Assistant Solid Waste Manager (Safety)

Assistant Solid Waste Manager (Safety)

Salary

$74,200.36 - $111,300.54 Annually

Location

100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01205

Department

Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for performing administrative and supervisory work planning and directing the activities for the collection and disposal of residential waste recycling, organics, and brush special programs within the Solid Waste Management Department. Assists in the direction, administration, personnel management, budget preparation, management, goal setting, and policy administration for assigned programs. Involves extensive public contact, including contact with federal, state, and local environmental health agencies. Working conditions are in an office or field work environment including frequent exposure to temperature extremes. Working conditions are in an office or field work environment including frequent exposure to temperature extremes. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

City Tower - 100 W Houston San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Schedule

7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in managing the daily operations of the assigned service area or special programs.
• Plans, directs, schedules and assigns the work of collection crews, equipment operators and laborers through subordinate supervisors, including reviewing crew quarters, work records, equipment, field conditions and workload.
• Develops long-term plans and programs for the assigned district area.
• Inspects garbage, recycling, and organics collection routes and landfills to ensure compliance with all State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Responds to complaints from citizens.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates performance of personnel.
• Develops programs and practices to improve safety, including conducting employee safety training programs.
• Coordinates the planning, organizing, and implementation of operational activities to improve customer satisfaction and ensure customer compliance with program requirements, including reducing contamination of recycling and organics.
• Coordinates with other departments, districts, and outside agencies on various projects.
• Assists in monitoring the budget for the assigned service area.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience and/or technical experience in solid waste management, recycling, brush collection, automated garbage collection, or public works administration.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of waste collection, recycling and brush collection procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations regarding collection and disposal of waste, recyclables and brush.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment used in the collection and disposal of refuse.
• Skill in supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Skill in utilizing a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

03

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in solid waste management, recycling, brush collection, automated garbage collection or public works administration do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

07

How many years of increasingly responsible technical experience in solid waste management, recycling, brush collection, automated garbage collection or public works administration do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

08

Please select any of the following areas that you have at least four (4) years of professional experience in:

• Solid Waste Management
• Recycling
• Brush Collection
• Automated Garbage Collection
• Public Works Administration
• Safety & Compliance
• None of the above

09

Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

10

Describe your approach to working with stakeholders to clarify data requirements and explain how you have used that information to support daily field operations. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A

11

How would you validate data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy before integrating it into reports or dashboards? If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A

12

Describe your experience leading or coordinating diverse operational teams or groups that may not report directly to you. How have you worked across a department or stakeholder groups to ensure data accuracy, system adoption and consistent workflows? If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A

13

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

14

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree

15

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx