Waste Management Program Administrator - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
The County of Riverside's Department of Waste Resources has an opportunity for a Waste Management Program Administrator (WMPA) located in Moreno Valley.
The WMPA will responsible for the planning, administration, and operation of the Department's fleet program, including directing the procurement, inspection, assignment, maintenance, repair, and disposal of the Department's extensive fleet of heavy construction equipment and heavy to light duty on road vehicles. In addition the incumbent will be responsible for the fleet support warehouse and parts systems, and the refueling facilities.
The Department seeks candidates that have experience in a motor fleet setting managing the repair/maintenance of on/off road fleet used in construction and/or landfill applications with ability to effectively negotiate and manage vendors. Knowledge and experience in preparing specifications for the procurement of on/off road vehicle is highly preferred.
The Waste Management Program Administrator differs from the class of Waste Management Program Coordinator by the formers responsibility for programs that involve multi-million dollar contracts, complex financing, sensitive contract negotiations and administration, and political controversy or sensitivity.
Meet the Team!
The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates a complex county-wide waste management programs or long-term projects.
• Ensures the assigned programs or special projects meet legal requirements and departmental goals, and are accomplished in a timely and efficient manner.
• Implements program specifications, strategic plans, system designs, and legislative mandates relating to assigned area.
• Assumes the lead role in negotiating and monitoring contracts for the procurement, operation, and maintenance of recycling-related facilities.
• Interacts with appropriate cities, elected officials and vendors on matters relating to the design and use of material recovery facilities or transfer stations; resolves contractual problems involving the acquisition of land and facilities to be used for waste management.
• Reviews the vendor's marketing strategies for recyclables and makes adjustments as needed; ensures that the goals and needs of agencies using the County's recycling-related facilities are met.
• Communicates and acts as liaison between vendors operating County recycling-related facilities and the users to develop compromises and resolve contractual problems or complaints.
• Reviews reports submitted by vendors operating recycling-related facilities for compliance with various legislative mandates and user agreements, and authorizes payments; reviews program-related legislation and makes appropriate adjustments for compliance.
• Reviews responses to requests for proposals and participates in the selection of consultants.
• Makes presentations and represents the department before community groups, the Board of Supervisors, councils of government, city managers, State and federal regulatory agencies.
• Interacts with the media pursuant to Riverside County Board Policy A-44; writes reports and correspondence.
• May supervise professional technical, and clerical support staff assigned to the project or program; and may develop and monitor the program/project budget.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in business or public administration, planning, environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience:Three years of administrative, management or supervisory experience which included planning and making recommendations on complex issues involving waste management processes, recycling initiatives, hazardous waste management, fleet/heavy equipment management, or other closely related field.
Knowledge of: Laws, rules and regulations impacting waste management; contract administration; contract negotiations techniques; project/program coordination and quality control methods applicable to professional services; County purchasing policies and practices; the methods used in evaluation of vendor capability and performance; the physical, environmental and economic implications of waste management; Riverside County Board Policy A-44 (media relations).
Ability to:Negotiate service contracts and user agreements; interpret and administer contracts, user agreements and operating policies; interpret and apply legislative mandates to assigned program/ project; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with program/project participants; review and analyze reports; generate and evaluate alternatives to problems and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; make presentation before community groups, the Board of Supervisors, councils of government, city managers, state and federal regulatory agencies, and the news media; write concise reports and correspondence; supervise staff.
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of Waste Resources may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
For specific questions regarding this position, contact the Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
