Resource Recovery Outreach Specialist (Citywide Promotional)

*This recruitment is only open to current City of Oxnard employees*

The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department, Environmental Resources Division, is seeking a Resource Recovery Outreach Specialist to support the City’s recycling, organics diversion, contamination reduction, sustainability, and public outreach programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, customer service, technical, organizational, and field engagement skills, and the ability to interact effectively with residents, businesses, contractors, and community stakeholders in both office and field environments.

The position provides technical, administrative, analytical, and operational support to the Resource Recovery Supervisor and Environmental Resources management staff and assists with program implementation, outreach coordination, reporting, data tracking, grant support, and special projects as assigned. Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures, safety practices, and work methods associated with assigned duties and performs related work as required.

• Perform field-based outreach, education, and customer engagement activities related to recycling, organics diversion, contamination reduction, resource recovery, and sustainability programs

• Conduct residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial waste assessments, route observations, container inspections, cart tagging, contamination monitoring, and related compliance support activities in field environments throughout the community

• Interact directly with residents, businesses, property managers, and customers to educate and encourage proper recycling, organics diversion, and waste disposal behaviors through proactive outreach and behavior modification strategies

• Support implementation of SB 1383, AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, and related recycling and organics diversion requirements through field inspections, education, monitoring, and customer follow-up activities

• Respond to customer complaints, service requests, contamination concerns, illegal dumping issues, and recycling-related inquiries in both office and field settings

• Participate in community outreach events, school presentations, neighborhood meetings, workshops, route ride-alongs, and public education campaigns

• Assist with the preparation and distribution of outreach materials, notices, educational content, presentations, social media messaging, and public communications

• Collect, compile, document, and maintain field data, contamination monitoring records, outreach metrics, photographs, inspection documentation, and related reports

• Utilize Microsoft Office, Google, route management software, GIS tools, mobile technology, customer service platforms, databases, and related systems to support field operations and outreach activities

• Work outdoors and in operational environments around solid waste, recycling, organics, containers, collection vehicles, transfer stations, and related facilities as assigned

• Coordinate with Environmental Resources staff, collection operations personnel, residents, businesses, schools, contractors, and community organizations regarding recycling and resource recovery programs

• Provide technical and administrative support to the Resource Recovery Supervisor and assist with special projects, field initiatives, and operational support activities as assigned by the hiring manager

Payroll/Classification Title: Administrative Services Analyst 

This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor in that it performs professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides professional program analysis, evaluation and administration.

(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)

• Performs professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides program coordination and administration of assigned area.

• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research, audits and/or assessments; provides information, guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and, provides project staff support, liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees, external stakeholders or project teams. Monitors and ensures compliance with policy, procedures, standards and/or regulations.

• Gathers information, analyzes data, identifies requirements and trends, and presents findings; prepares, updates and maintains records, reports, presentations, marketing materials and databases; provides recommendations and implements solutions in support of assigned area.

• Provides analytical support and coordination of special projects, as assigned.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree (or 60 units working towards a Bachelor’s Degree) in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field, and four (4) years paraprofessional-level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor or an Administrative Services Specialist, Senior with the City of Oxnard in area of assignment; OR 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field, and two (2) years paraprofessional-level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor or Administrative Services Specialist, Senior with the City of Oxnard in area of assignment. 

NOTE: Depending on assignment, some positions may require a Bachelor’s degree and may not substitute for an Associate’s. 

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment, a certification from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA), or other related professional organization relevant to recycling, resource recovery, organics diversion, sustainability, or solid waste management

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable

• Must be a City of Oxnard employee

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript) or other requested documents.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Oxnard Mid-Managers Association (OMMA). 

NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

This position requires a 12-month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.

This position is not governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities.  If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date.  Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information confirms that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Annette Adams at annette.adams@oxnard.org

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Salary : $75,919 - $124,438