Salary: $85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually
Location : 100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX
Job Type: 4C Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Solid Waste Management
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Under Administrative direction, manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review, manpower planning, operations research, system research and related work reviewing methods, procedures, policies, department functions, and internal relationships, forming managerial work and is responsible for the operation of the City's waste collection and disposal, street cleaning, and brush collection. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
City Tower - 100 W Houston San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Schedule
7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates organizational planning to improve the effective utilization of organizational resources.
• Analyzes policies, practices, systems, procedures, workload standards, and organizational structures.
• Evaluates operations to insure compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Consults with and advises management at all levels on complex operational, organizational, and resource problems.
• Conducts workshops for discussing study findings and recommendation.
• Prepares comprehensive recommendations aimed at resolution of organization, management, and employee utilization problems and/ or opportunities.
• Proposes future organizational configurations to meet the business strategic goals of the City. Assist the Director staff on special projects, as requested.
• Designs benchmark surveys and quantitative techniques to improve the productivity and quality of operations and build an effective workforce.
• Recommends innovative management strategies and complex departmental turnaround plans.
• Inspects business processes, rate structures and service delivery methods for cost recovery and revenue enhancement.
• Develops and evaluates performance indicators and management reporting systems.
• Identifies, monitors, and evaluates public and private sector innovations and service delivery breakthroughs.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of managerial and technical experience in solid waste management, public works administration, or business administration.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current practices and procedures related to the collection and proper disposal of waste and the monitoring of closed and operating landfills.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations and local ordinances related to the proper collection and disposal of waste and the operation of a landfill.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision and training.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to develop short and long term goals and objectives.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

03

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of managerial and technical experience in solid waste management, public works administration or business administration do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years or more

06

How many years of supervisory experience do you have in the field of solid waste management?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

07

Describe your experience with managing projects and/or programs related to waste collection and disposal, street cleaning, and brush collection. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A
08

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question