Superintendent - Refuse

City of Long Beach • Long Beach, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Long Beach is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to oversee the collection of residential and commercial solid waste. This is an at-will, management position that reports to the Manager-Collections and Customer Service, in the Collections and Customer Service Bureau. The Collections and Customer Service Bureau has 158 budgeted positions and a Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $65.2 million. The Bureau services over 120,000 residential and commercial waste collection accounts on a weekly basis, collecting over 194,000 tons of waste annually. The position is responsible for management of the Collections and Customer Service Division, comprised of 148 full-time equivalent positions engaged in the collection and disposal of residential and commercial solid waste. In the bureau, there are two Superintendents of Refuse and the oversight of operations is split between the two positions. In addition to managing the complex day to day operations of solid waste collection and disposal, the Superintendent will analyze and evaluate new technology, equipment, and systems to determine their potential utility in the collection of solid waste, and develop solutions to operational challenges. The Superintendent will maintain budget controls, ensure optimum utilization of allocated resources, work with the City Safety Officer and Safety Specialist to reduce the Division's accident and injury rate, and enforce City, Department, Bureau, and Division policies and procedures. In addition, the Superintendent will participate in Citywide efforts affecting solid waste operations and partner with stakeholders to develop innovative projects and programs to improve the quality of life for City residents.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university (proof required).
• Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible solid waste or recycling collection experience.
• Two (2) years of the required experience must have been gained in a supervisory level, directing a complex solid waste or recycling collection operation.
• Possession of a valid Class C Driver License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with organics collection (AB1826 & SB1383)
• Experience conducting and implementing routing studies
• Experience developing employee training programs
• Bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

Responsibilities

• Management of the Collections and Customer Service Division, comprised of 148 full-time equivalent positions engaged in the collection and disposal of residential and commercial solid waste.
• Analyze and evaluate new technology, equipment, and systems to determine their potential utility in the collection of solid waste.
• Develop solutions to operational challenges.
• Maintain budget controls.
• Ensure optimum utilization of allocated resources.
• Work with the City Safety Officer and Safety Specialist to reduce the Division's accident and injury rate.
• Enforce City, Department, Bureau, and Division policies and procedures.
• Participate in Citywide efforts affecting solid waste operations.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop innovative projects and programs to improve the quality of life for City residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager