Recycling Specialist II

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

Job Posting End Date: October 21, 2026

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 Servic e

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 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.