Job Description
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING MANAGER Salary: $142,056.48 - $172,670.52 Annually Location: City of Brentwood, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-2800-04 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 05/01/2026 Closing Date: 5/27/2026 10:00 AM Pacific Position Information The City of Brentwood is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and collaborative professional to serve as its next Solid Waste and Recycling Manager. The Solid Waste and Recycling Manager provides leadership and oversight of the City's solid waste, recycling, and organics programs, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations while advancing long-term sustainability goals. This position is responsible for program development, contract administration, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of service delivery. The role requires balancing operational demands with strategic planning, including adapting to evolving state requirements such as California Senate Bill 1383 and implementing programs that support waste diversion and environmental stewardship. The City is seeking a forward-thinking manager with strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and the ability to effectively manage people, contracts, and resources. The ideal candidate will demonstrate accountability, clear communication, and the ability to build partnerships across departments, agencies, and the community. This individual should be comfortable making decisions in a dynamic environment while maintaining a focus on safety, compliance, and high-quality service delivery. For more information on this position please see the Job Description here. What We Offer The City of Brentwood provides an engaging, collaborative, and cooperative work environment where you can team up with your peers and with the community to create Brentwood as a premier city. The City is an employer that emphasizes work-life balance, supports employee wellness, and offers a wide range of benefits and retirement alternatives, while also investing in its employees' professional and personal growth. Competitive salary Alternative work schedule (AWS) option, requires Director approval Telework option (up to 2 days a week), requires Director approval 15 paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays) Generous leave accruals (Vacation – 16 days per year; Sick Leave – 12 days per year; Personal Time Off – 80 hours per year) Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage City-paid dental and vision insurance CalPERS pension participation City paid contributions toward deferred compensation (457 plan) City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more) To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our Benefits Guide and visit our Human Resources page. Qualifications Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college with coursework in environmental science, business or public administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience administering and managing a waste collection or recycling program, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment. Application Process Applicants must submit the following: A complete City of Brentwood Employment Application Resume Cover Letter that outlines your experience working for a city, county, state, or related agency and how that background has prepared you for this role Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes must also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application. The examination process will consist of: Application Review – Submitted applications will be assessed based on job-related qualifications, including desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. Candidates may be screened to identify those who are best qualified to proceed in the examination process. Panel Board Interview – Those candidates identified as best qualified will be invited to a panel board interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of June 15, 2026. Eligible List: All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the