Compost Facility Supervisor

Join the City of Modesto as our next Compost Facility Supervisor
, leading critical operations that turn organic material into a sustainable community resource. We’re seeking a skilled professional with solid waste, recycling, or composting experience—including supervisory responsibility—to help guide the future of our facility. Candidates with agricultural, soil, or environmental science education and the ability to obtain a California Commercial Driver's License are encouraged to apply.

• 3% COLA effective July 1, 2026
• 2.5% Education Incentive (Bachelor's Degree)
• 5% Education Incentive (Master's Degree)

The City of Modesto is currently seeking a candidate to join our Composting Operations Team as a Compost Facility Supervisor. The Compost Facility Supervisor is responsible to plan, organize, direct, and supervise the work of crews engaged in compost site operations, maintenance, repair, and/or construction work; and to perform a variety of technical tasks related to assigned area of responsibility.

We are seeking a candidate with experience managing all aspects of composting operations including daily processing of material, supervision of employees, maintaining safety standards, compliance with government regulations, and the sales/marketing of end products.

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "
SEE RESUME."

Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.

In-person Written Exam

Week of March 16, 2026

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for operating, repairing, and maintaining the City’s compost facility; implement policies and procedures.

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in the operations, maintenance, repair, and construction of City compost facility activities, infrastructure, equipment, grounds, and land.

Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.

Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures.

Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training, including in the full range of compost facility operations, maintenance, repair, and construction; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

Coordinate the work unit safety program, including ensuring that training is provided as appropriate.

Manage the sales of organic products to landscapers, wholesalers, retailers, farmers, nurseries, and governmental agencies.

Ensure product quality programs are followed and processing standards are met.

Achieve productivity and throughput standards through staff training and process planning.

Assist in estimating and scheduling work and in determining type and quantities needed for such work.

Oversee sales and marketing initiatives related to compost products.

Assist in project management.

Develop and maintain preventative maintenance, asset, and equipment inventory programs.

Make recommendations and…