CRRA Jobs Board

The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is recruiting for a full-time Supervising Environmental Services Specialist (SESS) position in the Department’s Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Division! 

This position, on the Solid Waste Program Performance team, will be responsible for initiating, leading and managing large, long-term strategic planning and data-oriented solutions in the areas of future residential and commercial contracts, tackling complex behavior change initiatives to reduce recycling contamination, and other special projects. This position supervises a team of seven, including three direct reports, providing strategic support across all of Integrated Waste Management’s programs. Areas of focus include the following: 

• Collaboration with the Residential Garbage and Recycling Program to combat residential recycling contamination through new approaches, including behavior change. One current approach that this position oversees is the Contamination And Recycling Tagging (CART) Program, in which a field team provides single-family residents feedback and education to lower recycling contamination. A new initiative for the CART Program field supervisor is providing multi-family properties with information on recycling and junk pickup programs to remove barriers, help residents recycle right, and increase program participation. The position will explore other efforts that should result in reduced recycling contamination, improving the quality of recycling commodities, increasing resident awareness, and reducing the cost of processing recycling. 

• Support the Zero Waste Innovations Grant Program through program development, grant management guidance, summarizing performance metrics, and serving as a grant manager. 

• Assist the Division with grant applications and management.

• Strategize and plan upcoming residential and commercial contracts to create a smooth Request for Proposal process, taking into account new and emerging solid waste technologies and manner of provided services to customers.

• Assist with implementing strategies from the Zero Waste Element to the San José Climate Smart Plan to reduce solid-waste related greenhouse gas emissions.

• Core functions include budget planning, project management and streamlining, contract management, preparing staff documents, data analytics, utilizing best management practices, stakeholder engagement, and leading and managing professional technical staff.

The job posting will remain open through Tuesday, October 6, 2026. To learn more and apply click here: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/5482912/supervising-environmental-services-specialist-integrated-waste-management-es?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The City is seeking a collaborative and enthusiastic Environmental Specialist to join our team! If you are passionate about sustainability, waste reduction, organics and environmental stewardship, then this position is for you!

Apply today at www.elcerrito.gov/jobs

WM is recruiting for a compost marketing and sales manager to support its Northern California Compost Operations. The Program Manager, Key Accounts role performs compost sales and marketing duties and provides a high-level of customer service for compost customers. This position will understand compost markets and value throughout the territory. This position will develop new markets to increase the sales of finished compost.  

To learn more and apply, click here.

The City of Santa Monica is currently seeking a Resource Recovery and Recycling Collections Superintendent. 

Summary of Position: Plans, organizes, and coordinates the operation of the Resource Recovery and Recycling Collections Section. Supervises, schedules, and reviews the work activities of staff engaged in solid waste operations, customer service, and the collection and recovery of landfill trash, organics, and recyclable materials.

To learn more and apply, click here.

Deadline to apply is 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific 

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine to complex technical and public contact duties related to the District’s residential solid waste compliance programs, including the identification, investigation, and enforcement of violations of District codes and regulations; conducts field patrols, investigates complaints, and documents violations involving cart placement, unauthorized waste removal (scavenging), residential cart contamination, and other solid waste requirements; encourages voluntary compliance through education; prepares and issues citations; and performs related work as required.

To learn more about this opportunity, see attached: Code Enforcement Officer (Solid Waste) Job Posting.pdf

The City of Gilroy is seeking a qualified professional to serve as an Environmental Programs Analyst. This is a full-time journey-level, exempt position that performs independent, professional-level analytical and program management work in support of the City's environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives. Under the general direction of the Environmental Programs Manager, the Analyst manages a variety of environmental programs, projects, budgets, research, regulatory reporting, and administrative assignments requiring sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Primary responsibilities include administering and ensuring compliance with SB 1383 Organics Recycling requirements, the Statewide Trash Amendments, and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. The position conducts field inspections, monitors regulatory compliance, maintains program data, prepares technical reports, coordinates with regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, and the public, and supports community outreach and education efforts. The Analyst also researches and evaluates environmental issues, develops recommendations and policies, coordinates projects across City departments, and monitors changes in environmental regulations. Depending on operational needs, the position may supervise full-time and part-time employees, interns, volunteers, and consultant.

To learn more and apply, click here.

Deadline to apply is 8/26/26 at 5 PM PST

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Program Assistant in Utilities/Recycling & Waste Reduction. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

Under general supervision, assists in the design, coordination, and implementation of a citywide program or technical area within a department or division of the City; independently performs a variety of technical, administrative, and programmatic work in support of assigned programs, projects, or initiatives; applies and is aware of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, mandates, and guidelines; coordinates with, and provides administrative support and staff assistance to City staff, committees, outside agencies and the public.

To learn more and apply, click here.

Deadline to apply is 8/17/2026 at 5:00 PM PST

Connect surplus food donations posted through the Careit app to food recovery agencies and animal farmers nationally. Monitor the database and recruit new network members to ensure no food goes to waste.

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Under guidance of the Deputy Director, the Temporary Administrative Staff supports the implementation of IWMA's comprehensive solid waste management program, assists IWMA staff and management in day-to-day operations of the agency, and provides administrative support to the agency in advancing its primary mission of keeping the agency’s member jurisdictions in compliance with state mandated solid waste regulations.

TYPICAL TASKS AND REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

•        Provide support to the Executive Director and Deputy Director on a wide variety of clerical, administrative, and technical support tasks as needed; 

•        Provide support and follow-up, including preparing and distributing agendas and meeting materials to the IWMA Board and committees on a variety of matters;

•        Promotes public awareness and community involvement in solid waste source reduction, recycling, composting and household hazardous waste programs, coordinates development of goals and policies on solid waste;

•        Monitor member agencies State Mandated programs for consistency;

•        Coordinate, review, and report data collected for solid waste management programs;

•        Provide technical recycling, food scrap/green waste, and source reduction expertise to City, County and Special District staff and the IWMA Board;

•        Prepare written reports and correspondence;

•        Assist in the development of RFPs or Requests for Bids for products and services;

•        Receive calls from the public on source reduction, recycling, and composting issues; and

•        Perform other duties as assigned.

To learn more and apply, click here.

Goodwill SF Bay is looking for a Material Recovery Manger at their South San Francisco location. Responsible for the oversight, leadership and results for Salvage, Recycling and E-waste operations for Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay. Directs all aspects of daily operations, leading the team and driving the business for both short- and long-term success. This role focuses on innovation in recycling processes, identifying and developing opportunities to divert additional commodities from waste streams while maximizing their value.    

To learn more and apply, click here.