Resource Recovery Supervisor

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department, Environmental Resources Division, is seeking a Resource Recovery Supervisor with strong technical knowledge of refuse, recycling, organics diversion, environmental compliance, and resource recovery regulations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is detail oriented, customer service focused, and passionate about the City’s recycling, organics diversion, sustainability, hazardous waste, and environmental compliance programs. Under general direction, plans, coordinates, supervises, and oversees the day to day administration and implementation of the City’s recycling, organics diversion, resource recovery, contamination reduction, sustainability, public outreach, and environmental compliance programs. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local solid waste and recycling regulations, including SB 1383, AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, SB 54, edible food recovery requirements, procurement requirements, contamination monitoring requirements, and related CalRecycle mandates. Supervises assigned technical and outreach staff and coordinates inspections, reporting, route reviews, outreach activities, compliance monitoring, and program implementation efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, environmental science, environmental studies, sustainability, resource management, communications, or a related field.
Five (5) years of journey- level professional experience in refuse and/or recycling program administration
Two (2) years of supervisory experience
Possession or ability to obtain a valid Class C driver's license
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Nice To Haves

SWANA Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems (ISWMS)
CRRA certification
TRUE Zero Waste certification
Related recycling or environmental compliance certifications

Responsibilities

Monitor federal, state, and local legislation dealing with recycling, organics diversion, solid waste, and related resource conservation requirements, especially the implementation and tracking of Assembly Bill (AB) 939, AB 341, AB 1826, Senate Bill (SB) 1383, Senate Bill (SB) 54, and any subsequent recycling and waste reduction related legislation.
Plan, coordinate, implement, administer, and oversee residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and office recycling programs, organics diversion programs, contamination reduction initiatives, household hazardous waste programs, and source reduction programs for the City of Oxnard.
Oversee day to day implementation of recycling, organics diversion, contamination reduction, resource recovery, sustainability, and environmental compliance programs.
Coordinate and monitor compliance with federal, state, and local solid waste and recycling regulations, including SB 1383, AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, SB 54, edible food recovery requirements, procurement requirements, contamination monitoring requirements, and related CalRecycle mandates.
Conduct and oversee inspections, route reviews, waste evaluations, contamination monitoring activities, audits, investigations, and compliance reviews to ensure compliance with applicable laws, franchise requirements, permits, and operational standards.
Further working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, consultants, haulers, regulatory agencies, businesses, schools, multi family properties, community organizations, and outside agencies to promote program implementation, compliance, and growth.
Oversee, supervise, and participate in educational and outreach programs; attend neighborhood councils, schools, public workshops, business meetings, and other local groups regarding City recycling and related environmental programs.
Develop, coordinate, promote, and administer funding opportunities, grants, and related environmental program resources for the Environmental Resources Division.
Oversee, supervise, and participate in educational, operational, and administrative functions at the Del Norte Recycling and Transfer Station Center.
Assign work to assigned staff; monitor work activities to ensure safe work practices, work quality, operational efficiency, accuracy, timely reporting, and compliance with applicable City, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned technical, outreach, and support staff, including performance evaluations, training, coaching, employee development, and related supervisory responsibilities.
Monitor operational performance metrics, contamination data, diversion data, grant performance measures, participation rates, and program compliance trends; identify opportunities for program improvement and operational efficiencies.
Coordinate public outreach, contamination reduction, sustainability, and educational efforts through the City Manager’s Office and in coordination with other City departments.
Plan, coordinate, and administer local public relations efforts involving resource recovery, recycling, organics diversion, contamination reduction, and sustainability initiatives.
Attend and provide reports to administration regarding meetings, and related regional coordination efforts; prepare and present reports to City Council, committees, administration, and other stakeholders.
Work closely with Environmental Resources Division collections operations and Material Recovery Facility (MRF) operations to ensure recycling mandates, contamination reduction efforts, and program requirements are incorporated throughout the service model and City development review processes.
Maintain and submit accurate and comprehensive statistical, operational, compliance, data, and narrative reports on programs and grants including, but not limited to, the State of California Annual Report, mandated commercial and organics recycling reports, procurement reporting, edible food recovery reporting, Oil Grant reports, California Redemption Value (CRV) Grant reports, contamination monitoring documentation, and related regulatory reporting requirements.
Utilize route management software, GPS systems, camera systems, Microsoft Office applications, Google applications, database systems, and related technologies to support operational efficiency, reporting, compliance monitoring, and program administration.
Attend night meetings, weekend events, inspections, outreach activities, and emergency response operations as required.