Director of Waste Management & Recycling
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package for a leadership role in waste management.
- High salary: $247,991 annually
- Comprehensive benefits including retirement and medical
- Leadership position impacting sustainable practices
Pros
- Attractive salary of $247,991 with extensive benefits
- Leadership role in a crucial sector of public service
- Opportunity to drive change in waste management and recycling practices
Cons
- High level of responsibility and accountability
- Complex regulatory environment may require substantial experience
- Long hours may be required in managing operations
Who it's for
Senior / Executive • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced professionals in waste management or public administration
- Leaders passionate about sustainability initiatives
- Candidates with a comprehensive understanding of operations
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates in unrelated fields
- Individuals lacking experience in public administration
- Those uncomfortable with high responsibilities
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Position
Please click on the link below to learn more about the position and to review the full recruitment brochure:
Director of Waste Management & Recycling Recruitment Brochure
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.
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.
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.
