Recycling Market Development Specialist

Department of Environmental Quality; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a Recycling Business Development Specialist to help build statewide recycling infrastructure and markets as part of the Recycling and Materials Management Section. You will support recycling business growth by applying solid waste reduction and circular economy principles.

Join a dynamic RMMS team and collaborate on grants, technical analyses, reports, newsletters, and stakeholder engagement to expand NC’s material recovery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to North Carolina-based recycling companies and to recycling companies interested in locating in North Carolina in support of DEQ's strategic efforts to reduce waste and foster economic growth statewide.
• Serve as a technical resource on recycled material supply, operational and equipment options, and potential financing and business assistance services, including recycling grants and incentives used in the recruitment and retention of businesses.
• Assist existing manufacturing companies to expand the use of secondary (recycled) materials in the production of new products.
• Review grant funding applications and participate in grant award decision-making, establish grant contracts, and oversee the implementation of assigned grant projects. This work may include developing grant-related correspondence and maintaining effective relationships with grantees and potential funding partners.
• Conduct studies and research to guide technical assistance, training, and materials development to help recycling markets expand and improve their recycling operational capacity.
• Compile and analyze business, economic, community, and recycling market information and communicate findings through presentations, reports, professional correspondence, website content, promotional materials, and one-on-one assistance.
• Conduct site visits, arrange and facilitate training events, and create and distribute information on recycling business best management practices and business expansion opportunities.

Skills

Recycling knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a Recycling Business Development Specialist to help build statewide recycling infrastructure and markets as part of the Recycling and Materials Management Section. You will support recycling business growth by applying solid waste reduction and circular economy principles.

Join a dynamic RMMS team and collaborate on grants, technical analyses, reports, newsletters, and stakeholder engagement to expand NC’s material recovery