Deputy Director of Programs and Operations - Department of Waste Resources at County of Riverside in Moreno Valley, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Department of Waste resources seeking a qualified Deputy Director of Programs and Operations for the Moreno Valley location.

The Deputy Director of Programs will oversee the recycling and community outreach programs and is responsible for the administration and direction of diverse operations, programmatic functions, and complex personnel matters. Reporting to the General Manager/Chief Engineer and/or the Assistant General Manager, the Deputy Director of Programs and Operations will provide executive management oversight regarding the operation and utilization of resources, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws. This role will manage administrative and operational procedures to ensure accountability in achieving the department's goals and objectives. Additionally, the Deputy Director of Programs and Operations will play a key role in coordinating public relations efforts, government affairs, and community engagement for Waste Resources, including social media platforms, brand management, content creation and messaging to promote departmental initiatives.

The most competitive candidates will possess experience with recycling and community outreach programs with the ability to analyze proposed or existing legislation to determine programmatic impact in order to ensure compliance. The department seeks a strong communicator with the ability to perform public relations functions, meet with elected officials, speak at community events and Board of Supervisors meetings, and respond to constituent complaints and comments in written formats. Candidates with experience in overseeing program budgets, managing grant proposals, administering grant-related expenditures, and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of awarded grants are highly preferred.

This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Director.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311(B) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

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The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan and implement new agency program priorities, which includes legislation analysis and tracking to determine impact upon operations.

• Manage Recycling and Community Outreach programs, staff, budget, and activities for the Department, ensuring compliance with State mandated laws including AB 939 (California Integrated Waste Management Act), AB 341 (Mandatory Commercial Recycling Law), and AB 1826 (Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling), as well as assisting in the implementation of SB 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Methane Emission Reduction).

• Oversee Department social media platforms, branding, content, and messaging.

• Write and/or manage the preparation, development, and submission of grant proposals for Department programs; track and administer grant activities and expenses; develop expense and activity reports in compliance with terms and conditions of awarded grants.

• Seek out new partnerships and strengthen current relationships with refuse haulers, cities, County, State and Federal agencies with respect to solid waste management and recycling.

• Participates in the analysis of proposed or existing legislation to determine the potential or actual impact on department programs and ensures program compliance with regulations.

• Responds to difficult public relations problems, investigates complaints or problems, and recommends resolutions.

• Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence on behalf of the Department; make presentations to governmental, departmental, interagency, and administrative commissions, and associated community agencies/groups. Act as a liaison to other departments, local, state, and federal agencies, public officials, and community groups in matters relating to Department programs or projects.

• Represent the department at local, regional, and statewide meetings and conferences; coordinate and/or participate in special community events.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate with other department management and supervisors to develop policies, procedures, program specifications, and strategic goals.

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and maintain long-range public awareness plans to communicate the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the department and its programs.

• Develop, direct, and coordinate new service program initiatives that are responsive to changing and emerging needs of the community.

• Develop and oversee programs compliant with laws, rules, and regulations and implement administrative and operational procedures to ensure accountability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in social science, behavioral science, business, public administration, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)

Experience: Four years in a managerial, administrative, supervisory, or staff capacity assigned primary responsibility for analysis and problem resolution recommendations related to organization operations, procedures, programs, budget, and/or personnel in a governmental agency. This experience must have included gathering information from a variety of sources, performing basic statistical analysis, and writing reports of a standardized nature.

Knowledge of: Principles, methods, and techniques of administration, organization, and management in a governmental or public agency environment; structures and function of local, state, and federal government and business as they relate to social services programs; advanced information gathering and statistical techniques; the elements of composition and report writing techniques; social and cultural factors affecting the needs of the community; supervision; grant writing; objectives and methods of community organization.

Ability to:Plan, organize, and direct the operations of an organization; evaluate fiscal and operational programs, projects and procedures; develop efficient and effective program enforcement procedures, training methods and techniques; make appropriate program recommendations on budgeting and staffing; perform advanced statistical analysis and interpret the results accurately; supervise staff; compose narrative and/or statistical reports; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; speak effectively before large and small audiences; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of department staff, government, business, community officials, and the news media; plan, organize, and manage a planning function related to social services; organize and direct community conferences and meetings.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org or at (951) 966-3590 with any questions regarding this recruitment.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

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MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.

ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours

Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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