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Recruitment Service Provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates SANTA MONICA CITY OF Resource Recovery & Recycling Manager
www.smgov.netRecruitment Service Provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates
SANTA MONICACITY OF
Resource Recovery & Recycling Manager
COMPENSATIONThe salary range for this position $140,736 – $173,748. Santa Monica offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes:
• CalPERS Retirement: Classic CalPERS members: 2% @ 55, member contribution of 7%. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) will apply to new members of CalPERS: 2% at age 62, member contribution of 11.25%.
• City Paid Health Insurance: Effective January 2017, the City pays 93.5% of the medical insurance premium for employees and eligible dependents with the employee contributing 6.5%. The City pays 100% of dental and vision premiums and the Employee Assistance Program for employee and eligible dependents.
• Retiree Medical Trust: The City contributes into a retiree medical trust ($156.78 per month as of January 2017) for reimburse-ment of eligible retiree healthcare premiums.
• Vacation: Minimum of 12 days per year; maximum of 21 days per year. Vacation leave cash out available.
• Management Leave: 6 days per year; option to cash out one day.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year; sick leave buyout program may be used to cash out leave at the end of each fiscal year.
• Holidays: 12 days per year; a cashable floating holiday becomes available at the beginning of each fiscal year.
• 9/80 Work Schedule: Every other Friday off.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: 457 and 401(a) deferred compensation plans available; no City contribution. The 401(a) plan is funded through a mandatory employee contribution of 3.8% of salary per month.
• Term Life Insurance: Twice annual base salary rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum benefit of $500,000 and LTD.
The City will assist with moving and relocation expenses, if needed. Out-of-area candidates are strongly encouraged to research cost of living within a commutable distance before applying.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESSThis is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
This position will remain open until filled. To be considered in the first review, candidates must submit a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and salary history to [email protected] by Monday, July 10, 2017. The position may close without notice following the first review period. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply prior to the end of the first review period.
Candidates will be required to sign a release form to authorize verifications to be conducted including employment history, degrees obtained, and other certifications.
THE OPPORTUNITYThe City of Santa Monica seeks a Resource Recovery and Recycling Manager (RRR Manager) to lead the City’s efforts to provide comprehensive, cost-effective solid waste management to residents and businesses in an environmentally sound manner, while incorporating state-of-the-art methods and technology, and educating the public on responsible resource management. Sustainability is at the forefront of how the operation does business, and acts as the catalyst for the public-sector leadership in innovative diversion strategies and for setting best practices and complementing the City’s broad strategic goals. The Resource Recovery and Recycling Manager will be a key member of the Public Works Department’s leadership team, a team responsible for the stewardship of natural resources, public funds, and service delivery to grow a more sustainable Santa Monica community. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, progressive organization that serves a community with highly engaged citizens.
THE COMMUNITYHome to the sweeping views of the Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Mountains and to the iconic Third Street Promenade and Pier, Santa Monica continues to set the pace in Southern California for world class design, urban place-making, pedestrian-scale walkability, alternative transportation goals and industry-leading green buildings that promote the well-being of those who live, work, and play in the City.
A progressive and forward-thinking community, Santa Monica is known worldwide as a leader in sustainability and community well-being. For three decades, City government has been a leader in shaping best practices in local government in California and beyond. Public Service is a proud tradition in Santa Monica where city government is results-oriented to serve its 93,000 residents. Citizens are actively engaged in their community and prize the unique character and quality of life to be found across a diverse array of distinctive residential neighborhoods and in Santa Monica’s vibrant Downtown.
Ideally located on the Pacific Coast just minutes from Los Angeles International Airport and connected by regional light rail to all the resources of greater Los Angeles, Santa Monica is the capital of
Silicon Beach. RAND Corporation, Red Bull N.A., HBO, Universal Music Group, and Activision/Blizzard all call Santa Monica home.
Education and life-long learning are part of what has made Santa Monica distinctive and the epicenter for innovation in Southern California. Santa Monica College, a two-year community college, is ranked number one among California’s junior colleges in transfers to the University of California. City government is equally committed to a learning environment, spearheaded by the Santa Monica Institute, the City’s in-house staff training academy.
CITY GOVERNMENT AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTSanta Monica is a Charter City with a stable Council-Manager form of government. City Manager Rick Cole was appointed by the Council in 2015. The City Council’s Strategic Goals are:
• Establishing a new model of mobility;
• Preserving community diversity and affordability;
• Securing local control of airport land use;
• Exercising regional leadership to reduce homelessness; and
• Promoting life-long learning.
The mission of the Public Works Department is to protect and enrich the quality of life in the City through the sustainable maintenance, management, and enhancement of resources and public infrastructure. Public Works oversees the largest number of staff and operational functions at the City, and actively strives to preserve and provide both essential services to the community and complete important enhancement projects identified in the capital improvement program. The ten divisions that comprise the Public Works Department are: Administration, Airport, Architecture Services, Civil Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, Office of Sustainability & the Environment, Public Landscape, Resource Recovery & Recycling, Street & Fleet Services, and Water Resources.
For additional information on this dynamic city, visit www.smgov.net.
RESOURCE RECOVERY & RECYCLING DIVISION The Resource Recovery and Recycling Manager leads the Resource Recovery & Recycling Division, which is responsible for waste collection services, street sweeping, and Zero Waste Water programs with 96.2 FTEs and a FY 2017-18 operating budget of $25 million. The RRR Division is committed to being an innovative, customer service driven, responsive organization with the RRR Manager serving as a key collaborator in working with the City Manager, City Department Directors, and Division Managers to successfully run resource recovery and recycling programs and operations. The RRR Manager presents to and interacts with the City Council, regulatory bodies, Neighborhood Associations, and variety of other community stakeholders.
Full implementation of Santa Monica’s Zero Waste Plan is a key initiative the new RRR Manager will lead. Current waste reduction strategies have resulted in an annual diversion rate of 78.9% or 4.6 pounds per person. With the goal of zero waste by 2030, enhanced commingled recycling and organic programming, education and outreach, and diversion initiatives will be implemented in an effort to increase the amount of materials that are diverted from the landfill.
Facilitating the design and construction of a new resource recovery and recycling facility as a part of the City Yards Modernization Project is another key initiative.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will be an innovative leader with superb interpersonal skills and judgement, and a demonstrated understanding of solid waste practices with an emphasis on zero waste technologies and diversion strategies. A commitment to sustainable policies and demonstrated success in implementation is required as is experience with rate studies. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and motivator with a proven ability to thoughtfully manage and direct operational, supervisory, and administrative personnel. The RRR Manager will have a collaborative leadership style and will be able to effectively manage community concerns and oversee an operation that consistently meets community expectations.
Key personal attributes and qualities that the ideal candidate will embody include:
• Set strategic vision and provide effective leadership for sections reporting to this position; strategize short- and long-term goals;
• Lead employees effectively in partnership with the various bargaining units;
• Establish a culture of mutual accountability, where all employees are held to the same standards;
• Treat people fairly and equitably; establish and maintain respectful relationships;
• Understand the value all employees bring to the overall mission and vision of the City; and
• Be a champion of RRR’s vision, mission, values and culture.
The City invites individuals to apply who have a passion for environmental issues, zero waste, serving the community, and team work to achieve the highest caliber results. The successful candidate will possess outstanding leadership, project planning, management, communication, and coaching skills. The ability to speak effectively and respectfully to a variety of different stakeholders and represent the City at public meetings in a confident and professional manner is essential to overall success.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONEducation - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, environmental science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is desired.
Experience - Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience managing solid waste programs and policy efforts or other similar public works programs, operations, and administration. At least two years of the required work experience must have included supervisory and management responsibilities. Individuals with private sector experience with a desire to contribute to an active and dynamic community are also encouraged to apply.
THE OPPORTUNITYThe City of Santa Monica seeks a Resource Recovery and Recycling Manager (RRR Manager) to lead the City’s efforts to provide comprehensive, cost-effective solid waste management to residents and businesses in an environmentally sound manner, while incorporating state-of-the-art methods and technology, and educating the public on responsible resource management. Sustainability is at the forefront of how the operation does business, and acts as the catalyst for the public-sector leadership in innovative diversion strategies and for setting best practices and complementing the City’s broad strategic goals. The Resource Recovery and Recycling Manager will be a key member of the Public Works Department’s leadership team, a team responsible for the stewardship of natural resources, public funds, and service delivery to grow a more sustainable Santa Monica community. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, progressive organization that serves a community with highly engaged citizens.
THE COMMUNITYHome to the sweeping views of the Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Mountains and to the iconic Third Street Promenade and Pier, Santa Monica continues to set the pace in Southern California for world class design, urban place-making, pedestrian-scale walkability, alternative transportation goals and industry-leading green buildings that promote the well-being of those who live, work, and play in the City.
A progressive and forward-thinking community, Santa Monica is known worldwide as a leader in sustainability and community well-being. For three decades, City government has been a leader in shaping best practices in local government in California and beyond. Public Service is a proud tradition in Santa Monica where city government is results-oriented to serve its 93,000 residents. Citizens are actively engaged in their community and prize the unique character and quality of life to be found across a diverse array of distinctive residential neighborhoods and in Santa Monica’s vibrant Downtown.
Ideally located on the Pacific Coast just minutes from Los Angeles International Airport and connected by regional light rail to all the resources of greater Los Angeles, Santa Monica is the capital of
Silicon Beach. RAND Corporation, Red Bull N.A., HBO, Universal Music Group, and Activision/Blizzard all call Santa Monica home.
Education and life-long learning are part of what has made Santa Monica distinctive and the epicenter for innovation in Southern California. Santa Monica College, a two-year community college, is ranked number one among California’s junior colleges in transfers to the University of California. City government is equally committed to a learning environment, spearheaded by the Santa Monica Institute, the City’s in-house staff training academy.
CITY GOVERNMENT AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTSanta Monica is a Charter City with a stable Council-Manager form of government. City Manager Rick Cole was appointed by the Council in 2015. The City Council’s Strategic Goals are:
• Establishing a new model of mobility;
• Preserving community diversity and affordability;
• Securing local control of airport land use;
• Exercising regional leadership to reduce homelessness; and
• Promoting life-long learning.
The mission of the Public Works Department is to protect and enrich the quality of life in the City through the sustainable maintenance, management, and enhancement of resources and public infrastructure. Public Works oversees the largest number of staff and operational functions at the City, and actively strives to preserve and provide both essential services to the community and complete important enhancement projects identified in the capital improvement program. The ten divisions that comprise the Public Works Department are: Administration, Airport, Architecture Services, Civil Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, Office of Sustainability & the Environment, Public Landscape, Resource Recovery & Recycling, Street & Fleet Services, and Water Resources.
For additional information on this dynamic city, visit www.smgov.net.
RESOURCE RECOVERY & RECYCLING DIVISION The Resource Recovery and Recycling Manager leads the Resource Recovery & Recycling Division, which is responsible for waste collection services, street sweeping, and Zero Waste Water programs with 96.2 FTEs and a FY 2017-18 operating budget of $25 million. The RRR Division is committed to being an innovative, customer service driven, responsive organization with the RRR Manager serving as a key collaborator in working with the City Manager, City Department Directors, and Division Managers to successfully run resource recovery and recycling programs and operations. The RRR Manager presents to and interacts with the City Council, regulatory bodies, Neighborhood Associations, and variety of other community stakeholders.
Full implementation of Santa Monica’s Zero Waste Plan is a key initiative the new RRR Manager will lead. Current waste reduction strategies have resulted in an annual diversion rate of 78.9% or 4.6 pounds per person. With the goal of zero waste by 2030, enhanced commingled recycling and organic programming, education and outreach, and diversion initiatives will be implemented in an effort to increase the amount of materials that are diverted from the landfill.
Facilitating the design and construction of a new resource recovery and recycling facility as a part of the City Yards Modernization Project is another key initiative.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will be an innovative leader with superb interpersonal skills and judgement, and a demonstrated understanding of solid waste practices with an emphasis on zero waste technologies and diversion strategies. A commitment to sustainable policies and demonstrated success in implementation is required as is experience with rate studies. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and motivator with a proven ability to thoughtfully manage and direct operational, supervisory, and administrative personnel. The RRR Manager will have a collaborative leadership style and will be able to effectively manage community concerns and oversee an operation that consistently meets community expectations.
Key personal attributes and qualities that the ideal candidate will embody include:
• Set strategic vision and provide effective leadership for sections reporting to this position; strategize short- and long-term goals;
• Lead employees effectively in partnership with the various bargaining units;
• Establish a culture of mutual accountability, where all employees are held to the same standards;
• Treat people fairly and equitably; establish and maintain respectful relationships;
• Understand the value all employees bring to the overall mission and vision of the City; and
• Be a champion of RRR’s vision, mission, values and culture.
The City invites individuals to apply who have a passion for environmental issues, zero waste, serving the community, and team work to achieve the highest caliber results. The successful candidate will possess outstanding leadership, project planning, management, communication, and coaching skills. The ability to speak effectively and respectfully to a variety of different stakeholders and represent the City at public meetings in a confident and professional manner is essential to overall success.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONEducation - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, environmental science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is desired.
Experience - Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience managing solid waste programs and policy efforts or other similar public works programs, operations, and administration. At least two years of the required work experience must have included supervisory and management responsibilities. Individuals with private sector experience with a desire to contribute to an active and dynamic community are also encouraged to apply.
www.smgov.netRecruitment Service Provided by Ralph Andersen & Associates
SANTA MONICACITY OF
Resource Recovery & Recycling Manager
COMPENSATIONThe salary range for this position $140,736 – $173,748. Santa Monica offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes:
• CalPERS Retirement: Classic CalPERS members: 2% @ 55, member contribution of 7%. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) will apply to new members of CalPERS: 2% at age 62, member contribution of 11.25%.
• City Paid Health Insurance: Effective January 2017, the City pays 93.5% of the medical insurance premium for employees and eligible dependents with the employee contributing 6.5%. The City pays 100% of dental and vision premiums and the Employee Assistance Program for employee and eligible dependents.
• Retiree Medical Trust: The City contributes into a retiree medical trust ($156.78 per month as of January 2017) for reimburse-ment of eligible retiree healthcare premiums.
• Vacation: Minimum of 12 days per year; maximum of 21 days per year. Vacation leave cash out available.
• Management Leave: 6 days per year; option to cash out one day.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year; sick leave buyout program may be used to cash out leave at the end of each fiscal year.
• Holidays: 12 days per year; a cashable floating holiday becomes available at the beginning of each fiscal year.
• 9/80 Work Schedule: Every other Friday off.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: 457 and 401(a) deferred compensation plans available; no City contribution. The 401(a) plan is funded through a mandatory employee contribution of 3.8% of salary per month.
• Term Life Insurance: Twice annual base salary rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum benefit of $500,000 and LTD.
The City will assist with moving and relocation expenses, if needed. Out-of-area candidates are strongly encouraged to research cost of living within a commutable distance before applying.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESSThis is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
This position will remain open until filled. To be considered in the first review, candidates must submit a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and salary history to [email protected] by Monday, July 10, 2017. The position may close without notice following the first review period. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply prior to the end of the first review period.
Candidates will be required to sign a release form to authorize verifications to be conducted including employment history, degrees obtained, and other certifications.
