Waste Management Operations Manager
Salary
$119,683.20 - $145,496.00 Annually
Location
Woodland, CA
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2026-00141
Department
Community Services
Division
Integrated Waste Management
Opening Date
08/11/2026
Closing Date
9/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
M
DESCRIPTION
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Waste Management Operations Manager in the Integrated Waste Division at the Department of Community Services.
Visit the Yolo County Integrated Waste Management webpages to learn more about the division.
The Position
Under general direction, the Waste Management Operations Manager leads and manages the operations and maintenance of the Yolo County Central Landfill and Esparto Convenience Center, overseeing landfill maintenance, landfill gas collection and power generation, liquid waste and organics recovery facilities, transfer station operations, and other critical waste management infrastructure while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role serves as the maintenance leader for the Countys integrated waste management facilities, maintenance staff, managing contractors, maintenance programs, and operational budgets, coordinating with other County divisions/departments such as Fleets and General Services, and supporting safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible landfill and waste management operations.
The ideal candidate is an experienced operations manager with a strong background in solid waste management, landfill operations, environmental services, industrial maintenance, or public works operations. They are a collaborative and effective leader who enjoys developing employees, improving operational efficiency, and building strong working relationships across all levels of an organization.
The successful candidate understands the importance of balancing regulatory compliance, environmental responsibility, fiscal stewardship, and exceptional customer service while managing complex operational systems. They have demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, overseeing maintenance and operational programs, administering contracts and budgets, and implementing process improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and service delivery. This individual possesses extensive knowledge of landfill operations, waste management systems, and environmental regulations, along with strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. They communicate effectively with employees, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public, exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced operational environment, and are committed to fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a County of Yolo online employment application with attached verification of education / licensure documents and complete responses to the required supplemental questions, by the listed closing date. For additional important and detailed information, see the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Use the link below to open the full class specification for this position and learn more about the essential functions, knowledge, and abilities of the job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process are as follows:
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in business or public administration, safety and industrial engineering, environmental science, planning and/or management, human resources management, or other closely related field;
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience supporting solid waste management operations such as: maintenance of energy facility, organics program, liquid and/or solid non-hazardous or hazardous waste, non-hazardous or hazardous materials programs; and/or waste facilities management performing a broad range of operational and maintenance planning activities; and/or technical and administrative duties such as program analysis and budgeting, contract administration, or another technical environmental management function.
Substitution: Two (2) years of directly related experience as described in the experience pattern may be substituted for up to two (2) years of education. One year of experience is the equivalent of thirty (30) semester of forty five (45) quarter units.
License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California drivers license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
Additional Certification Requirements:
Documents verifying education and licensure, must be submitted / uploaded / attached with the online application. See the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement for more details.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Application Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Application information must be current, concise, related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the date of your submission. See the Employment Standards section of this job announcement for a list of minimum qualifications.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application; however, it WILL NOT substitute for the information requested on the application. Ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step is included within the online application system fields. Additionally, verification of education, licensure, and responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission, as detailed below.
Attachments may be submitted through the following listed methods:
By uploading / attaching to the online application
By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.gov
By fax to (530) 666-8049
By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
Please do not send originals. Copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned. Yolo County Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S. / specialized mail or County interoffice mail.
Verification of Education: Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official / unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the students name, institution name, field of study, and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrars office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation. Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities (IAU). You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (https://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions). Please Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
601 University Ave., Suite 127, Sacramento, CA 95825 • (916) 921-0790 • www.eres.com
P.O. Box 151739, San Diego, CA 92175 • (619) 265-5810 • www.documentservice.org
P.O. Box 18358, Anaheim, CA 92817 • (714) 237-9272 • www.iescaree.com
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 • (310) 828-5709 • www.globaleval.org
P.O. Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231 • (310) 258-9451 • www.ierf.org
Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Selection Process
The following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
Screen for Minimum Qualifications
Screen for Best Qualified, if applicable
Department Selection Interviews
Reference Checks
Conditional Job Offer Pending Pre-Employment Exams
Drug & Alcohol Screen
Department of Justice LiveScan
Confirmed Job Offer
Screening for Best Qualified: If applicable, the applicant's education, training, experience, and responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Contact Information: For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!
The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.
Come join us! This is where YOU belong.
RETIREMENT
Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!
Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57
BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:
Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. Review the job opportunity information to find the bargaining unit code or search the Countys Salary Resolution which identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.
Once youve identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the MOU and benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits by Bargaining Unit summary on the Labor Relations webpage.
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I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.
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The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
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Describe your experience managing solid waste, landfill, public works, environmental, or other industrial operations. In your response, include the size and scope of the operation, the number and functions of employees you supervised, your level of responsibility, and the operational challenges you were responsible for managing.
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Describe a significant operational challenge you faced that required balancing competing priorities such as safety, regulatory compliance, staffing, budget constraints, or service delivery. What factors did you consider, what decision did you make, and what was the outcome?
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Describe a project or operational initiative you led that improved efficiency, safety, reliability, or service delivery. Include details on your role in planning the project, in managing the budget or contracts (if applicable), in coordinating with stakeholders, and the measurable results that were achieved.
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Describe your experience in the following areas: 1) Managing part supplies and orders, 2) Keeping inventory, and 3) Utilizing a software system for tracking maintenance work orders.
Required Question
Employer County of Yolo
Address 625 Court Street, Room 101
Woodland, California, 95695
Phone (530) 666-8055
Website http://www.yolocounty.org
| Location | Woodland, CA |
| Salary | $119,683.20–$145,496 Per Year |