Recycling Specialist III

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical for family

Retirement benefits after 10 years

Vacation leave 21 days

Sick leave 21 days

13 paid holidays

Job summary

County of Kauaʻi is seeking a Recycling Specialist III to independently manage island-wide recycling programs, coordinate waste reduction initiatives, and support related environmental projects.

You will develop, implement and monitor programs, prepare reports and materials, conduct outreach to schools and community groups, supervise staff as needed, and ensure compliance with recycling laws and disposal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three years of professional recycling program experience.
• Experience coordinating island-wide recycling programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and expands recycling programs island-wide.
• Leads major projects and coordinates teams.
• Creates educational materials and presents to groups.
• Maintains databases and compiles data for reports.
• Ensures compliance with recycling laws and regulations.

Skills

Program coordination

Public outreach

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Recycling Specialist III

Salary Range: N/A

Position Salary: 5,527.00 USD Monthly

Location: Department of Public Works Solid Waste - Adm Civil Service or Non Civil Service: Civil Service

Job Summary:

Independently performs the full range and variety of assignments related to the development, implementation and coordination of island-wide recycling programs and may include waste reduction programs; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

• Develops, organizes, coordinates, implements, and monitors existing and new recycling programs, including program expansions
• May serve as a team leader in coordinating and implementing major recycling projects/programs
• Develops educational and promotional materials and programs to support recycling activities
• Distributes materials and gives presentations and workshops on recycling to schools, community groups, associations, industries, and businesses
• Develops contract specifications for assigned projects
• Conducts inspections of operations and contractors as needed
• Conducts on-site investigations of neighborhoods and facilities, such as apartment buildings, multi-family complexes, office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, to determine recycling feasibility and system design and to ensure compliance with recycling laws and disposal regulations
• Monitors disposal sites (e.g. landfills, transfer stations, etc.) for compliance with disposal bans and restrictions
• Notifies haulers and businesses of non-compliance
• Tracks compliance records
• Assists businesses and haulers with methods for hauling and delivering properly segregated loads
• Develops and maintains databases related to recycling and recycling programs
• Compiles and evaluates data and statistics
• Conducts research
• Prepares reports
• Prepares correspondence and responds to inquiries from businesses, community organizations, waste and recycling industries and the general public in support of numerous recycling programs and activities
• Provides technical assistance to the commercial sector which includes businesses, private haulers, and recycling companies
• Tracks budget expenditures
• Attends training meetings, may accompany State inspector on-site inspections
• May supervise and/or provide guidance to lower-level workers
• 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 three (3) 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.

Join our Team of over 1,300 employees on the island of Kaua’i and start building a better tomorrow for you, your family and the Kaua’i community!

What is an eligible list?

Applicants for civil service positions who meets the minimum qualification requirements are placed on an eligible list which will be used by departments to fill a vacant position for that class of work. An applicant will remain on an eligible list for 6 months.

What is the difference between a civil service and non-civil service position?

A civil service position must be filled through the merit system whereby applicants must be qualified to fill a position. Becoming a civil service employee provides an individual with various rights not afforded to non-civil service employees. For more information about civil service recruitment, visit our website: Employment Opportunities - Kauai County, HI Hiring for a non-civil service position is usually processed by the hiring department. There are no minimum qualification requirements and your employment is considered “at will” which means that you may be discharged by the hiring department at any time.

What benefits does the County of Kaua’i offer?

The County of Kaua’i offers generous leave time that employees start earning as soon as you are hired!

• 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!

For more information about benefits, visit our website: Benefits of Becoming a County of Kaua‘i Employee