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PERMA FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC

General Manager

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A General Manager manages all aspects of a business. May be responsible for managing a small business, or managing one division or department of a larger business. Oversees administration, finance, communication and marketing as well as operations for a company. Reports to business owners, executive management or a board of directors.

$89,399 / year median in Tennessee

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Description This position is responsible for leading, developing and growing a safe, efficient, and profitable hazardous and radioactive waste facility. This is a salaried, exempt position. Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Hire, Mentor, Challenge, and Retain facility staff
  • Set Challenging Facility and Personnel Goals, hold staff accountable for results
  • Direct operations activities of the facility to achieve budget and profitability goals.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and internal quality assurance procedures. Ensure compliance with Permit and licenses).
  • Maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies.
  • Monitor and support all sales and customer relations.
  • Ascertain employee training needs and development.
  • Maintain an accident-free environment.
  • Control expenses and budget to ensure profitability; approve all purchases and expenses internally up to $25,000; approve and sign monthly and quarterly financial reports.
  • Support strategic planning.
  • Manage up to 60 employees; approve timesheets for exempt employees.
  • Travel as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements
  • Proven Leadership, Teamwork, and Communications Skills
  • Needs broad knowledge and experience in RCRA and TSCA regulations, radiation protection, OSHA standards and regulations with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the radioactive waste industry.
Radiological Safety Training:
24hr Hazardous Materials Training required.
  • Need a high level of planning and organizational skills.
  • Must be able to lead and motivate employees.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Special training required: Rad Worker and RCRA training.
Certifications:
OSHA Hazwoper TSD Worker.
  • B.
S. degree in Chemistry or Engineering, or B.A. degree in Business Administration or equivalent work experience. Will work in an office-type environment approximately 60% of the day, other 40% being in industrial-type facility where there is potential for exposure to radiation, noise, dust, and hot and cold temperatures. Sitting, walking, and walking on uneven surfaces, and occasionally lifting and/or climbing with or without reasonable accommodation is a daily requirement with this position.