Career Center

$11,928.00  - $14,314.00 - $16,461.00 per month + benefits
   (Min)        (Reference Pt.)     (Max)
Appointments are typically made between the minimum and reference point depending on qualifications.  

The Department
The Public Works Department provides services to Torrance residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City’s streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic sewers, and water system. The Department is responsible for civil and traffic engineering, trash and recycling, sewer and wastewater, street sweeping, street operations, city trees and landscapes, and water services.   The department is made up of six divisions, which include Administration, Engineering, Sanitation Services, Street Operations, Streetscape/Landscape, and Water Services.

The Position
The Sanitation Division is divided into three sections that handles refuse and recycling collection for City residents and at City facilities, residential street cleaning, and maintenance of the City sewers and storm water system.  

The Sanitation Services Manager reports directly to the Deputy Public Works Director - Operations.  This position is responsible for a staff of 57 and a division budget of approximately $19 million with three (3) supervisors and one (1) Policy and Resource Specialist reporting directly to this manager.  The functions of this division include solid waste collection, recycling and organics, wastewater, storm water, and street sweeping. A high priority for this position will focus on the expansion of solid waste management programs including organics (food waste).  A critical goal for this manager is operational efficiencies and the expansion of recycling programs including managing AB939 and implementation of SB1383. In addition this position:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates division plans, policies and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards;
• Plans, assigns and manages activities related to the collection and disposal of solid waste from residential dwellings in the City;
• Plans, assigns and manages activities related to street sweeping operations;
• Plans, assigns and manages the maintenance of the sewer and storm drain system facilities;
• Plans, assigns and manages, through supervisors, the activities of the division;
• Prepares and presents reports & recommendations for City Council agenda items. Interfaces and coordinates with regulatory agencies;
• Develops and monitors the division budget and establishes budgetary controls;
• Manages private contracts for sewer, storm drain or other related maintenance repairs;
• Manages the work of staff including: coaching staff for improvement and development, training, assigning, reviewing and evaluating work performance; coordinating activities, maintaining standards, allocating personnel, selecting new employees, acting on employee problems and recommending and implementing employee discipline;
• Administers safety and training programs;
• Maintains activity records and prepares reports as required;
• Acts as division liaison with internal and external teams, committees, along with outside agencies including local and State officials, utility companies, the community and other interested groups.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities is: 

High school graduation equivalency; seven (7) years of progressively responsible public works experience, which includes three (3) years in collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclables and at least two (2) years of management or supervisory experience. Possession of a valid class California Class C driver's license.  

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Possession of a business or management degree is desirable;
• Solid Waste and waste diversion management;
• In-depth knowledge of AB939 and SB1383;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Knowledge of waste reduction and recycling, sewer/storm water and street sweeping operations;
• Experience with budget development and contract negotiations;
• Strong understanding of route optimization;
• Emphasis on safety.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates are required to complete an on-line application with responses to the supplemental questions and a resume that clearly demonstrates that qualifications have been met. Resumes must include start and end dates reported by month and year for each position held.

Key Dates
The application filing period closes on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Performance Test: Weighted 50% (Test date to be determined)
Panel Interview: Weighted 50% (Test date to be determined)

As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to prepare a brief 5-minute oral presentation.