WASTE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

The City of Torrance is hiring a Waste Management Coordinator for the Public Works Department's Sanitation Division. The role involves technical and administrative support for environmental programs and waste reduction initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in recycling and waste management. The position requires a valid California Class C Driver’s License and offers opportunities to contribute to community sustainability efforts.
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The City of Torrance is recruiting for an Waste Management Coordinator to be part of the Public Works Department's Sanitation Division Team!

The Department
The Public Works Department is a dynamic organization that readily adapts to the needs of the Torrance Community in providing quality and reliable service to the public. The Department is made up of over 200 employees within five distinct divisions who provide service to residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic signals, sewers, waste collection, and water systems.

The Division
The Sanitation Division handles residential and City facility trash and recycling collection, waste diversion and recycling programs, street sweeping, sewer lines, and wastewater programs.

The Position
Under direction, performs technical and administrative work in support of environmental programs and recycling and waste reduction and diversion initiatives.

Receives general supervision from the Policy and Resources Specialist and/or Sanitation Services Manager; may provide lead direction to lower-level clerical support staff.
For more information about the duties of this position, click here.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, sustainability, public administration or a closely related field; and six months of experience in the development, implementation, or administration of public or private recycling and waste reduction programs and activities.

License or Certificate

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Ideal Candidate

Successful candidates will possess the following:
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to environmental compliance including but not limited to AB 939, AB 341, SB 1383, AB 1826, SB 54
• Ability to assist in monitoring City-wide refuse and recycling, food recovery, household hazardous waste and other environmental programs to meet Federal and state federal regulations
• Ability to assist with administering grants related to waste and recycling programs or projects
• Experience in the development, implementation, or administration of public or private recycling and waste reduction programs and activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position(s) is/are filled. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

First Application Review Date: May 19, 2025
Interview Panel (Weighted 100%): will be tentatively scheduled

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The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement. Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 before the test date. For further information, click here.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!