Recycling & Waste Reduction Trainee

County of Kauai; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Family medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

County of Kauaʻi is seeking a Recycling Specialist Trainee to join the Department of Public Works Solid Waste - Adm. You will receive orientation and on-the-job training in implementing and coordinating recycling and waste reduction programs, while assisting with ongoing projects and duties related to environmental initiatives.

The role involves learning applicable laws and procedures, supporting education efforts, and contributing to data collection, reporting, and program promotion under

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil/environmental engineering, environmental science or public health, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Receives orientation in recycling and waste reduction program goals and processes.
• Learns laws, regulations, policies, and work procedures governing recycling programs.
• Performs supervised tasks to gain insight into applying basic principles and techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

County of Kauaʻi is seeking a Recycling Specialist Trainee to join the Department of Public Works Solid Waste - Adm. You will receive orientation and on-the-job training in implementing and coordinating recycling and waste reduction programs, while assisting with ongoing projects and duties related to environmental initiatives.

The role involves learning applicable laws and procedures, supporting education efforts, and contributing to data collection, reporting, and program promotion under