Waste Management Program Manager I

County of Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of solid waste and recycling programs including program development, contract development and negotiations, planning, education and outreach, commercial collection regulation, safety, resource recovery, reduction, and diversion; procurement of waste management services; waste program and facility development; inter-jurisdictional relations; contract administration; grant administration; and environmental protection of disposal and/or other waste facilities; and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of full-time, paid experience in a waste management and/or recycling program, as a supervisor or higher over staff engaged in planning, developing, or implementing waste management and/or recycling/resource recovery programs.
• A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of solid waste and recycling programs.
• Oversees program development, contract development and negotiations, planning, education and outreach, commercial collection regulation, safety, resource recovery, reduction, and diversion.
• Manages procurement of waste management services.
• Handles waste program and facility development.
• Manages inter-jurisdictional relations.
• Administers contracts and grants.
• Ensures environmental protection of disposal and/or other waste facilities.
• Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

What This Job Offers

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