Thank you for your interest in employment with the IWMA!  The following position will be accepting applications until filled.

 

Temporary Administrative Staff

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (IWMA)

 

Note: This position is available as a full-time, temporary position. This position will be available starting as soon as Monday, July 20, 2026. This position is a temporary, at-will role and does not include health or retirement benefits.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team, please submit your resume and proof of education and experience requirements to IWMA@IWMA.COM. If you have questions, please call (805) 782-8530.

 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

 

DEFINITION

Under guidance of the Deputy Director, the Temporary Administrative Staff supports the implementation of IWMA's comprehensive solid waste management program, assists IWMA staff and management in day-to-day operations of the agency, and provides administrative support to the agency in advancing its primary mission of keeping the agency’s member jurisdictions in compliance with state mandated solid waste regulations.

 

TYPICAL TASKS AND REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

•        Provide support to the Executive Director and Deputy Director on a wide variety of clerical, administrative, and technical support tasks as needed; 

•        Provide support and follow-up, including preparing and distributing agendas and meeting materials to the IWMA Board and committees on a variety of matters;

•        Promotes public awareness and community involvement in solid waste source reduction, recycling, composting and household hazardous waste programs, coordinates development of goals and policies on solid waste;

•        Monitor member agencies State Mandated programs for consistency;

•        Coordinate, review, and report data collected for solid waste management programs;

•        Provide technical recycling, food scrap/green waste, and source reduction expertise to City, County and Special District staff and the IWMA Board;

•        Prepare written reports and correspondence;

•        Assist in the development of RFPs or Requests for Bids for products and services;

•        Receive calls from the public on source reduction, recycling, and composting issues; and

•        Perform other duties as assigned.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Under general supervision of the management team, performs duties to increase opportunities for public participation in source reduction, recycling, and food scrap/green waste activities.

Coordinates IWMA programs and activities with member agencies and local solid waste service providers. Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Successful performance requires a high degree of initiative, independent judgement, tact, and discretion in dealing with elected officials, staff at all levels, representatives from outside organizations, and the public.

 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

•        Knowledge of programs related to solid waste generation, storage, collection, transfer, resource recovery and disposal.

•        Knowledge of budget policies, recycling, composting, other waste management programs, and activities.

•        Legislative processes, governmental procedures and policies, principles of regional, and environmental planning and statistical research methods.

 

ABILITY TO:

•        Plan, organize, and direct various solid waste activities/programs.

•        Work independently to collect, interpret, and evaluate program data, analyze program problems, and present viable alternatives/recommendations.

•        Read, interpret, and analyze complex technical data on emerging environmental issues related to solid waste management.

•        Speak and write clearly, concisely/effectively.

•        Represent the IWMA effectively in hearings, in public, and with other agency personnel.

•        Work independently.

•        Establish/maintain effective working relationships with other City, County, and Special District personnel, and the public to implement IWMA goals and programs.

•        Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment that includes engineering, planning, health, legal, management professionals, line staff, the private sector, and the public at large.

•        Use a computer effectively for word processing, spreadsheet, and database functions.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited four-year (4) college or university and experience or demonstrated interest in solid waste, recycling and/or waste reduction programs. Applicable job-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of application and appointment, and must be maintained throughout employment.

 

ENVIRONMENT:

•        Office and field environment, 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday, generally.

•        Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Occasional travel/overnight stays.

This class specification generally describes the duties and responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within this class. The duties of a particular position within a multi-position class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. Accordingly, the essential duties of a particular position (whether it be a multi-position class or a single-position class) will be identified and used by hiring authorities in the selection process.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•        Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

•        Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

•        This person frequently communicates with stakeholders, vendors, and the public on various issues within the IWMA preview. This person must be able to exchange this information accurately.

 

The San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application and selection process. If you need an accommodation, please contact IWMA at (805) 782-8530 or IWMA@IWMA.COM.