CRRA Jobs Board

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the City’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.    

The Watershed and Stormwater Management Division (Watershed Division) of Oakland Public Works manages/facilitates compliance with numerous stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulatory requirements including trash discharge reduction capture controls, green stormwater infrastructure, polychlorinated biphenols (PCB) and mercury controls, illicit discharge controls, water quality monitoring, and public outreach and education. The Watershed Division also has an award-winning creek and wetland restoration program that has completed multiple projects to restore habitat and improve flood control and water quality. The City’s storm drainage repair and improvement capital program is also managed by the Watershed Division.

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Deadline to apply is 10/22/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

The City of Davis Public Works Utilities and Operations Department is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Management Analyst to join our team. PWUO performs administrative, technical, operational and maintenance activities to ensure that City-owned equipment, facilities, assets, infrastructure, contracted solid waste handling, and environmental programs are managed in a manner consistent with Council approved policies and adopted goals. PWUO operates three City utility services: water, wastewater and stormwater. The solid waste utility is supported by the department and contracted to an exclusive franchise hauler. The department also supports the City's Utilities Commission. The primary responsibilities for this position include managing and tracking utility revenue and expenditures, performing annual fund updates to track the fiscal health of the utilities, and working with consultants to perform cost of service studies to set utility rates and fees. This position may also be asked to perform project management tasks. 

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Deadline to apply is 10/13/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

The City of Lakewood is currently hiring an Environmental Services Officer.

Under the general supervision, performs a variety of technical and professional duties and responsibilities involved in environmental compliance planning, auditing, inspecting, monitoring and testing; performs regulatory compliance activities and reporting for the Public Works Department; assists with facilitating interdepartmental coordination to ensure the City’s environmental compliance with federal, state, local and City-driven priorities, mandates, objectives, laws, guidelines and regulations; provides technical guidance and education to City staff and the public; and performs related work as required.

To learn more please see this attachment: Environmental Services Officer 09-23.pdf

Deadline to apply is 10/12/2023 at 2:00 PM Pacific

The County of Santa Barbara's Public Works Department's Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division is currently accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time vacancy in Santa Barbara as a Public Works Program Specialist, Senior Level.

Under general direction, performs complex and specialized water resources or solid waste contract administration duties; coordinates, implements, and maintains assigned programs; provides information, expertise, and technical assistance to staff, educators, government agencies, and the general public; may act as a lead worker; and performs related duties as required.

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Deadline to apply isn10/11/2023 5:00 PM Pacific

The Waste Management Division of the Department of Public Works has two full-time (80 bi-weekly hours) Senior Program Coordinator vacancies – one each in Zero Waste Marin and Marin County Solid Waste.

Both Senior Program Coordinator positions will lead activities and functions of waste management programs pertaining to solid and hazardous waste regulations, primarily SB1383. They will perform a variety of administrative, planning, program monitoring, and evaluation duties; serve as a liaison to the public, community groups, government agencies, and other departments; may lead or supervise staff; and perform related duties as required.

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Deadline to apply is October 5, 2023 at 4:00PM

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking to fill two vacancies within the Garbage and Recycling Team.  Both positions will work in collaboration with the team and Outreach and Education Manager to engage with diverse audiences through residential, multifamily, business, and youth programs.  These positions will strive to empower Portland communities through education, behavior change, volunteering, grassroots outreach and community organizing, culturally specific outreach, social media, and community partnership events.  These positions will also provide technical assistance to workplaces, property managers, residents, and educational institutions in improving their waste reduction and recycling practices.

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Deadline to apply is October 16, 2023 at 11:59PM.

The county of Orange is currently seeking an Environmental Sustainability Deputy Director. 

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is an organization dedicated to providing waste management services, protecting public health and the environment, promoting recycling, and providing organics recycling infrastructure for compliance with SB1383 in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. OCWR operates three active regional landfills (North, Central, South), three compost facilities, four household hazardous waste collection centers, monitors 20 closed landfills, and administers municipal solid waste collection, recycling, and planning for County unincorporated areas. OCWR is a nationally renowned waste management department responsible for a network of sanitary landfills and the efforts to support SB1383 infrastructure demands. The Department is committed to its exceptional record of regulatory compliance and excellence. OCWR partners with the Orange County-based Discovery Cube to sponsor the Eco-Challenge educational exhibit that teaches thousands of students each year to reduce, recycle, and reuse in their daily life. 

This position will be responsible for overseeing and managing the County's efforts on environmental conservation and sustainability. The position reports to the Director of OC Waste & Recycling and will work in close partnership with the County Executive Office.

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Deadline to apply is October 19, 2023 at 11:59PM

Working together to provide excellent service to the community while optimally balancing the challenges of regulatory compliance, environmental protection and cost effectiveness.

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The County of Yolo is recruiting for one regular, full-time position in the class of Landfill Operations and Waste Reduction Manager at the Department of Community Services' Integrated Waste Management Division. This position is located at the Yolo County Central Landfill.  Under general direction, manages and coordinates the daily operation of the scale house and work of staff involved in the planning, development, implementation, operation and marketing of all programs required by AB 939 regulations, including city-county agreements, contract oversight, recycling, marketing, material recovery, household hazardous waste, source reduction, public education, landfill and transfer stations, and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

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The City of Fremont is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support the City’s solid waste programs. This is a journey‐level technical position within the Environmental Services Division of the Community Services Department. Under the general supervision of the Solid Waste Manager, the Environmental Specialist will perform technical level work in the development, implementation and promotion of solid waste management programs. The candidate will perform specialized work in solid waste regulatory compliance including development project plan review, public education, customer service and outreach, and provide technical assistance to businesses.

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The first review of applications is 12:00 p.m. (Noon), October 6, 2023.  The recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. 

The Project Manager I assigned to Public Works Waste and Recycling will assist with planning, researching, analyzing, developing, implementing, promoting, and monitoring a variety of solid waste reduction and recycling programs for residences, businesses, City offices, and facilities; complete audits and surveys, and/or other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be a team player and able to work collaboratively with other governmental agencies, contractors/vendors, and the public; quickly adapts to changing situations; can manage and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously in a very busy environment; is detail-oriented and provides excellent customer service.

The incumbent for the Project Manager I position will work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays, with alternating Fridays off. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

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Applications are due on September 19, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.