Executive Director

Job Description:

Executive Director

Description

The County of Contra Costa County’s 750 square miles are ideally located in the San Francisco Bay Area. It has a temperate climate, beautiful geographical setting, and shares in California’s continuing growth. Over one million people reside in the County and enjoy outdoor recreational facilities ranging from boating, water skiing, and fishing in the Bay and Delta, to hiking, horseback riding, and camping in Mt. Diablo State Park. Cultural resources include numerous local theater, art, and music centers, as well as the vast cultural and recreational opportunities of San Francisco, Oakland, and the East Bay.

 

“RecycleMore” is a West Contra Costa County special district government public agency officially known as the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (WCCIWMA) or “Authority”. The Authority provides waste processing management services of the franchised waste stream which includes the landfill, recyclables, composting, and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). The Authority is also charged with implementing and making sure the region is in compliance with California State Laws such as AB 939, AB 1826, and SB 1383, which mandate reducing the amount of waste materials going to landfill.

 

Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority and is responsible for the efficient and effective leadership, management, and administration of the agency’s operations and programs. The Executive Director will advocate for and lead a close-knit team of staff (five persons and consultants) in accomplishing the mission of, “developing and delivering high quality, cost effective solid waste reduction, recycling, and refuse programs that provide and promote sustainability in the communities”. The ideal candidate is an experienced public administrative leader and advocate for waste prevention and mitigation who understands the environmental impacts of use and disposal. This person is an innovative, out of the box thinker who understands how to strategically position RecycleMore going forward amid a complex regulatory and franchisee environment.

 

The currently approved salary for the Executive Director is $204,259 and has the potential to be increased by the Board during annual budget settings and reviews. The Authority also offers an attractive benefits package. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: March 9, 2025