Business Services Administrator

Job Description:

Business Services Administrator

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Business Services Administrator

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 Business Services Administrator vacancies. 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 Monday, December 15, 2025. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

OC WASTE & RECYCLING
OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs through resource recovery, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of the nation's premier solid waste disposal systems and three composting greenery sites, all serving residents and businesses in the County’s 34 cities and its unincorporated areas. OCWR’s three active landfills reflect environmental engineering at its best.

THE OPPORTUNITY

There are two (2) immediate vacancies within OCWR: one (1) in Business Services & External Affairs, State Reporting and Program Support (SRSS) and one (1) in the Central Region Landfill, Administrative Services.

THE PROGRAM
State Reporting and Strategic Supports (SRSS) - The SRSS unit works directly with internal and external stakeholders to develop and manage State and local initiatives and implement programs. This unit is also responsible for providing key support related to the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) agreements, collaborating with local jurisdictions within the County to meet various waste and recycling regulations.

Central Region Landfill Division, Administrative Services

The Central Region Landfill, Administration Services is responsible for municipal solid waste operations including maintenance and infrastructure expansion, composting operations, landfill construction projects, and fee booth operations.

Business Services Administrator - SRSS

This position will work directly with OCWR leadership, other County and State agencies, and local jurisdictions to provide key support related to the WISE agreement as well as State reporting requirements and SB (Senate Bill) 1383 implementation. This position will supervise an Analyst level employee and is located at OC Waste & Recycling Headquarters in downtown Santa Ana.

Other job duties include but are not limited to:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage activities of the State Reporting and Strategic Program subunits
• Make program and policy recommendations and decisions, establish the vision for the program to ensure achievement of agency objectives
• Oversee the development and submittal of required State reports and compliance with State reporting standards
• Build effective internal and external partnerships; coordinate with and respond to requests from County staff, vendors, the general public, media, and/or external agencies; and convene, facilitate, and/or attend meetings
• Assist with procurement and budget requests for business services programs

Business Services Administrator - Central Region Landfill, Administration Services

This position is stationed at the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine and is responsible for the administrative and operational functions associated with maintaining and/or expanding active and inactive landfill sites and related operations.

Other job duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and monitor the site's Strategic Financial Plan (SFP), and annual budget, as well as oversee composting and closed site operations and compliance requirements
• Monitor and project ongoing expenditures and future operational requirements
• Provide general administrative and managerial support to the landfill, fee booth and composting operations
• Provide contract administration support, including managing encumbrances and expenditures, processing requisitions, coordinating with staff, and preparation of supporting documentation
• Provide support to site special events, site's tour and safety culture program
• Supervise and manage fee booth collection operations

Minimum Qualifications
Click here for the complete classification for Business Services Administrator including the minimum qualifications and working conditions.

REQUIRED LICENSE
Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment and while employed in the assignment.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials for minimum qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum 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 | Oral Exam (Weighted 100%):

Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview 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. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Eligible List
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 recruitment process listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the recruitment process.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
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 your 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.

Candidate 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.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Cindy Silva at (714) 834-2270 or cynthia.silva@ocwr.ocgov.com

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided 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.
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$105,684.80 - $146,390.40 Annually