RECYCLING COORDINATOR

DEFINITION:

Organizes and participates in periodic recycling, hazardous waste, and other special events, monitors, and generates reports on solid waste programs. Organizes and participates in solid waste programs designed to increase diversion of solid waste while adhering to Federal and State laws, rules and regulations relating to solid waste management programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direction from the Assistant City Administrator/Community Development Director.

An employee in this classification works with considerable independence with work being reviewed by an administrative superior in the form of written reports and results achieved. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate employees.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develops and coordinates community awareness programs; initiates contact and works with citizens, businesses, and public entities to increase waste reduction, recycling, and proper use and disposal of household hazardous waste.

Assists local jurisdictions with solid waste issues as needed. Maintains files of waste sampling, recycling, and other diversion program information.

Prepares reports and correspondence; researches and analyzes technical information for projects; makes oral and written recommendations to site staff or other city officials.

Assists with the preparation of staff reports to present to City Council.

Prepares grant/loan applications and subsequent reporting for awarded grants.

Prepares a variety of letters, correspondence, fiscal or statistical reports.

Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints regarding solid waste and recycling programs.

Investigates complaints and proposes a corrective action.

Provides lead direction and training to subordinate employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Federal and State laws, rules and regulations relating to solid waste management programs including the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989.

Principles and practices of public information and education programs.

Waste audits, waste characterization studies, and methods to reduce and recycle solid waste.

General knowledge of waste collection separation, transportation, recycling, and disposal operations.

Techniques for dealing effectively with and providing a high level of customer service to all individuals contacted in the course of work.

ABILITY TO:

Interact effectively with staff, the public, industry professionals, local officials, and regulators.

Plan and carry out a project independently, working within a defined budget.

Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Operate modern office equipment and specialized software applications programs.

Assemble and analyze information and prepare written reports and records in a clear and concise manner

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree with major coursework in the physical sciences, environmental management, public health, public administration, or other related field.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in developing, promoting, or coordinating a public education program, preferably for a solid waste management program(s).

Substitution: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a valid California driver's license

• Requires 24-hour HAZWOPER training within six (6) months of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is partially a sedentary office classification; the job involves field inspection work including exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort in the performance of duties and requires frequent walking at inspection site areas to monitor performance and to identify problems or hazards. Must also possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, to inspect City development sites, to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, up to 40 pounds, as necessary to perform job functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employees partially work in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions, and partially in the field and may occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical, and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,867.00 - $88,461.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person