Recycling Specialist I

kauai; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Kauaʻi is seeking a Recycling Specialist I to assist in implementing recycling and waste-reduction programs for the department. You will coordinate routine projects, disseminate information to schools and community groups, and help maintain program databases and reports.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of professional recycling program experience, with a Monday–Friday work schedule and civil service status.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, urban planning, civil/environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or related field.
• 1 year of professional experience in implementing/coordinating recycling or waste-reduction programs.

Responsibilities

• Organize, develop, implement, monitor routine recycling/waste-reduction programs and related projects.
• Disseminate materials to schools, community groups, associations.
• Conduct feasibility and system design studies and maintain program databases.
• Process registrations and license applications; conduct research; analyze data.
• Respond to routine recycling queries from businesses and public.
• Assist with more complex programs as competency grows and perform related duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Posting End Date: October 21, 2026

Are you a current County of Kaua'i employee? If yes, do not apply here. If you apply on this website your application will not be accepted.

This posting is for External Candidates only.

Job Title: Recycling Specialist I

Salary Range: N/A

Position Salary: 4,725.00 USD Monthly

Location: Department of Public Works Solid Waste - Adm

Civil Service or Non Civil Service: Civil Service

Job Summary: Performs selected assignments requiring the application of the policies, techniques, procedures, guidelines, and work processes pertinent to the County's recycling and waste reduction programs; assists in a variety of assignments ranging from simple to moderately complex in the coordination and implementation of recycling and waste reduction programs; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

• Under close supervision and following specific instructions, organizes, develops, implements, and monitors routine existing and proposed recycling and waste reduction programs, demonstration projects, and educational and promotional activities;
• Disseminates pertinent materials to schools, community groups, and associations;
• Conducts routine feasibility and system design studies;
• Establishes and maintains databases related to routine recycling and reduction projects and programs;
• Processes registration forms and license applications;
• Conducts research;
• Compiles and evaluates data and statistics;
• Responds to routine recycling related queries from businesses, community organizations, and the general public;
• Prepares correspondence and reports;
• As competency is gained, assists with organizing, implementing, and monitoring the more difficult and complex recycling and waste reduction programs; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).

Minimum Qualifications:

Training & Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or a related field; and one (1) year of professional experience in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery or comparable program.

Work Shift/ Schedule: Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378.

Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination.