Solid Waste Programs Division Manager
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Environmental Manager -
Government
Overview
The City of Sunnyvale is looking to hire a Solid Waste Programs Division Manager. The final filing date is Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Benefits for this position include:
- contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members;
- contributes 2% of an employee's gross pay to a deferred compensation plan;
- provides generous retiree medical benefits, and
- provides fully employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services, this manager leads and manages the Solid Waste Programs Division including the award-winning Sunnyvale Materials Recovery and Transfer (SMaRT) Station, the solid waste collection franchise contract and the closed Sunnyvale Landfill. The Solid Waste Programs Division is leading the charge towards making Sunnyvale a Zero Waste City with the goal of 90% waste diversion by 2030 through innovative programs like Food Cycle and waste energy recovery.
Another exciting challenge that the Division Manager will be leading is the rebuilding of the SMaRT Station. The Solid Waste Programs Division Manager is a management classification responsible for a wide range of functions including preparing and administering the divisional budget, supervising technical and professional staff, outside agencies and consultants, leading major projects and representing the Division with other departments.
Education/Experience
A bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, engineering, public administration, or related field; AND
Six (6) years of experience in solid waste management, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the required supplemental questions.
The position opens on Monday, December 1, 2025 and the final filing date is Monday, January 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position.
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