Jun 15, 2026

Waste Management Program Manager I

Job Description

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

6/24/2026, 7/8/2026 (Final)
 

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.

Employment Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university.

 

AND

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.

Note: Additional full-time paid experience planning, developing, or implementing waste management and/or recycling/resource recovery programs may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. (2080 hours is equal to 30 units)


Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.