Materials and Recycling Manager- Citywide Promotional

* This recruitment is only open to current City of Oxnard employees*

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department Environmental Resources Division is responsible for planning, developing, and managing comprehensive recycling and materials recovery and processing of municipal solid waste. This position oversees program operations, contract management, permitting and solid waste regulatory compliance, budget development, and public outreach initiatives to support waste diversion, sustainability, programs, and environmental stewardship goals.

• Experience in solid waste, recycling, or environmental programs
• Strong leadership and analytical skills
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments and communities
• Comfort navigating regulations, budgets, contracts, and data-driven decision-making
• A passion for sustainability and continuous improvement

As the Materials & Recycling Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our recycling and materials recovery programs, transforming discarded materials into valuable resources and helping our community move toward compliance with state mandates.

• Directly supervise assigned staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and employee development
• Establish work priorities, assign projects, and ensure timely and effective completion of program objectives
• Supervise and mentor staff while fostering a culture of innovation and environmental stewardship
• Develop and administer program budgets; monitor expenditures and program performance
• Plan, implement, and evaluate recycling, composting, and materials recovery programs
• Manage contracts, budgets, regulatory compliance, permitting, street sweeping, and performance metrics for hauling, processing, and recovery services
• Analyze data to boost diversion rates and reduce landfill disposal
• Collaborate with businesses, schools, and community partners to expand recycling opportunities
• Develop engaging public education and outreach campaigns that make recycling
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies

Payroll/Classification

Title:

Maintenance & Operations Superintendent

Incumbents supervise professional, paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Crew Supervisor in that it oversees a major operational program or function and serves as a second level supervisor.

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and alternating Fridays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads, night meetings, special events, and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either dependent on each position which is primarily in an office setting or out in the field.

The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Supervises staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
• Plans, coordinates and supervises assigned maintenance and operations programs and functions; monitors processes to ensure the achievement of work quality standards and adherence with operational and safety policies and procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates programs, processes and operating performance; recommends, develops and implements program enhancements and procedures to maximize quality and effectiveness.
• Investigates, analyzes and resolves operational issues; responds…