Salary: 133041.00 - 166302.00 Annually
Job Category: Environmental
Location: East Bay
Job Type: Full-Time
Close Date: Continuous
This agency is not using CalOpps to accept online applications for this recruitment. Please read the job announcement for details on how to apply.
The Position
The Solid Waste Manager reports directly to the Environmental Services Manager and is responsible for the administration of multiple integrated waste management contracts and programs within the Environmental Services Division. This position supervises a team of technical staff who execute various integrated solid waste management activities and may serve as the division head in the absence of the Environmental Services Manager.
Examples of Duties
- Manage multiple City franchise agreements for solid waste collection, material transfer and recovery, and landfill disposal including negotiating contract terms and monitoring performance.
- Oversee the division’s solid waste programs including planning, organizing, and implementing programs to create environmentally sound and cost-effective methods for the disposal of garbage and household hazardous waste, recovery of recyclables, diversion of organic material, and waste prevention.
- Plan, develop, and oversee the work of integrated waste management staff, providing leadership and fostering staff development.
- Receive and respond to complex customer service requests concerning scope of program, technical information, and service delivery issues.
- Oversee the Division’s public education, outreach, and special events to promote environmentally responsible and sustainable behavior.
- Analyze proposed legislation affecting integrated waste management activities, develops and implements program and policies to ensure City compliance with regulatory mandates.
- Conduct analysis and prepare reports and documents as required by regulatory agencies and for City Council study sessions and meetings.
- Participate in budget preparation and administration.
- Make presentations to City Council, boards, commissions or other public groups and acts as the City designated representative as assigned.
- Other related duties as assigned.
