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

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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.

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Administrative Services Administrator/Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:

This class is the eighth level in a nine-level Administrative Services series devoted to providing management analysis and oversight; program marketing, outreach and education; fiscal analysis and oversight; and administrative/clerical/customer service support to programs, projects, executive staff and elected officials. Incumbents provide first-level supervision to a minimum of two or more professional level (exempt) employees, or oversee a major financial function or administrative program having broad city-wide impact or serve as a designated subject matter expert, performing complex analysis and/or program administration, which may include providing first or second level supervision to paraprofessional(non-exempt) employees. Decision-making includes providing input into management objectives, establishing work goals and objectives of a unit to carry out management direction, and selecting the method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Analyst, Senior in that it provides staff supervision, oversees a major financial function or administrative program having city-wide impact, or performs complex analysis and/or program administration, serving as a designated subject matter expert.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Incumbents may supervise professional, paraprofessional and support level staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures, or may serve as lead workers assigning and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or inconsideration of risk management.

WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am-5:00pm. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. This position will be expected to attend occasional night meeting and weekend events. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs.

Essential Functions:

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

Provides program, project or functional oversight in assigned area; performs complex analysis and oversees advanced management service support activities and processes; monitors, guides and ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, processes, standards and regulations.
Serves as a liaison and advisor with internal departments, agencies, and other external organizations, groups and/or representatives; responds to inquiries and requests; manages escalated issues; reviews, recommends and implements solutions to issues.
Recommends, develops and implements policies, procedures and/or processes related to assigned projects, functions and/or programs. Prepares, reviews and maintains a variety of reports, correspondence, forecasts, contracts and/or related fiscal or administrative documentation.
Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned division, program, and/or project budgets and expenditures. Provides procurement recommendations and assists in purchase acquisitions.
Facilitates, coordinates, collaborates and/or participates in meetings with internal and external program/project/function stakeholders.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

Positions assigned to management analysis/program administration may be responsible for:

Providing advanced journey-level work and staff assistance for the city manager’s office or in the management of a city-wide function;
Overseeing a department/division budget;
Coordinating the procurement process;
Administering contracts;
Conducting public information and outreach including media relations;
Supervising department/division support staff;
Conducting analyses;
Reviewing and approving expenditures;
Preparing billings and coordinating receivables;
Reviewing and/or calculating complex fees;
Managing politically sensitive and/or highly complex projects;
Representing the City to the media.

Minimum Qualifications:

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

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.

EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years of journey- level professional experience in refuse and/or recycling program administration and two (2) years of supervisory experience

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

Possession or ability to obtain a valid Class C driver's license
Highly desirable certifications: SWANA Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems (ISWMS), CRRA certification, TRUE Zero Waste certification, and related recycling or environmental compliance certifications.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing

General Information:

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment is to fill this position only. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department, Environmental Resources Division.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid Manager's Association (OMMA).

NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be 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.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.

This position is not governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Raul Almanza at raul.almanza@oxnard.org.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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About City of Oxnard

Located on the beautiful Southern California coast, the City of Oxnard is the most populous city in the County of Ventura with over 210,000 residents. Nestled about 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 35 miles south of Santa Barbara, Oxnard prides itself on its rich diversity and culture. Oxnard residents enjoy a spirit of community pride with an unsurpassed quality of life enhanced by the charm of this coastal community, and the cultural and educational amenities of a diverse and vibrant urban setting. It is an ideal coastal community and an excellent place to raise a family that offers oceanfront recreation and outdoor adventures, award winning festivals and friendly, safe neighborhoods. As an employer, the City of Oxnard prioritizes creating an environment that nurtures innovation, encourages collaboration, and fosters professional growth. Valuing the unique perspectives and experiences of its employees, the City fosters a workplace culture that celebrates diversity in all its forms. By embracing different backgrounds, ideas, and talents, the City of Oxnard cultivates an atmosphere of respect and collaboration that fuels creativity and drives excellence. To read more about us, please visit oxnard.org.

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