Assistant Environmentalist - Temporary

Carver County, MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Carver County Environmental Center seeks an Assistant Environmentalist to provide technical assistance and customer service to visitors and program participants, focusing on solid waste and hazardous waste initiatives.

Responsibilities include operating the Environmental Center, supporting education programs, managing waste streams, aiding organics diversion, and assisting with household hazardous waste and regulatory activities across county programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education in solid waste management, environmental science, or related field.
• Ability to work with County staff and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating the Environmental Center and participate in education programs.
• Support management of residential and commercial organics diversion and waste streams.
• Assist with household hazardous waste and special waste collection programs.
• Support staff with regulatory programs including inspections and recycling site activities.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Regulatory program support

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in solid waste management or environmental science

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThe Assistant Environmentalist position involves technical assistance in combination with assisting staff provide customer service at the Environmental Center. Depending on qualifications, candidates may also assist with the implementation and enforcement of the County Solid Waste Ordinance, County Solid Waste Management Plan, and other solid waste related programs. The main focus of the work will be in the solid waste and hazardous waste field.TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSpecific duties may include, but are not limited to:• Assisting with the operation of the Carver County Environmental Center, as well as participating in activities such as education programs, accepting and managing various waste streams with an emphasis on customer service.• Assisting in the management of residential and commercial organics diversion.• Working with the household hazardous waste and special waste collection programs.• Supporting staff with various environmental regulatory programs, including but not limited to: investigating solid and hazardous waste complaints, SSTS inspections, industrial waste compliance, rural recycling site support, and feedlot program.• Support staff with various programs.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCandidates should be enrolled or have completed a post-secondary educational program and the ideal candidate should have education in one of the following: solid waste management, environmental science, or other related fields. The Assistant Environmentalist will need to be able to work on projects with little supervision and must be able to collaborate with County staff as well as other Counties or State organizations. The position will spend approximately 75% of their time at the Environmental Center.Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and a vehicle available for use during work. A mileage reimbursement will be available.SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESSAll applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, background investigation, and pre-placement physical.