Salary : $96,778.44 - $117,635.16 Annually
Location : Public Works Department - 3981 South 'K' Street, Tulare, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-21
Department: Public Works
Division: Solid Waste
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description
Where Policy Meets the Pavement: Directing field operations for a cleaner, compliant tomorrow.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of staff performing difficult and complex professional, technical, and office support related to all programs and activities of the Solid Waste Division; administers current and long-range planning activities; manages the effective use of the appropriate City's public works maintenance resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Public Works Director in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Public Works Director. Exercises direct and general supervision over solid waste collection and disposal operations staff. Coordinates and monitors the work of outside contractors, vendors, and consultants as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a mid-management classification that manages a division of the City's public works maintenance and operations activities, including solid waste collection and disposal operations. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day activities and is responsible for providing divisional-level support to the Public Works Director in a variety of areas. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive background as well as skill in coordinating departmental work. This class is distinguished from the Public Works Director in that the latter has overall responsibility for all functions of the Department and for developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy.

Examples of Essential Functions
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Division; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Solid Waste Division.
• Ensures safe, cost-effective, and efficient solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, and environmental resource recovery.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Director.
• Manages and coordinates the work plan for the Solid Waste division; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Participates in selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Prioritizes and allocates available resources; reviews and evaluates service delivery, makes recommendations for improvement, and ensures maximum effective service provision.
• Develops and reviews staff reports related to solid waste collection and disposal operations activities and services; assists with reports presented to the City Council and other commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the Division budget; oversees the budget for the Division.
• Develops, monitors, and administers the Division's annual enterprise fund budget. Establishes fee schedules, reviews capital improvements, and authorizes heavy equipment acquisitions.
• Ensures operations adhere strictly to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 27 (Environmental Protection) and Title 5. Leads reporting and updates with regulatory enforcement agencies, including CalRecycle, the State Water Resources Control Board, and regional Air Quality Management Districts (AQMD).
• Represents the agency at community meetings and regional board briefings.
• Provides complex staff assistance to the Public Works Director; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Implements adopted solid waste collection and disposal operations plans, policies, and standards.
• Inspects and approves new construction and new development for proper refuse service and location.
• Coordinates assigned services and activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of solid waste collection and disposal; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Responds to operations, maintenance, and repair emergency situations as required.
• May act as the Public Works Director in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, project management, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Principles and practices of budget administration.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations concerning the operation of the Solid Waste Division.
• Federal EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D guidelines and California waste diversion statutes (such as AB 939 and SB 1383 organic waste mandates).
• Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned Division.
• General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of a major Solid Waste Division.
• Safety principles and practices.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing effectively with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff, in person and over the telephone.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Ability to:

• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services.
• Manage and monitor complex projects, on-time and within budget.
• Plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
• Train staff in work procedures.
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with City policies and procedures, complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Conduct research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations and in meetings with individuals.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effecti