Program Specialist – Anoka County Recycling and Resource Solutions (Hybrid)

Recycleminnesota; Andover (MN); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Job summary

Anoka County's Public Health and Environmental Services is hiring a Program Specialist in Recycling and Resource Solutions for a hybrid role in Andover, MN. The position supports organics waste management programs, education efforts, and contractor oversight within the county.

The role emphasizes customer service, data analysis, and collaboration with partners to meet waste reduction goals. Salary range starts at $64,480 and goes up to $90,230.40 annually, with benefits including paid time off,

Qualifications

• Experience in organics waste management programs is beneficial.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid schedule with some remote work.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage day-to-day organics and education activities, including the Recycling Ambassador program.
• Lead development and implementation of new organics waste management strategies.
• Monitor compliance with organics management rules; oversee compost site contracts.
• Collaborate with county partners, residents, and businesses to increase organics diversion.
• Conduct onsite visits and provide data-driven technical assistance on organics diversion.

Job description

## Program Specialist – Recycling and Resource Solutions (Hybrid)Apply: Andover, MN: Field Operations Building: Full time: Posted 9 Days Ago: R6889Job Posting End Date: November 2, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $64,480 to $90,230.40 annually ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 11/02/2026 in order to be considered.**Position Description**Find your path working for a department committed to the health and safety of the community. Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services (PHES) currently has an opening for a Program Specialist in Recycling and Resource Solutions. This position assists with activities and partnerships needed to reach state mandated and county waste management and recycling goals. We are looking for an energic environmental services professional with a passion for customer service and experience with integrated waste management programs.Emergency Preparedness is a core Public Health responsibility. As a Human Services employee, your roles and responsibilities include: participating in Public Health Emergency Preparedness training and exercises, responding to notifications and activation drills during business hours and periodically outside of business hours, and responding to Public Health emergencies and department responsibilities at the time of need (during business hours, outside of business hours, on weekends and holidays) in order to protect the health and well-being of our residents.This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of November 2nd, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. **Pay & Benefits*** Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $64,480 to $90,230.40 annually ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour).* 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.* Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits* Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.* Pension plan and other retirement investment options.* Advancement/professional development opportunities.**Work Location*** This position will work at the Field Operations Building, located at 1530 Bunker Lake Blvd, Andover, MN 55304.* This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.* Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. **Job Duties and Responsibilities** *These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Program Specialist.** 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 that compost sites and organics drop-off programs are managed properly and within contractual specifications.* Serve as a liaison between the compost site contractor and the county.* Assist with developing and monitoring the organics management programming budget.* Work with the county partners, residents, and the commercial sector within Anoka County to systematically increase organics waste diversion throughout the County.* Conduct onsite visits to assess organics waste management opportunities.* Provide technical assistance as it relates organics diversion including data gathering and data analysis.