Job Title: Solid Waste Coordinator
Date Posted: June 1, 2026
Closing Date/Time: June 19, 2026
Job Type: Part-time, Regular Position – 20 hours per week
Salary: $38,500 – $42,500 ($77,000 – $85,000 annualized FTE hiring range); subject to qualifications
Employer: Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC)

Description: The NVRC is currently recruiting qualified candidates for the part-time position of Solid Waste Coordinator. This position reports to the Director, Division of Environmental and Resiliency Planning. The selected candidate will promote and represent Northern Virginia’s priorities and actions in the areas of solid and hazardous waste through the coordination of the Northern Virginia Solid Waste Management Board and any associated subcommittee. Examines key issue areas and regional priorities from a legislative and program perspective. Seeks opportunities for coordination between local jurisdictions, with state/federal agencies, with industry, and with the public. Serves as the primary staff person supporting all facets of the Waste Board’s operations. Assists in identifying and procuring project funding.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or environmental planning; PLUS two years’ professional experience in the environmental field with experience in solid waste management.

Preferred Qualifications: A master’s degree in a field relevant to solid waste or waste management.

Benefits:

  • Vacation, sick leave, and holidays with pay
  • Opportunity to enroll in health insurance (employer pays 80% of premium)
  • Opportunity to enroll in retirement program
  • Workers’ compensation coverage
  • Opportunity to enroll in medical & dependent care reimbursement plans and a dental insurance plan
  • Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation plan
  • Flexible scheduling with advanced approval of supervisor
  • Free parking; on bus route

Applicants may be required to submit a request for a criminal history record check and/or credit check.

Submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements via mail or e-mail to jobs@novaregion.org. No phone calls please.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

About NVRC:

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission is a regional government agency serving 13 local governments with more than 2.6 million residents. Founded in 1947, NVRC’s chief roles and functions have focused on providing information and data analysis, performing professional and technical services for its member localities, and serving as a mechanism for regional coordination. As one of Virginia’s 21 planning district commissions, NVRC’s member localities include the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William; the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park; and the towns of Dumfries, Herndon, Leesburg, and Vienna.