The Position
Please see the recruitment brochure on SacCountyJobs.net for full details.

The County of Sacramento is seeking a highly qualified and dynamic leader with a background in and high-level experience managing waste management and recycling operations and services for a large government agency.

Reporting to the Deputy County Executive – Community Services, the Director of Waste Management & Recycling is responsible for the overall planning, developing and operation and maintenance of integrated solid waste management services in unincorporated Sacramento County.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate high-level experience with as well as an ability to:
• Motivate, engage and direct department leadership in formulating and implementing comprehensive operational programs, budgets, and administrative operations.
• Interpret laws and regulations pertaining to the Department’s services; develop, modify, and implement policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance.
• Lead strategic planning, staff development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Establish and govern a service focused work culture, while cultivating an environment of mutual respect.
• Effectively unify and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

The County of Sacramento offers more than just an attractive salary including many other benefits:

Retirement – The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement.
Medical Insurance – Choice of HMO and High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), to include Kaiser, Sutter, and Western Health Advantage.
Deferred Compensation – A deferred compensation program in available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Life Insurance – $50,000 in life insurance coverage for the employee and $2,000 for all eligible dependents. Employees have the option to purchase up to $1,000,000 in additional life insurance coverage.
Holidays – 14.5 paid holidays per year.
Vacation – Two to five weeks (based upon length of service) of paid vacation.
Sick Leave – 15 days per year.
Management Leave – Up to 80 hours of management leave annually with the option to cash in unused hours accrued in the same year.
Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may set aside funds on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible medical and/or dependent care expenses.
Other Benefits – The County contributes into a Retiree Health Savings Plan. After 10 years of County service, employees are eligible for 4% longevity pay.

This recruitment is open until filled. The next submission date is Wednesday, December 17, 2025.