Program Coordinator-Solid Waste Management Division*

Job Description:

Program Coordinator-Solid Waste Management Division*

Description

The Job

The Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD), is seeking a Program Coordinator*to manage and oversee various recycling and waste management programs. Key responsibilities include reviewing debris management plans, attending land use planning meetings, conducting public education and outreach, creating website content, and assisting with lien processing, budgeting, and administration of the hauler franchise program. The role also involves preparing reports, implementing state-mandated commercial recycling requirements, providing customer service, managing 42 diversion programs, and conducting waste assessments.

For more information, please refer to the Recycling Specialist job description.

Excellent Benefits
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

Assignment: This position is required to work some weekends. Applicants must indicate a willingness to work weekends on the supplemental questionnaire.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at the time of appointment.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet ONE of the qualifying options below:

Option 1:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, environmental science, health education, journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, planning, or a closely related field.

-AND-
Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience in interpretation, applying, and explaining rules and regulations, assisting businesses and the public, conducting research, and/or ensuring compliance with government regulations and/or experience in the administration, development, implementation, and/or promotion of programs in an office setting.
Option 2 : Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university, half of which must be upper division, in business administration, environmental science, health education, journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, planning, or a closely related field. A list of completed coursework must be submitted with the application.

-AND-
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience in interpretation, applying, and explaining rules and regulations, assisting businesses and the public, conducting research, and/or ensuring compliance with government regulations and/or experience in the administration, development, implementation, and/or promotion of programs in an office setting. Substitution for Education : An additional year of qualifying experience may substitute for the upper division coursework requirement.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a background in recycling, waste reduction, resource conservation, sustainability, or related environmental programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Publisher, along with experience using social media professionally is preferred.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 PM on Friday May 22, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 5/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$66,788.80 - $91,790.40 Annually