• Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), including recycling processing activities, equipment operations, dispatch coordination, temporary staffing, sorting functions, and related post-collection operations.
• Lead, direct, and support a team of equipment operators, sorters, dispatch staff, temporary workers, and other operational personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facility operations.
• Partner with the MRF Manager to implement operational strategies, performance initiatives, and process improvements that support operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and budget objectives.
• Monitor facility operations to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety, environmental, recycling, and operational regulations, including CalRecycle requirements and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of safety by implementing and enforcing accident prevention programs, identifying and correcting unsafe conditions, conducting safety meetings, and ensuring compliance with all applicable safety standards and procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and vendors to ensure facility equipment, rolling stock, conveyors, balers, and processing systems remain operational, properly maintained, and compliant with safety standards.
• Respond to and resolve operational issues, including equipment failures, staffing shortages, contamination concerns, service interruptions, and schedule adjustments, while maintaining effective communication with staff, management, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor productivity, staffing levels, throughput, contamination-reduction efforts, and operational performance metrics to ensure that facility goals and service standards are achieved.
• Assist with employee training, coaching, performance management, and workforce development efforts; support employee growth and succession planning within the Division.
• Prepare and maintain operational records, reports, inspections, incident documentation, and other administrative records related to facility operations and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in emergency response activities, special projects, operational planning, and other division initiatives as assigned.

Essential Functions

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Supervises staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures; ensures adherence with safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations.

• Plans, oversees and reviews maintenance and operations work of assigned crews in facilities maintenance, streets maintenance, fleet services, construction project management, traffic signals, refuse/recycling/green waste collection and/or parks maintenance areas; provides support by performing advanced-level maintenance and operations work; performs inspections to review safety, work quality and scheduling.

• Serves as a technical resource and assists in the training and development of staff on equipment, safety and operational practices and procedures; responds to inquiries and addresses service concerns and issues.

• Maintains and oversees inventory of materials, tools and supplies; researches product and expense information; initiates replacement of required inventory; prepares, reviews and maintains reports, schedules, work orders, records and documentation related to assigned operational area.

• Prepares and submits budget recommendations and monitors expenditures; may identify required capital improvements and work to secure funding; may administer contracts.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of leadership experience related to recycling and post-collection activities

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment, a certification from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA), or other related professional organization relevant to the position
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable and may be required depending on the assignment
  

General Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.

• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.

• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment is to fill this position only. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department, Environmental Resources Division.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid Manager's Association (OMMA).

NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Annette Adams at annette.adams@oxnard.org.

Retirement Contributions:
New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Safety Designated Positions: New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2.7% @ 57; “Classic” members 3% @ 50. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement depending on their relevant MOU. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation/Annual Accrual Rates:
Leave accrual rates vary between 6.24 – 11.78 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Administrative Leave:
Management employees are not compensated for overtime worked. However, the department director may authorize up to 40 hours of administrative leave in one year.

Deferred Compensation:
The City contributes 1% of employee salary to a 401(a) plan of its choosing.

Retirement Health Savings
The City contributes 1% to a retirement health savings account.

Bilingual Pay: A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$100.00 bi-weekly depending on the Level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.