Solid Waste Regulatory Compliance Supervisor

City of Lompoc; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lompoc is seeking a qualified professional to lead the Solid Waste Division in regulatory compliance, planning, and program administration. You will oversee staff, analyze data, prepare reports, and coordinate grants and contracts to support waste reduction and recycling initiatives.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of progressive experience in solid waste programs, with a strong grasp of relevant laws and public outreach strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies or closely related field and 3 years of progressive related experience.
• Experience in solid waste recycling, diversion, or compliance programs preferred.
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and local regulations and prepare clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local solid waste laws and regulations.
• Plan, supervise, and evaluate staff within the Solid Waste Division.
• Analyze data to assess effectiveness of collection, diversion, and recycling programs.
• Prepare technical and narrative reports for regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Develop grants, contracts, and manage vendor proposals and grants administration.
• Oversee landfill permit updates and emissions compliance.
• Deliver public education campaigns on waste reduction and recycling.
• Represent the City at meetings and inspections.

Skills

Policy analysis

Regulatory compliance

Data interpretation

Public outreach

Budgeting & finance

Project supervision

Education

Bachelor's in environmental studies or related field

Tools

Landfill data systems

Word processing & spreadsheets

Job description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR FULL-TIME OR REGULAR PART-TIME (BUDGETED) EMPLOYEES. THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A CURRENT VACANCY. Interested applicants must submit on-line application -- NO paper applications will be accepted.

If you forget your password, have application login problems, or get an error message during the application process, please call the NeoGov helpline at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.

The City reserves the right to stop accepting applications prior to the posted deadline if sufficient numbers of qualified applications are received. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The recruitment is officially closed once it has been removed from the City's website.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, supervises, and monitors solid waste regulatory compliance activities, projects, and staff in the Solid Waste Division; develops, coordinates, implements, and maintains solid waste collection, diversion and recycling programs; administers grants and contracts; analyzes operational, statistical, and financial data; prepares a variety of reports and written materials; coordinates community education and outreach efforts; and performs related duties as required.

This is an advanced-level professional classification in the Solid Waste Division. The incumbent performs a variety of administrative, operational, compliance, supervisory, and public educational functions related to solid waste collection, diversion, and recycling programs. Work includes conducting or overseeing professional analysis and studies related to federal, state, and local solid waste mandates, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

EXAMINATION PROCESS:

Based upon screening of the City application, résumé, and responses to supplemental questions, applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include but is not limited to, panel interview, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.

SELECTION PROCESS:

As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician.

Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Monitors and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and regulations related to solid waste programs.
2. Plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff, including the Solid Waste Program Analyst and Solid Waste Program Technician.
3. Evaluates the operational and fiscal impacts of laws and regulations and recommends program adjustments.
4. Conducts complex analyses of solid waste statistical and financial data to assess the effectiveness of collection, diversion, and recycling programs.
5. Prepares and submits required compliance, safety, and program performance reports to regulatory agencies.
6. Monitors program budgets and develops cost projections for budget preparation and rate studies.
7. Analyzes operational trends and makes recommendations for service improvements.
8. Develops and implements new or enhanced solid waste programs and services; prepares required technical and narrative reports.
9. Prepares and manages requests for proposals (RFPs) and professional service contracts; evaluates and ranks vendor proposals.
10. Develops and administers grant applications, programs, and funding agreements.
11. Oversees contract compliance and professional service delivery.
12. Manages the City’s landfill’s five-year permit updates and ensures compliance with emissions regulations.
13. Provides technical and administrative regulatory support to Solid Waste Division staff.
14. Serves as a resource to City departments, customers, and community stakeholders on waste management policies, services, and compliance requirements.
15. Compiles and analyzes data from landfill, recycling operators and collection activities.
16. Oversees the operation and maintenance of the landfill database to track waste volumes and manage customer billing.
17. Resolves service and billing issues in coordination with staff and customers.
18. Plans and delivers public education campaigns and outreach programs related to waste reduction, diversion, and recycling.
19. Represents the City at public meetings, workshops, and regulatory inspections.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone].

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, biological sciences, natural resource management, or a closely related field; AND three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the research, planning, or implementation of solid waste recycling, diversion, or compliance programs.

License Required:

Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques of research, analysis, and evaluation
• Solid waste industry laws, regulations, policies, and operational practices
• Principles, practices, and trends in solid waste collection, diversion, and recycling programs
• Principles of contract administration, budgeting, and grant management
• Statistical analysis and data interpretation methods
• Public relations, community engagement, and education strategies
• Fundamentals of general accounting and budgetary practices
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Business math and statistics
• Modern office procedures and technology, including word processing and spreadsheet applications

Ability to:

• Conduct and oversee complex statistical, financial, and program analyses
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations
• Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive written and oral reports
• Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate staff and work activities
• Develop and implement compliance strategies and operational improvements
• Forecast and evaluate the fiscal and operational impacts of regulatory changes
• Manage and monitor program budgets and contracts
• Operate specialized solid waste data management systems and prepare spreadsheets
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences and lead public meetings
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Represent the City with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL: Strength: Light – Exert force to 25 pounds occasionally, or 10 pounds frequently, or negligible force constantly; may involve significant standing, walking, pushing and/or pulling; frequent fingering, typing; occasional to frequent standing; occasional walking, sitting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, handling, gripping, grasping, twisting at the waist, reaching at, above and below shoulder level, extending neck upward, downward and side to side, climbing stairs; and on rare occasion, climbing ladders, crouching, kneeling.

Vision: Visual acuity which could be corrected sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; average depth perception needed.

Hearing: Effectively hear/comprehend oral instructions and communication.

MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL: Work cooperatively and interact appropriately with those contacted in the course of work, including the general public; read complex material; utilize complex math skills; utilize complex writing skills; understand, remember and carry out complex job instructions; respond quickly to changing priorities; communicate effectively orally and in writing; perform effective multi-tasking; work under pressure; pay attention to details and accuracy; communicate with tact, diplomacy and professionalism; and work within deadlines.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work is performed outdoors and indoors; constantly uses a computer, facsimile, electronic copier, and printer; occasional use of an adding machine, calculator and other modern office equipment; occasionally drives City vehicles to attend meetings at various City facilities, meeting sites, and public and private events; occasionally works around machinery and is exposed to excessive noises; on rare occasion is exposed to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, dust, fumes, gases or odors; and works both alone and with others.