Recycling Specialist II

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days vacation leave

21 days sick leave

13 paid holidays (14 in an election yr

Free medical for your entire family

Vested retirement benefits after 10+?

Job summary

The County of Kaua seeks a Recycling Specialist II to support island-wide recycling and waste reduction initiatives, coordinate educational activities, and oversee demonstration projects.

You will collect data, compile reports, inspect operations, and provide technical assistance to businesses and haulers under Civil Service administration.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or public health, or a related field.
• Two years of professional work experience in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery or comparable program.

Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors ongoing recycling programs, including data collection and reporting.
• Assists in organizing, developing, implementing, and monitoring recycling and waste reduction projects.
• Prepares statistical and operational reports and maintains related databases.
• Provides technical assistance to the commercial sector, private haulers, and recycling companies.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Job Title: Recycling Specialist II

Salary Range: N/A Position Salary: 5,107.00 USD Monthly Location: Department of Public Works Solid Waste - Adm Civil Service or Non Civil Service: Civil Service

Job Summary

Performs a variety of assignments of moderate complexity; assists in implementing and coordinating island-wide recycling and waste reduction programs, including demonstration projects and educational, promotional, and informational activities; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

Manages and monitors ongoing programs to include trouble shooting, program evaluation and modifications, contract service management, and preparation of periodic administrative reports; Establishes and monitors accounts relative to the various 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 the development and implementation of educational and promotional materials and activities for recycling; Distributes recycling materials and gives presentations on recycling to schools, community groups, associations, industries, and businesses; Conducts on-site inspections of neighborhoods and facilities, such as apartment buildings, multi-family complexes, office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and hospitals; Determines recycling feasibility and systems design; Ensures compliance with recycling laws and disposal regulations; Develops and maintains databases related to recycling and 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 applications for grants; Prepares reports; Prepares correspondence and responds to inquiries from businesses, community organizations, waste and recycling industries, and the general public relating to recycling programs and activities; Provides technical assistance to the commercial sector, which includes businesses, private haulers, and recycling companies; and Performs other related duties as required.

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 two (1) years of professional work 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 TitleVII 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 Chapters368 and378. 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.

Benefits

• 21 days of vacation leave
• 21 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
• FREE medical for your entire family!
• Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service!

And much more!