Senior Public Works Program Specialist - Waste & Water

County of Santa Barbara; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick leave

Health plan

On-site clinics

Service credit

Retirement reciprocity

Job summary

County of Santa Barbara's Public Works Department, Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division, is seeking a capable professional to perform complex water resources or solid waste contract administration duties, coordinate programs, and provide technical assistance to staff and public.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, experience with solid waste franchise agreements, rate setting, and the ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines, with attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Possession of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university; AND
• Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in research, planning, or implementation of solid waste recycling or diversion programs; OR
• Two years of experience performing solid waste recycling or diversion program duties equivalent to the class of Public Works Program Specialist II with Santa Barbara County; OR
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement, and monitor a variety of new and established, complex, environmentally-sensitive or resource-related programs and/or service contracts.
• Prepare reports on projected costs, revenues, and tonnages of different material types for County and external entities.
• Represent the Public Works Department at professional conferences, on committees, and to other governmental jurisdictions, outside agencies, contractors, media representatives, and the public.

Skills

Contract administration

Budgeting

Public relations

Data analysis

Franchise agreements

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

County of Santa Barbara's Public Works Department, Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division, is seeking a capable professional to perform complex water resources or solid waste contract administration duties, coordinate programs, and provide technical assistance to staff and public.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, experience with solid waste franchise agreements, rate setting, and the ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines, with attention to detail and