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The Solid Waste Operations Superintendent position offers a unique opportunity to influence, change and utilize project management skills. This position is a management level classification overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Toland Road Landfill. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience utilizing “airspace” and cell layout methods, following landfill closure and post-closure maintenance requirements, and implementing and adhering to conditional use permit (CUP) conditions.  The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record working with stakeholders from public agencies, contractors, customers, and staff. The incumbent will oversee staff, determine landfill maintenance and operations priorities, direct environmental and regulatory compliance activities, and manage equipment and facilities maintenance.  Administrative duties will include reporting and budgeting and providing technical expertise in the development of policies and service delivery plans.

Application Process and Recruitment Schedule:

Interested candidates should apply immediately by submitting a cover letter, comprehensive resume and application through our Website.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025.

Preliminary screening will be followed by a comprehensive interview process tentatively set for early April with an anticipated start date Mid-April.

Full Job Description can be found in our Website. 

The salary range for this position is $126,866-$154,817 Annually. The District is undertaking comprehensive classification and compensation studies which could alter the salary in the near future

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following examples.

• Plans, organizes and directs operations and maintenance of assigned sites; determines operations and maintenance schedules and priorities.
• Supervises, schedules, and evaluates solid operations, equipment, grounds and maintenance staff; develops, conducts and assists in on-the-job and formal training in work processes, regulations and safety.
• Coordinates the selection, orientation, training and evaluation programs for operations and maintenance division personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; identifies and resolves staff deficiencies; carries out disciplinary procedures as required
• Develops and implements special projects, operational change and new programs to improve operational efficiency and/or effectiveness to meet regulatory changes or to utilize technological advancements.
• Prepares narrative and statistical reports as well as technical or operations investigation reports; coordinates with representatives of regulatory agencies, contract customers and others on technical issues related to facilities operated by the District.
• Develops budget request submissions for areas of assigned operation; compiles budget information; monitors and directs operational changes to control expenditures; reviews, evaluates and recommends changes in charges.
• Reviews and evaluates operational logs to evaluate facility/equipment/employee efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with solid waste regulations; provides technical oversight for operations and conducts training in technological and regulatory changes; trouble shoots operational problems and directs corrective action.
• Coordinates work efforts between solid waste units to ensure operational needs are met; coordinates with representatives of other District staff to provide technical advice on operations matters, resolve resident complaints and other such matters.
• Assists in developing and implementing department policies and evaluating program performance by providing input on special queries, and by conducting special research/pilot projects.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 

The following are a representative sample of the KSA’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge of:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of solid waste operations.
• Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations regarding environmental protection, public health and other mandates for landfill operation and maintenance of closed sites.
• Principles, practices and regulations dealing with safe working conditions at solid waste facilities.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance management.
• Heavy equipment operations and utilization.
• Budgeting and cost containment principles and practices.
• Methods and techniques for program planning, evaluating, implementation and operations.
• Environmental, public health and operational restriction reporting requirements.
• Safe work practices and requirements for landfill operations.
• Equipment maintenance and inspection program requirements and practices.
• Budgeting principles and practices.
• Service/program management techniques including those related to planning, evaluating and changing operational policy and procedures as well as service delivery methods.
• Inter-agency coordination practices.
• Computers and software programs (e.g. Microsoft software packages) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, train and manage the work of others engaged in landfill operations and equipment and facilities maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental protection, public health and other laws, regulations, mandates and professional practices governing solid waste services and operations.
• Ensure mandated quality and safety standards are obtained.
• Monitor and evaluate operational and administrative problems.
• Research, understand, interpret, collect and analyze data to establish/identify needs, evaluate program effectiveness, draw logical conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Read, interpret and work from blueprints, maps, drawings, sketches, specifications and other technical documents.
• Prepare budgets, narrative and statistical reports.
• Understand and analyze expenditure reports.
• Supervise facilities maintenance and repair activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment difficulties and direct corrective action.
• Review techniques on work records and reports.
• Maintain accurate records and document actions taken.
• Determine the appropriate course of action in emergency or stressful situations.
• Secure and maintain cooperative working relationships with operations staff, customers, and regulators.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand program objectives in relation to solid waste operations goals and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and document actions taken.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Make routine arithmetical calculations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.  The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting project sites or landfill activities. The need to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold.  The incumbent is exposed to fumes, dust and air contaminants at the landfill. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to occasionally climb ladders, work in confined space, drive motorized vehicles and heavy equipment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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

Experience:

Six (6) years increasingly responsible professional solid waste operations.  

Two (2) years in a supervisory role involving regulatory compliance, operations planning and evaluations, training in budgeting, solid waste administration and management practices.

License/Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license and a driving record acceptable for insurability.

Solid Waste of North America (SWANA) Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO) certification desired.

Depending on assignment, a valid class B driver’s license may be required.

About Ventura Regional Sanitation District

Ventura Regional Sanitation District is an independent, non-tax supported, public waste management agency founded in 1970. Organized pursuant to the County Sanitation District Act of the California Health and Safety Code, the District provides a full range of services, including integrated waste treatment and disposal services to eight cities, nine special districts, schools, homeowner associations, and other customers. VRSD is comprised of approximately seventy five employees and provides environmentally safe disposal of solid waste, effective treatment of wastewater, reliable delivery of potable and recycled water, and related services. Another major area of emphasis for the District is the provision of customized water and wastewater services to cities, utility districts, and private entities. Included are facilities owned by the Triunfo Sanitation District (TSD), the Saticoy Sanitary District (SSD), the Camrosa Water District, the Ojai Valley Sanitation District, the County of Ventura, California State University at Channel Islands; and several small wastewater plants for private schools in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. In total, the District operates three potable wa...ter systems, one recycled water system, and seven wastewater treatment plants. VRSD added solid waste disposal to its range of services in 1972 when we assumed operation of Ventura County’s publicly owned landfills. Today, we own and operate one active solid waste disposal site (Toland Road Landfill near Santa Paula) and are responsible for post-closure operations at five more.

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