to resolve noncompliance issues. Partners with Legal staff and internal departments to manage, formulate, draft, review, and negotiate municipal contracts and agreements. Manages complex contracts to ensure effectiveness by monitoring contract's dollar balance and time remaining; recommending whether to extend an existing contract or prepare for bid process. Investigates and resolves inquiries regarding contract changes, complaints, discrepancies, disputes, defaults, contract cancellations, and claims.Provides recommendations and prepares corresponding documents for resolutions to management, as appropriate. Participates in strategic planning for municipal business within Area. Evaluates existing municipal contracts for new business opportunities and revenue growth. Coordinates team processes by reviewing daily activities, monitoring work, developing procedures for administering contracts, and training. Ensures compliance and stays abreast of all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Area's municipal operations, and adherence to overallCorporate governance and business integrity standards. 
 

III. Supervisory Responsibilities 
This position does not have manage employees. 

 

IV. Qualifications 
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 

 

A. Education and Experience 
 

Education: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Business Administration, Public Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience. 
 Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of previous system and contract management experience (in addition to education requirements). 
 

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements 
 

None required. 
 

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required 
 

Contract management experience may be required. 
 

V. Work Environment 
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 
 

Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day; 
 Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely; 
 Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely; 
 Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; 
 Normal setting for this job is: office setting.  The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $93,000 - $105,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training 

Benefits 
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

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