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Christopher M. Piercy

Bremerton

Summary

Knowledgeable Public Works Executive Leader with solid foundation in managing projects and coordinating teams to ensure successful outcomes. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and implementing strategic improvements. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, with focus on effective communication and problem-solving.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director

Kitsap County Department of Public Works
06.2024 - Current
  • Serve as executive leadership for the Utilities Divisions of Public Works (Sewer, Stormwater, and Solid Waste) with a staff of ~145FTE and combined operating budgets of ~$80M.
  • Direct the planning, operation, and maintenance of the County Sewer, Stormwater, and Solid Waste facilities and infrastructure. Oversee and ensure the quality of services provided by each of the utilities to the customer base in Kitsap County and surrounding region.
  • Direct the development of facility master plans and capital improvement programs to ensure the operational readiness of the utility infrastructure.
  • Manage the development of budgets and execution of multiple enterprise funds to support operations, maintenance and capital improvements of diverse utility programs and infrastructure. Ensure the proper management and accounting of separate funds for each program and the evaluation of rates and fees to ensure each utility is properly funded.
  • Provide Utilities Division, Department, and County representation on various strategic level committees and before special interest groups and other community groups.
  • Serve as a key liaison with the Board of County Commissioners on related issues.

Solid Waste Division Senior Manager

Kitsap County Department of Public Works
03.2020 - 06.2024
  • Managed a 200K+ ton/year county solid waste utility that operates a central transfer station (with adjacent intermodal yard), three satellite drop boxes, and a household hazardous waste facility.
  • Responsible for the development and management of a $27M operating budget and the development and implementation of a $52M 6-year Capital Facilities Plan.
  • Negotiated and executed first ever renewal of the Division’s transfer station 20-year operations contract and design-build capital improvements contract.
  • Made significant strides in modernizing the system, replacing aging infrastructure, and expanding public access to the system.

Solid Waste Program Supervisor

Kitsap County Department of Public Works
05.2011 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw development and implementation of county recycling, outreach, and litter cleanup programs. Supervised 4 FTEs, served on division leadership team.
  • Managed operating budget of ~$2M.
  • Advised management and elected officials on policy issues.
  • Launched programs to boost commercial commingled recycling, enhance multifamily recycling, ensure proper waste tire disposal, promote organics composting in schools, and increase residential diversion via waste system analysis.
  • Expanded litter program to achieve highest productivity in Washington State, removing ~10 tons from 3000+ miles of roadway annually.

Solid Waste Planner/Green Building Specialist

Washington State Department of Ecology
02.2007 - 05.2011
  • Oversaw development and implementation of local solid and hazardous waste plans in Central Region.
  • Acted as statewide lead planner.
  • Provided technical assistance for green building initiatives and construction debris management.
  • Facilitated eco-charrettes for publicly-funded green buildings under statewide mandate.
  • Administered and tracked grants for waste reduction and recycling in local solid waste management plans.

Chemist

Laucks Testing Laboratories, Inc.
11.2006 - 02.2007
  • Fuels analysis by Gas Chromatography in soils and environmental waters
  • Data analysis, preparation and reporting.

Chemist

Twiss Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
09.2005 - 10.2006
  • Wet chemistry analyses, metals by ICP, GFAA, CVAA. Analyzed environmental and drinking water using IC, FIA. Conducted BOD/COD tests, soil fertility tests, various metals digestion, TKN digestion, Oil & Grease/TPH analysis.
  • Data preparation, analysis, and reporting.

Education

B.S. - Environmental Science, Environmental Toxicology, Chemistry

Western Washington University – Huxley College of the Environment
Bellingham, WA
06.2005

Associate of Arts and Sciences - undefined

Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
06.2003

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Creative direction
  • Strategic planning
  • Data analysis
  • Employee relations
  • Financial administration
  • Contract negotiation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Computer skills

Certification

  • Certified Manager of Integrated Solid Waste Systems – Solid Waste Association of North America
  • Member of the American Public Works Association, and Emerging Leaders Academy Graduate
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Certified Charrette Manager – National Charrette Institute
  • LEED Accredited Professional – United States Green Building Council
  • Board of Directors, Washington State Recycling Association 2010-2016
  • President 2014-2016
  • Member of the Rotary Club of East Bremerton

Timeline

Assistant Director

Kitsap County Department of Public Works
06.2024 - Current

Solid Waste Division Senior Manager

Kitsap County Department of Public Works
03.2020 - 06.2024

Solid Waste Program Supervisor

Kitsap County Department of Public Works
05.2011 - 03.2020

Solid Waste Planner/Green Building Specialist

Washington State Department of Ecology
02.2007 - 05.2011

Chemist

Laucks Testing Laboratories, Inc.
11.2006 - 02.2007

Chemist

Twiss Analytical Laboratories, Inc.
09.2005 - 10.2006

Associate of Arts and Sciences - undefined

Olympic College

B.S. - Environmental Science, Environmental Toxicology, Chemistry

Western Washington University – Huxley College of the Environment

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