Solid Waste Management Agency Manager at County of Tehama – Red Bluff, California

About the Position:
Under administrative direction of the Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency, Joint Powers Authority (JPA II) Board of Directors, plans, organizes, and directs the solid waste programs of Solid Waste Management Agency. Supports the Board of Directors, supervises, trains and evaluates employees. Performs other related work as directed.

About the Department:
The Agency strives to provide information related to Tehama County’s solid waste programs, plans, elements and progress towards reducing the amount of waste entering the landfill, and conserving natural resources while protecting human health and the environment.


About the Community:
Nestled in the northern Sacramento Valley, Tehama County lies approximately midway between Sacramento and the Oregon border. The County sits alongside the beautiful Sacramento River and is only 50 miles west of Lassen National Park. Tehama County is the central point of widespread recreation; with nearby camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, snow skiing, and boating resources as good as or better than anywhere in California.

Tehama County is home to approximately 64,000 people. In our County's small town atmosphere, you can experience the feeling of knowing your neighbors. Additionally, the mean travel time to work is only 23 minutes and the cost of living in Tehama County is lower than many other places in California.

• Administers the operation of the Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency.
• Provides administrative support to the Board of Directors, County of Tehama, and cities of Red Bluff, Corning and Tehama pursuant to agreements which may be approved from time to time by the Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency.
• Develops statistics and engages in and/or assigns research for various phases of solid waste programs.
• Performs research and analysis on complex and sensitive areas within the department structure, functions, and projects, as assigned.

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Waste Management, Planning, General Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in Civil Engineering, Waste Management, Planning, General Engineering, Public Administration or related field with at least two (2) years of that being at a supervisory level.
• Experience in supervising or operating a solid waste program and/or facility is preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements:

• Requires a valid California driver’s license.