Integrated Waste Program Manager - City of Modesto, CA : Job Details

Salary: $118,851.20 - $151,694.40 Annually Location : Tenth Street Place - 1010 10th Street Modesto, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 04377 Department: Public Works Division: Solid Waste Management Opening Date: 07/15/2025 Closing Date: 8/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit: MCMA THE POSITION The City of Modesto is seeking a dedicated Integrated Waste Program Manager to lead and coordinate key areas such as solid waste, composting, waste-to-energy, and landfill operations. The ideal candidate will bring five years of progressively responsible experience-including two years in a supervisory role-and hold a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, civil engineering, public administration, or a related field. If you're passionate about driving sustainable waste solutions and enjoy managing complex programs with a collaborative spirit, we invite you to apply and join our mission to create a cleaner, greener future. Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives: 3% COLA effective July 1, 2026 2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree) 5% Education Incentive (master's degree) The Integrated Waste Program Manager is responsible to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities in various assigned areas such as the solid waste division, the compost facility, the waste to energy facility, and the landfills; to negotiate and administer complex agreements; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director. APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the Education and Work Experience sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application form with the words see resume . The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Applicants may be screened to the most qualified and invited to continue to the next phase of the testing process which may include a writing exercise. Tentative Schedule Writing Exercise Thursday, August 21, 2025 Human Resources reserves the right to change the testing process to best meet the needs of the City. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: Manage, organize, and direct activities of assigned services and activities related to the Solid Waste Division, the Compost Facility, the Waste to Energy Facility, and the landfills. Develop and implement divisional goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of work plans; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures. Prepare the budgets for assigned divisions; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget. Appoint personnel with final approval of the Department Head; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department. Establish performance standards and evaluate performance of subordinate personnel. Serve as staff liaison to the Waste-to-Energy Plant, a joint powers authority including budget development, projecting income from tipping fees and energy sales, and projecting expenditures for operations; oversee contractor performance, negotiating amendments, and extensions to the contract; represent the City's interest in bond issuance; review financial statements, fund balances, and trust accounts; develop recommendations on investments for funds and monitor the power market to make recommendations on alternatives for future sale of energy. Oversee the development, preparation, and implementation of public education and marketing campaigns designed to secure public input and participation in Modesto's integrated waste programs. Prepare grant applications and administer grants; monitor legislation and enforce code provisions regarding illegal dumping, disposal of hazardous materials, and garbage, green waste, and recycling provisions. Research, prepare, and present technical and administrative reports to Council, commissions, and a variety of committees; prepare written correspondence. Negotiate, manage, and oversee complex agreements and ensure services are provided in compliance with contracts; prepare and review cost estimates for proposed work and recommend final acceptance of completed work. Represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary on a variety of integrated waste issues. Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare and make presentations as needed, and prepare written correspondence. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service. Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures. Marginal Functions: Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles and practices of integrated waste management programs. Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations. Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management. Principles and practices of budget development, implementation, and monitoring. Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management. Public relations approaches use in negotiation and gaining compliance. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Ability to: Organize, implement, and direct comprehensive programs related to assigned divisional operations. Perform the most complex work of the assigned division. Work under the pressure of deadlines; analyze, research, and solve a wide range of problems. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. Effectively conduct public presentations. Ensure project compliance with federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations. Interpret, explain, and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Coordinate, prepare, and administer multiple budgets. Supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database operations. Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience involving integrated waste management, solid waste, recycling, or composting program operations, including two years of supervisory responsibility. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental science, civil engineering, public administration, or a related field. License and Certificate: Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions require occasional overtime or weekend work and the ability to travel. Modesto Confidential and Management Association (MCMA)Employee benefits are subject to change and are not guaranteed. For a detailed explanation of benefits currently in effect please see the Memoranda of Understanding.PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM: CalPERS enrollment in either the 2% @ 60 or the 2% @ 62 formula is dependent on eligibility, as per AB 340. Employee pays the full member contribution. Retirement benefit is based on the employees three year final compensation average. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required 1.45% Medicare contribution by both the City and the employee (applies to employees hired after 4-1-86). HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours holiday credit. MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 80 hours per year for positions exempt from overtime. VACATION: Accrued at the rate of two weeks during the first year, increasing to five weeks during the 21st year of service. SICK LEAVE: Accumulated at 8 hours per month, 96 hours per year. Employees may accumulate up to 2,200 hours. MEDICAL INSURANCE: Health, dental and vision coverage is provided. The City's monthly contribution to health, dental and vision benefits is based on a three-tier system as follows: $ 2,028.00 Employee + Family $ 1,436.00 Employee + 1 Dependent $ 718.00 Employee Only $ 450.00 Opt Out The employee pays the balance. An employee who opts out of health coverage receives the amount noted above minus dental and vision premium on their paycheck and treated as taxable income. Dental and vision coverage continuation is available upon retirement. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: With a matching contribution by the employee, the City will contribute 1.5% of salary, increasing to 2.5% at 9+ years of service, to a voluntary 457 Plan. RETIREE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (RHS): $2,880 initial deposit provided upon completion of a two (2) year vesting period. After initial contribution, the City shall contribute $120 per month. LIFE INSURANCE: Coverage in the amount of $120,000 is provided by the City. Supplemental coverage is available at employee cost. DISABILITY INSURANCE: Coverage is provided by the City, at City cost. This benefit pays 66 2/3% of the first $12,000 per month in salary. EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: Master's Degree Pay in the amount of 5% of salary. Bachelor's Degree Pay in the amount of 2.5% of salary. BILINGUAL INCENTIVE LEAVE:Employees who pass a review panel and are needed in this capacity by the department, will receive 3 hours of Bilingual Leave Time per pay period into their Compensatory Time Off (CTO) balance. LONGEVITY PAY: 2.5% of salary at 10 years of service. SECTION 125 PLAN: Providing for pre-tax deductions for employee-paid health premium and dependent care costs. 01 I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following Supplemental Questions. I understand these responses must match the information I provide in the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. I certify that all information provided on this application and the Supplemental Questions is true to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes

02 Do you have any experience in the following areas? (check all that apply)

• Management
• Grant Writing
• Solid Waste
• Landfills
• Code Enforcement
• Contract Management

03 For each of the areas listed above that you indicated experience in, please describe in detail employer name, dates, title and scope of work. If no experience, indicate N/A. 04 Please describe your management style, the number of employees you have managed and their highest job level/classification. If no experience, indicate N/A. 05 Describe your level of experience working with local and state partners. Indicate the names of the organizations or companies you have partnered with and provide specifics about your role. If no experience, indicate N/A. 06 Briefly describe your knowledge of AB341, AB1826, and SB1383 and what experience you have had implementing these laws. If no experience, indicate N/A. Required Question