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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Project Manager
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Project Manager vacancies within OC Waste & Recycling. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
OC WASTE & RECYCLING
OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is an organization dedicated to providing waste management services, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. OCWR is a nationally renowned waste management department responsible for a network of sanitary landfills and operates three active regional landfills (North, Central, South), four household hazardous waste collection centers, monitors 20 closed landfills, and administers municipal solid waste collection, recycling, and planning for County unincorporated areas. The Department is committed to its exceptional record of regulatory compliance and excellence.
THE OPPORTUNITY
OCWR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) unit of the Compliance Support division. This Division focuses on improving efficiency, using advanced technologies, and streamlining processes to support safe and reliable operations. The PMO handles both capital and non-capital projects included in OCWR's Strategic Financial Plan and provides construction and project management services from start to finish. This position is stationed at OCWR Headquarters in the City of Santa Ana and reporting to the PMO Capital Projects Administrator.
The Project Manager job duties include but are not limited to:- Independently or collaboratively managing a broad range of projects from inception to completion, including landfill related projects, renewable energy projects, and projects at the household hazardous waste collection centers.
- Managing all project phases that include initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing, utilizing tools and techniques derived from the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Authoring scopes of work, request for proposals, contract task orders, agenda staff reports and contract agreements.
- Drafting, negotiating, and executing different contracting vehicles that include Purchase Orders, Regional Cooperative Agreements, Job Order Contracts, Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, Landfill Service Contracts, A-E On-Call Contracts, Task Orders, and other Special Service Contracts.
- Overseeing diverse project teams composed of internal clients, consultants, contractors, building departments, regulatory agencies, trade staff and contracted staff from a broad range of disciplines including architecture/engineering, construction management and specialty consultants.
- Administers and manages design, construction, and maintenance contracts; change orders, time extensions and modifications of contract agreements; monitors progress, recommends payments, and ensures contract compliance during warranty period.
- Supporting the Department and Landfills to ensure compliance with legislative and environmental regulations specific to the solid waste industry, as well as ensuring permitting compliance with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies, including permit application and variance submittals.
- Managing typical OCWR construction projects that range from medium ($500K-$2M) to large ($2M+)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate has six (6) years of experience in program and project planning, capital improvement, maintenance & repair, design, and construction projects.
In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of the following competencies:
Technical Expertise- Experience applying Project Management industry standards and practices in the areas of project planning, coordinating, budget management, scheduling and monitoring.
- Knowledge and application of principles of architectural/engineering design and construction practices in multiple disciplines such as landfilling, architectural, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and heating, ventilating and air conditioning.
- Knowledge of California Public Contracting Code (PCC), Uniform Building Codes (UBC), Cal-OSHA building construction regulations, Federal, State and local codes and regulations and other pertinent safety rules and regulations.
- Experience with regulatory compliance enforced by the local, federal and state agencies such as CalRecycle, Local Enforcement Agency, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, South Coast Air Quality Management District, and Environmental Protection Agency.
Analysis and Problem Solving- Ability to understand, interpret and enforce compliance with plans, specifications schedules and contract provisions.
- Ability to recognize and anticipate problems of project scope, budget, schedule, plans and specifications and determine necessary changes.
- Ability to research, evaluate, estimate, and accurately interpret and apply technical data and policy information to solve problems and/or make recommendations to management.
- Ability to identify issues, choose the best option, and make timely decisions.
Planning and Organization- Ability to plan and organize work effectively to ensure that assignments are on schedule, within budget and adhere to policy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with changing and competing priorities.
Leadership Skills- Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget and provide recommendations as needed.
- Ability to lead project team and coordinate with stakeholders from project concept to completion.
- Ability to make well-informed and objective decisions by perceiving the impact and implications of the decisions in a professional ethical framework.
Active Communication and Writing Skills- Ability to build consensus and negotiate with public and private parties.
- Ability to clearly communicate expectations, tasks, plans, and schedules to stakeholders.
LICENSE REQUIRED
The successful candidate must possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment and maintain while employed in the assignment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click on the following link to view the complete classification description, minimum qualification requirements, and working conditions for Project Manager.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%): Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job.
Eligible List | Selection Interviews
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact John Duckson at (714) 834-4655 or email at john.duckson@ocwr.ocgov.com .
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 3/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
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