SUPERINTENDENT - REFUSE

Salary: $117,314.12 - $153,016.79 Annually
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: ER27-001
Department: Energy Resources - (UC)
Division: ER-COLL & CUST SVC-COLL SVCS
Opening Date: 10/08/2026
Closing Date: 11/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION
The City of Long Beach is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to oversee the collection of residential and commercial solid waste.
THE DEPARTMENT

The Energy and Environmental Services Department purpose is to manage in an environmentally responsible manner the City of Long Beach (City) and State of California's (State's) onshore and offshore production of oil and gas while maximizing production levels and revenues. To oversee the transition of the City's Southeast Resource Recovery Facility (SERRF) from its current decommissioning and demolition towards redevelopment of the site as a regional organic waste receiving and processing facility. To provide reliable and cost-effective refuse, recycling, and organics collection services to the City's ratepayers, supporting established sustainability goals and landfill diversion mandates while maintaining affordable rates and excellent service. To ensure compliance with all local and State solid waste laws and regulations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
THE POSITION

The Superintendent of Refuse is an at-will, management position that reports to the Manager-Collections and Customer Service, in the Collections and Customer Service Bureau. The Collections and Customer Service Bureau has 158 budgeted positions and a Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $65.2 million. The Bureau services over 120,000 residential and commercial waste collection accounts on a weekly basis, collecting over 194,000 tons of waste annually.

The position is responsible for management of the Collections and Customer Service Division, comprised of 148 full-time equivalent positions engaged in the collection and disposal of residential and commercial solid waste. In the bureau, there are two Superintendents of Refuse and the oversight of operations is split between the two positions. In addition to managing the complex day to day operations of solid waste collection and disposal, the Superintendent will analyze and evaluate new technology, equipment, and systems to determine their potential utility in the collection of solid waste, and develop solutions to operational challenges. The Superintendent will maintain budget controls, ensure optimum utilization of allocated resources, work with the City Safety Officer and Safety Specialist to reduce the Division's accident and injury rate, and enforce City, Department, Bureau, and Division policies and procedures. In addition, the Superintendent will participate in Citywide efforts affecting solid waste operations and partner with stakeholders to develop innovative projects and programs to improve the quality of life for City residents.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Superintendent of Refuse will be a seasoned supervisor or manager with a demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership in an operational environment and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills to serve as a valuable resource throughout the City. The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented with a history of effective partnerships, responsiveness, problem solving, and conflict resolution. The ideal candidate will have the ability to fit well within an energetic and dedicated team managing diverse priorities and projects, and embody the attributes of principled leadership: trusteeship, values, ethics, commitment, honesty, involvement, and vision. Experience working in organizations of similar complexity, structure and size with similar challenges is desirable. Additional desirable qualifications includes; experience with organics collection (AB1826 & SB1383), experience conducting and implementing routing studies and experience developing employee training programs.??

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required (proof required*). Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any documents submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document. Proof of education for academic degrees should indicate the type of degree and date of degree conferral. Candidates who possess degrees or units from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible solid waste or recycling collection experience.
• Two (2) years of the required experience must have been gained in a supervisory level. directing a complex solid waste or recycling collection operation.
• Possession of a valid Class C Driver License.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11:59 pm. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of education (if qualifying). Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination before appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7287.

Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.
• Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.
• Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.
• Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination.
• Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.
• Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.
• Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.
• Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
• Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;
  • Department Head $650.00
  • Deputy Director/Manager $550.00
  • Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA: $450.00
  • Executive Support Staff: $300.00
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to