What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Recycling Outreach Assistant position at Orange County Government?
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for assisting the Solid Waste and Recycling Program staff with outreach and education as well as assisting in moving materials during festivals and some minor sorting of materials received at events staffed by the County recycling program. Other work may be assigned depending on the knowledge level of the applicant such as working on a school education program on recycling or leading compost training session. An employee in this class may be assigned to work on specific education and outreach programs, including the recycling stars program and/or and glass on the side (GOTS) Program in which contents of recycling carts are evaluated and educational materials provided to residents and data evaluations conducted.
Schedule: The schedule varies depending on the needs of the department.
Hours per Week: up to 15 hours per week based on Department needs.
*All employees must strictly adhere to confidentiality guidelines.
*A background check is required for this position.
Assists with recycling stars program and GOTS program by inspecting and documenting contents of recycling carts, data evaluation and program planning.
Performs some office work on various aspects of recycling programs.
May use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
Adheres to the department’s safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of department and safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of which materials are recyclable, compostable and/or reusable.
Skill in talking to the public about recycling and composting and waste reduction.
Skill in operating a pickup truck or van with equipment and carts.
Skill in oral and written communication including use of the Word and Excel functions (at least) in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment; integrity; resourcefulness; accuracy; thoroughness and the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (GED) AND six-months (6 months) of related experience* and working directly with the public.
*NOTE: Related experience could be leading environmentally oriented camps, environmental outreach, or education, participating in environmental clean-up events, etc. defined broadly but with some relevance to the work expected.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina may be required, depending on assignment.
All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position. A fingerprinting check is conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and a criminal history background check is conducted by an authorized Federal or State regulatory agency to determine eligibility for appointment. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance through these checks, which are mandated for certain roles depending on the nature of the job and applicable laws.
Further, all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory verification of your eligibility for employment, successful completion of the required pre-employment testing and/or screening, including drug testing when required and the submission and approval of all new hire documentation completion of your new hire paperwork.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POSSIBLE HAZARDS
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) of standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, climbing, carrying, grasping, reaching, talking, hearing, handling and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and feet.
Jobs may include walking or standing in a variety of weather conditions, as well as moving/rolling carts of recyclables or compostable items that may weight up to 200 pounds and lifting bins full of recyclables weighing up to 25 pounds.
Worker is subject to fall hazard, pinch hazard, driving during heavy traffic and inclement weather. Worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Worker has potential to be exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids (i.e., saliva from recyclables).
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