City of Napa · 4 hours ago
Materials Diversion Analyst (Promotional)
Napa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe City of Napa is seeking a Materials Diversion Analyst to advance its waste reduction and sustainability goals. This role involves managing materials diversion programs, conducting regulatory analysis, and providing leadership to teams focused on solid waste and recycling operations.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage and evaluate materials diversion programs
Conduct regulatory, operational, and performance analysis
Support contract and grant administration
Assist with program budgeting and reporting
Provide direct leadership and oversight of the Scale House Team and the Solid Waste and Recycling Team
Supervise and coordinate the work of assigned full-time and part-time staff
Plan and direct daily operations
Lead program implementation efforts
Provide guidance and technical direction
Evaluate performance and foster collaboration to ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and high-quality service delivery
Work directly with residents, businesses, schools, haulers, and government agencies to maximize the diversion of solid waste from landfills and ensure compliance with state and local regulations
Develop reports, policies, and recommendations
Track and analyze diversion data
Support public education and outreach efforts
Serve as a technical resource on waste reduction and recycling legislation
Qualification
Required
This is an internal promotional recruitment, only open to City of Napa full-time classified employees
Are you a strategic, data-driven leader ready to advance the City's waste reduction and sustainability goals?
Do you have the expertise to guide complex materials diversion programs, interpret evolving regulations, and work collaboratively with departments and the community to deliver measurable environmental results?
The Materials Diversion Analyst, reporting to the Materials Diversion Administrator, plays a key leadership role in advancing the City's waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability goals
This position performs a broad range of professional, analytical, administrative, and supervisory work in support of the City's Integrated Waste Management Program
The Analyst manages and evaluates materials diversion programs; conducts regulatory, operational, and performance analysis; supports contract and grant administration; and assists with program budgeting and reporting
The Materials Diversion Analyst provides direct leadership and oversight of the Scale House Team and the Solid Waste and Recycling Team
This includes supervising and coordinating the work of assigned full-time and part-time staff such as Scale House Supervisor, Scale House Attendants, Waste Prevention Specialists, and a Utilities Program Compliance Coordinator
In this leadership capacity, the Analyst plans and directs daily operations, leads program implementation efforts, provides guidance and technical direction, evaluates performance, and fosters collaboration to ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and high-quality service delivery
The position requires independent judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements in a dynamic environment
In this role, the Materials Diversion Analyst works directly with residents, businesses, schools, haulers, and government agencies to maximize the diversion of solid waste from landfills and ensure compliance with state and local regulations, including AB 939 and SB 1383
The Analyst develops reports, policies, and recommendations; tracks and analyzes diversion data; supports public education and outreach efforts; and serves as a technical resource on waste reduction and recycling legislation
This is an opportunity for a motivated professional to provide program and team leadership while making a meaningful impact on environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and community education
Ideal candidates for Materials Diversion Analyst will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies:
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills-Technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results
Leading Teams- Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, empower, and guide the team to attain successful outcomes and objectives
Coaching and Developing Others- Guides others to make the most of their available skills and provides timely mentorship and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or resolve a problem
Project Management- Designs, implements and manages ongoing projects and provides related resources, personnel and activities to successful completion
Planning and Organizing- Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources
Managing Relationships- Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships
Adaptability- Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful
Critical Analysis- Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions
This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list
The active status of this employment list will be for six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules
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MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence
CORE VALUES for the City of Napa
Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride
Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions
Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity
Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes
NOTE: CITY OF NAPA EMPLOYEES SHOULD USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS
SELECTION PROCESS The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit
Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position
Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position
Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work
Candidates who have participated in a testing process for a recruitment are not eligible to re-take the same test within six (6) months
What happens next?
We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process
Application appraisal includes a review of qualifications, education, training, and experience related to the job, as well as supplemental questions if applicable
Applicants moving forward in the selection process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview
These testing steps may be conducted on a pass/fail basis, and/or percentage-based scoring methodology
Based on the City Charter, the final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, which in most cases is six (6) months but may be twelve (12) months depending on the classification
When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department
Language Equity
If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505
These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
Reasonable Accommodations The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants
Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date
A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve
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City of Napa
Located in an idyllic setting in Northern California, the City of Napa's historic character.
Founded in 1872
201-500 employees
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