Recycling Programs & Outreach Specialist

kauai; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Kauaʻi’s Department of Public Works Solid Waste - Adm is seeking a Recycling Specialist II to coordinate island-wide recycling and waste reduction programs, including demonstration projects and educational activities.

The role involves program management, data reporting, and collaboration with schools, community groups, and businesses to promote recycling and environmental awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil/environmental engineering, environmental science, public health, or related field.
• Two (2) years of professional work experience in recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery or comparable program.
• Ability to coordinate and implement island-wide recycling programs.

Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors ongoing recycling programs, including trouble shooting, program evaluation and modifications, contract service management, and preparation of periodic administrative reports.
• Establishes and monitors accounts related to the programs.
• Processes registration forms and license applications.
• Conducts inspections of operations and contractors as needed.
• Assists in organizing, developing, implementing, and monitoring existing and new recycling and waste reduction programs.
• Assists in implementing and monitoring demonstration projects.
• Assists in developing educational and promotional materials and activities for recycling.
• Distributes recycling materials and gives presentations to schools, community groups, associations, industries, and businesses.
• Conducts on-site inspections of neighborhoods and facilities (apartments, multi-family, offices, hotels, hospitals).
• Determines recycling feasibility and systems design.
• Ensures compliance with recycling laws and disposal regulations.
• Develops and maintains databases related to recycling programs; compiles and evaluates data and statistics.
• Prepares statistical and operational reports.
• Conducts research on recycling programs.
• Assists in researching funding opportunities and preparing grant applications.
• Prepares reports and correspondence and responds to inquiries from businesses, community organizations, waste/recycling industries, and the general public.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or related field

Job description

County of Kauaʻi’s Department of Public Works Solid Waste - Adm is seeking a Recycling Specialist II to coordinate island-wide recycling and waste reduction programs, including demonstration projects and educational activities.

The role involves program management, data reporting, and collaboration with schools, community groups, and businesses to promote recycling and environmental awareness.