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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Solid Waste and Recycling Manager

Wastewater Treatment Plant, Paso Robles

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$104K/yr - $132K/yr

6+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Solid Waste and Recycling Manager to lead and innovate the City’s solid waste programs within the Utilities Department. This role involves driving regulatory compliance, operational improvements at the landfill, and community recycling initiatives while serving as the City’s expert on integrated waste programs.

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Responsibilities

Manage the City’s solid waste program activities to protect public health, safety, and the environment

Monitor and ensure that solid waste sites and program operations comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies

Oversee the City’s contract waste hauler and maintain the exclusive franchise agreement, ensuring compliance with service levels and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with the landfill operator on major improvements, including partial final closure, and with the contract hauler on planning, financial analysis, and solid waste rate studies

Administer SB 1383 regulations and provide periodic updates to the City’s solid waste ordinance

Lead contract processes, including RFP development, bidding, provider selection, negotiation, policy development, contract administration, and performance monitoring

Prepare and manage the program's budgets, including special funds and grants, monitoring expenditures, and compiling operational and financial reports

Pursue and administer county, state, and federal grants to support program initiatives

Plan, organize, and implement programs to promote recycling, composting, waste reduction, and pollution prevention in the community

Establish and maintain relationships with the press, community groups, organizations, and agencies to publicize and promote programs

Collaborate and coordinate with the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) on inspections of food service establishments and other organic waste generators, as needed

Serve as the City’s representative to IWMA task forces and provide technical support to the City’s elected representative to the IWMA board

Conduct data analyses of waste streams, program costs, and compliance with State and regional mandates

Participate in the development and revision of solid waste, recycling, and waste reduction policies to comply with changing regulatory requirements

Analyze proposed regional, state, and federal legislation affecting solid waste management

Work with landfill contractor to expand material recovery, re-use, and processing at landfill

Explore advance technologies for material processing at landfill to expand recovery

Collaborate throughout the organization to advance solid waste programs and initiatives

Work with the Community Development Department to ensure proper recovery of solid waste for new development

Qualification

Solid waste managementRegulatory complianceProject managementBudget managementContract negotiationCommunity outreachAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceData analysisPublic speakingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationTechnical report preparationProblem-solving

Required

Graduation from a four-year college or university

Minimum of six years of progressively responsible, related professional experience

Experience in municipal recycling and solid waste management is highly desirable

A background in solid waste hauling and disposal is preferred

Must possess a valid California class C driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting solid waste, recycling, composting, and pollution prevention programs

Knowledge of current and emerging policies, procedures, rules, and regulations relating to solid waste, recycling, household hazardous waste, and source reduction programs

Knowledge of solid waste and recycling operations, collection, disposal, transfer, and recovery methods, and related technologies

Knowledge of principles and practices of effective program and project management, including goal setting, work plan development, budgeting, execution, tracking, evaluation, and reporting

Knowledge of permitting, contract negotiation, and administration principles

Knowledge of occupational safety and health rules, including safe handling of hazardous materials

Knowledge of municipal governance and the function and organization of City departments and services

Knowledge of public agency budget development, administration, and accountability

Knowledge of effective technical report preparation, presentation, and English usage

Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Ability to interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances

Ability to create community outreach materials

Ability to analyze solid waste and recycling issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions

Ability to track and analyze program costs, usage patterns, and operational data

Ability to develop, implement, and adjust strategic plans to respond to emerging trends and changing conditions

Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet critical deadlines

Ability to prepare and present clear, concise, and persuasive written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively on politically, socially, and culturally sensitive issues, both verbally and in writing

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies, franchised service providers, other municipalities, City staff, elected officials, community groups, business leaders, media, and the public

Ability to collaborate with City staff to coordinate efforts that promote solid waste and recycling programs and keep the community informed through social media, press releases, and the City website

Ability to apply tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines

Ability to apply customer service skills, including identifying customer needs, responding to complaints professionally, and ensuring commitments are met

Ability to make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations and plan complex projects, including use of materials and resources efficiently

Preferred

Experience working with regulatory agencies is highly desirable

A concentration in Environmental Science, Public Administration, Sustainability Studies, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field is preferred

Benefits

Vacation: Accrual of 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service

Sick Leave: Accrual of 96 hours per year

Holidays: 14 days per year

Administrative Leave: 56 hours per year

Health Insurance: City pays $774.51 per month of the employee premium, $1,494.98 per month of the premium for employee with one dependent, and $1,949.99 per month of the premium for employee with two or more dependents; employees who opt out of health coverage may be eligible for a payment of $300 per month

Dental: City pays the full premium for the employee and partial premium for their family

Vision: City pays the full premium for employee and their family

Retirement: CalPERS Classic Tier 1 members participate in a formula of 2.5% at 55, with the employee paying an 8% member contribution, plus a 2% cost sharing contribution, for a total of 10%. The highest year is used for final compensation calculation. Classic Tier 2 members participate in a formula of 2% at 60, with the employee paying a 7% member contribution, plus a 3% cost sharing contribution, for a total of 10%. An average of the three highest years is used for final compensation calculation. PEPRA members participate in a formula of 2% at 62, with the employee paying one-half of the normal cost (currently 7.75%) contribution, plus a 3% cost sharing contribution, for a current total of 10.75%. An average of the three highest years is used for final compensation calculation.

457 Deferred Compensation: The City will contribute $192.31 per pay period on the employee's behalf

Social Security: Both the City and employee contribute to Social Security

Life Insurance: Employee only coverage of $200,000 paid for by the City

Long Term Disability: The City pays the full premium for employee only coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The City pays the full premium for employee and family

Flexible Spending Account: Allows you to pay for dependent care and un-reimbursed medical expenses on a pre-tax basis

Bilingual Pay: Spanish verbal skills: $100 per month; Spanish written skills: $25 per month.

Education Reimbursement: Reimbursement up to $3,000 per fiscal year for educational costs directly related to occupational field or for promotion within City service

Retiree Health Reimbursement: Up to $500 per month reimbursement of health premiums for employees who retire from the City with at least 20 years of service until the age of 65.