Solid Waste Programs Administrator

Job Description:

Solid Waste Programs Administrator

Description

The Job

FUTURE SALARY INCREASE

3% Effective February 21, 2026


Are you passionate about sustainability and public service? The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works is seeking a dynamic and experienced Solid Waste Programs Administrator to lead critical waste management programs and guide the County toward a cleaner, more efficient future.

Under general direction, the Solid Waste Programs Administrator will oversee countywide solid waste programs, including the Solid Waste Handling Franchise Program, the Class “A” Refuse Collection Permit Program, and waste diversion and recycling initiatives. This is a key leadership position within the Solid Waste Management Division, responsible for supervising staff, managing grants, negotiating franchise agreements, and ensuring compliance with state mandates.

Primary duties include:

• Lead and coordinate state-mandated waste management and diversion programs
  
• Supervise, train, and evaluate program staff
  
• Administer the Solid Waste Handling Franchise Program and Class “A” Refuse Collection Permit Program
  
• Negotiate franchise agreements, adjust service rates, and resolve customer complaints
  
• Identify and apply for grant opportunities; manage program budgets and expenditures
  
• Prepare and present reports, policies, and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors
  
• Represent the Division at meetings and industry forums
  
• Monitor legislation and update internal policies accordingly
  
• Oversee updates to the Solid Waste Management Division’s web content
  
• Manage special projects and provide support as needed
  

For more detailed information, refer to the Solid Waste Program Administrator job description.

Excellent Benefits Package!

Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

For more information, please visit the link below:

Benefits By Occupation al Uni t: Supervisory Unit

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. At the time of hire, a valid California driver license may be required.

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet the education AND experience requirements listed below:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering or closely related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience negotiating, coordinating and monitoring contracts and agreements in a waste management environment which included at least one (1) year of experience making presentations to community groups involving waste management processes.
Substitution: Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one (1) year of experience for 30 semester (45 quarter) units in the areas listed above. Additional experience may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years or 60 semester (90 quarter) units of the required education.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, August 1, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline . Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

I mportant Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Supervisory Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 8/1/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$77,979.20 - $107,473.60 Annually