Environmental Programs Specialist: Organics & Recycling (Hybrid)

County of Anoka; United States; Hybrid; USD 64.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Flexible holidays

Health insurance

Hybrid work

Pension plan

Zusammenfassung

Anoka County seeks a dedicated environmental services professional to support organics waste management and recycling goals. The role emphasizes community engagement, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with partners to advance public health and environmental objectives.

The position is full-time, exempt, and hybrid, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package. Interviews are planned for early November 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental protection, sustainability, science, planning, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Two years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in solid waste management, recycling, or waste prevention.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use.

Aufgaben

• Independently manage the day-to-day operations of Anoka County’s organics, and education activities including the Recycling Ambassador program.
• Lead efforts to develop and implement new strategic solutions to organics waste management programming.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with organics management rules and regulations on behalf of the County.
• Oversee the county’s compost site contract to ensure proper management and compliance with contractual specifications.
• Serve as a liaison between the compost site contractor and the county.
• Assist with developing and monitoring the organics management programming budget.
• Collaborate with county partners, residents, and the commercial sector to increase organics waste diversion.
• Conduct onsite visits to assess organics waste management opportunities.
• Provide technical assistance on organics diversion including data gathering and analysis.
• Oversee and increase participation in the Recycling Ambassador program.
• Assist with program education activities and unit organized events.
• Participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness trainings and exercises as needed.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities as needed.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Waste management

Emergency preparedness

Public health

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in environmental protection/related field

Jobbeschreibung

Anoka County seeks a dedicated environmental services professional to support organics waste management and recycling goals. The role emphasizes community engagement, data-driven improvements, and collaboration with partners to advance public health and environmental objectives.

The position is full-time, exempt, and hybrid, with opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package. Interviews are planned for early November 2026.