THE POSITION

The Waste Diversion and Recycling Officer leads a team of staff within the Bureau working on projects and programs to meet state-mandated solid waste reduction requirements. This person will provide expertise on contract management, overseeing the City's Residential Recycling Contract and the Non-Exclusive Private Hauler Franchise Agreement (that includes 8 different waste haulers). This position will ensure contracts with private waste haulers are further updated and amended to increase compliance with all state laws, including but not limited to SB 1383, AB 1826, and AB 341. This position will support policy development (local, state, and/or federal) that supports waste diversion. Additionally, this person will support the Bureau manager in further developing new programs to increase waste diversion, reduction, and recycling.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Manages and oversees all waste diversion and recycling programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Administers the citywide recycling collection contract and the non-exclusive franchisee agreement for the Bureau of Sanitation.
• Develops and implements new and innovative waste reduction and recycling methodologies.
• Prepares and submits reports to regulatory agencies, including CalRecycle. Stays current on emerging solid waste and recycling technologies and legislative changes.
• Leads and manages a team of staff within the Bureau.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Geography, Sustainability, or a related field (Proof required at time of application).
• A Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Geography, Sustainability, or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience (Proof required at time of application).
• 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.

• EXPERIENCE: Three years of full-time progressively responsible solid waste, recycling, and/or sustainability program management experience. One year of full-time experience working in a lead or supervisor capacity. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required prior to appointment.