Salary : $143,064.00 - $187,776.00 Annually
Location : Recycling Center -- 7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-22
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

CLASS DESCRIPTION
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
The annual salary range is $143,064 to $187,776. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications. Successful candidates are also eligible for annual merit increases upon excellent performance.

What is the Role?
The City is seeking a collaborative, innovative, and resilient Operations and Environmental Services Manager to join the Public Works Department. This position directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the programs and services of the Operations and Environmental Services Division, including environmental policy development and implementation; energy and water efficiency; climate action; clean water program; environmental regulatory compliance; integrated waste management, including curbside recycling collection, recycling center operations, and solid waste contract management; maintenance of streets and multi-modal transportation facilities, stormwater systems, parks, public landscapes, and City facilities; and community engagement and outreach. The OESD Manager leads a team of more than 23 staff, including five direct reports, and supports staff development and training. The role also participates in developing policies and strategies for division operations, manages division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service, and provides complex support to City management in areas of expertise.

The Operations and Environmental Services Manager receives general direction from the Public Works Director/City Engineer and exercises direct and indirect supervision over supervisory, professional, maintenance and recycling operations staff, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, enthusiastic local government professional with a proven record of leading a division or unit and implementing policies and programs. The ideal candidate will be skilled at guiding teams, supporting employee growth, and building collaborative relationships with colleagues, outside agencies, community members, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to remain steady under pressure while managing complex issues in a demanding environment. Flexible, confident, curious, open-minded, and solution-oriented individuals will be well suited for this dynamic role.

City Perks:

• CalPERS Retirement: CalPERS Classic members 2.7% @ 55 and PEPRA members 2% @ 62 retirement formula integrated with Social Security; 11% employee contribution.
• Medical Insurance: Fully paid health and dental premiums for employees and dependents (up to the Kaiser family rate); cash in lieu option available at $350 per month.
• Dental: The City contributes full cost of family coverage under the Delta Dental Plan.
• Life Insurance: The City pays for basic life and AD&D insurance coverage each up to $100,000.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance: 2/3rds of salary up to the maximum monthly.
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental life insurance, deferred compensation plans and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Holidays: 13 holidays per year, plus 3 floating holidays and 1 birthday holiday.
• Vacation: Vacation ranging from 11 - 33 days per year based on years of service. (Prior public service years may be considered for initial accrual yr. placement with offer)
• Sick Leave: Accrued at 8.75 hours per month.
• Administrative Leave: Up to 75 hours per fiscal year (may be pro-rated for the first year).
• Tuition Reimbursement: Cost reimbursement up to the maximum of $3,500/fiscal year for work related studies.
• Bilingual Pay: The City pays $2,600 per year to employees who are bilingual and who have passed a proficiency test provided by the City.
• Alternating Work Schedule: This position typically works 37.5 hours per week with every other Friday off.
• Telework: Schedule flexibility where possible.
• Wellness Program: Access to an array of wellness programs offered by the City such as massage days, fitness and meditation classes, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Are We A Match?

• You are passionate about advancing climate-focused, sustainable infrastructure and promoting environmental sustainability and stewardship programs.
• You are adaptable, flexible, and offer solutions in ambiguous situations.
• You are able to work in partnership with customers and Departments, to make sure their needs are met, also having great interpersonal skills.
• You enjoy analyzing and resolving complex challenges; can problem solve and think "outside the box" to achieve results.
• You are detail-orientated and organized to keep track of multiple and varying projects.
• You are excited to lead and work with a dynamic team.
• You enjoy contributing to a positive work environment that fosters motivation, collaboration, coaching, and engagement of division staff.

Interviews will be held VIRTUALLY on Tuesday, September 15th

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (DUTIES)

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of services delivery methods and procedures; recommend within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for division staff, assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; handle the most difficult, sensitive or controversial projects of the division.
• Plan, organize and direct the development and implementation of new and revised division programs; analyze program impact; coordinate program activities, including project planning, cost-benefit analysis, fund and bond financing and the utilization of special consultants for various programs; apply for and administer grant funding as appropriate.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of marketing and public information campaigns; direct or develop special events and programs to promote and educate the public about recycling, resource conservation, and pollution prevention issues; oversee the preparation of brochures, press releases, and a variety of other educational and promotional items; manage outreach to existing business owners, residents, and other groups on awareness of City's environmental, recycling, waste and maintenance programs.
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements and established procedures pertaining to division programs and functions.
• Serve or designate staff to serve as liaison for the Division with other divisions and departments; represent or designate staff to represent the City with various municipalities and governmental agencies, including the Regional Water Quality Control Board and WCCIWMA; represents and negotiates for the City on regional environmental problems and issues.
• Serve or designate staff to serve as liaison for City committees or commissions as assigned.
• Prepare and review a variety of written documents, including complex reports, resolutions and ordinances, general correspondence, promotional material; deliver oral presentations before the City Council, other agencies, businesses and the public.
• Prepare and review requests for proposals and evaluate bidders' documents for goods and services; negotiate trash hauler agreements and oversee the trash franchise agreement; monitor all division agreements for goods and services.
• Provide technical expertise to the Public Works Director/City Engineer, the City Manager, other departments, resident committees, and the general public on division programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework related to environmental studies, public administration or related field.

Experience:
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in the environmental programs area and/or maintenance operations of a municipal agency, including two years of supervisor/management responsibility.

Licenses/Certificates/ Other requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by date of hire.

Knowledge and abilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Knowledge Of:

• Principles and practices of program development, implementation, and supervision, including staff training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of contract negotiation and grant preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Computer applications related to the work (currently MS Office Suite, and others as needed).
• Principles and practices of effective business and technical report writing and public presentations.
• Techniques for effectively engaging individuals from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, in person, over the telephone, and via e-mail.

Abilities:

• Oversee and participate in the management of comprehensive recycling, solid waste and environmental programs; and maintenance programs.
• Oversee, direct, coordinate and evaluate the work of assigned staff, including selection, training and motivation.
• Research and participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures.
• Negotiate and administer contracts and prepare and administer division budget.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports, and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Handle difficult and sensitive situations using sound, independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, writing and operating assigned equipment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS