The Public Works Department is seeking an experienced and motivated Solid Waste Supervisor to lead, coordinate, and manage key operations in our Solid Waste Division. This is a vital leadership role responsible for planning, organizing, and directing solid waste operations. You’ll oversee daily activities across assigned areas within the division, ensuring services are effective, efficient, and aligned with regulations and community needs.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:  

Experience:  
Three years of responsible experience in grant management, community service outreach programs, or a related field. Experience with waste reduction, or other solid waste programs is desirable.

Training:  
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental science, resource management, public administration, or a related field.

License or Certificate  
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

About City of Modesto

The City of Modesto is a full-service City. The City is governed by a Council-Manager form of government. The Modesto City Council consists of seven members, six of whom are elected by district, and the Mayor, who is elected at-large; all are elected for four-year overlapping terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer overseeing all departments. The City Manager delegates hiring responsibilities and supplemental duties to City Department Directors: • Community and Economic Development • Finance • Fire • Human Resources • Information Technology • Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhoods • Police • Public Works • Utilities

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