Resource Recovery Collections Superintendent

Resource Recovery Collections Superintendent

City of Santa Monica

Job Posting
Aug. 25, 2026

Job Summary

Plans, organizes, a nd coordinates the operation of the Resource Recovery a nd Recycling Collections Section. Supervises, schedules, a nd reviews the work a ctivities of staff engaged in solid waste operations, customer service, a nd the collection a nd recovery of landfill trash, organics, a nd recyclable materials.

Representative Duties

Selects, trains, supervises, a nd a ssigns work to supervisory, collections, a nd customer service staff engaged in integrated resource recovery a nd recycling collections a nd related operations. Establishes a nd a pproves work schedules, monitors workflow, a nd evaluates the work of staff.

Plans, coordinates, a nd supervises integrated waste management collections to meet City-wide zero waste goals. Consults with the division manager a nd staff to determine a nd implement zero waste program goals a nd related policies a nd procedures.

Develops, monitors, evaluates, a nd modifies collection routes a nd maps, maintenance schedules, a nd customer service processes to ensure effectiveness a nd efficiency of service. Ensures solid waste collection operations comply with a pplicable federal, state, a nd local laws a nd regulations.

Enforces municipal solid waste ordinances a nd issues citations related to refuse code violations.

A ssists in formulation, planning, a nd implementation of improvements to resource recovery a nd recycling collection s operations.

Researches, gathers data, a nd collaborates with Fleet Maintenance to prepare equipment specifications for the purchase of resource recovery a nd recycling equipment. Develops strategies for equipment replacement that minimize maintenance costs a nd maximize productivity.

Interacts with customers a nd City staff, performs on-site inspections, a nd conducts plan check reviews a nd a pprovals with a pplicable computer software for the trash enclosure component of the building permit process.

Keeps a breast of emerging trends a nd innovative practices for solid waste collection a nd recycling operations.

Responds to inquiries, complaints, a nd requests for information from various customers, including citizens, City staff, a nd the public. Resolves customer problems a nd complaints over the phone, in writing, a nd in person.

Prepares a nd maintains a variety of records a nd reports.

Makes presentations to public a nd community groups.

May serve a s a representative for the Division a t meetings with other City divisions a nd community or neighborhood groups, a s a ssigned.

Performs other related duties, a s a ssigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

Principles a nd practices of supervision a nd training

Principles, practices, a nd techniques of solid waste collection operations

Disposal a nd collection vehicles a nd equipment

Safety standards a nd safe work practices

Dispatch operations

Applicable federal, state, a nd local laws, regulations, a nd ordinances

Principles a nd procedures of recordkeeping a nd reporting

Ability to:

Select, supervise, motivate, a nd train staff

Organize a nd schedule the work of staff

Analyze problems, make recommendations, a nd implement effective solutions

Conduct research a nd a nalyze complex data a nd information

Prepare, present, a nd maintain a ccurate records a nd reports

Develop a nd implement work procedures a nd improved methods of service delivery

Interpret a nd a pply policies, procedures, rules, a nd regulations

Provide operational a nd safety training to a ssigned staff

Ensure staff a re compliant with a ll safety regulations a nd procedures

Communicate effectively, both orally a nd in writing

Provide effective customer service

Establish a nd maintain effective a nd cooperative working relationships with City employees a nd the public

Work with persons from diverse social, cultural, a nd economic backgrounds a s well a s a variety of work styles, personalities, a nd a pproaches

Skill in:

Reading, writing, a nd communicating a t a n a ppropriate level

Using a personal computer a nd a pplicable software a pplications

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from a n a ccredited college with a n a ssociate degree or 60 semester units or the equivalent. A dditional recent, related work experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.

Experience:

Four years of recent, paid work experience in the operation a nd maintenance of integrated solid waste collections. A t least two years of the recent, paid work experience must have included supervisory responsibilities.

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