Senior Waste Zero Specialist

Recology; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Job summary

Recology Vallejo in Vallejo, CA, is seeking a role focused on design, coordination, implementation and administration of waste diversion programs. The position requires regular contact with commercial/residential customers and local jurisdictions, education efforts, and auditing services.

The role includes evaluating opportunities, managing contracts, and engaging with communities to promote sustainability and compliance with laws.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in resource recovery (e.g., waste disposal, recycling).
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Completes waste and diversion assessments for customers; documents all interactions for reporting.
• Manages, updates, and secures new contracts from key commercial recycling customers in franchised and unregulated markets.
• Analyzes audit reports on contamination and diversion issues; advises on improving diversion rates and compliance.
• Develops concepts, creates timelines, establishes goals for specialized projects.
• Represents the company in community organizations and with city staff and officials.

Skills

Resource recovery

Customer relations

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City

Vallejo

Location

1007 - Recology Vallejo

Subsidiary Name

Recology Vallejo

ROLE

Under general direction, responsible for design, coordination, implementation and administration of waste diversion programs through a comprehensive approach involving regular contact with key commercial/residential customers and local jurisdiction, education, community-wide services, and completing waste auditing services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes waste and diversion assessments for customers. Outlines customer's areas for opportunity, implements service changes, and follow-up as needed to ensure diversion programs are successful. Documents all customer interactions for ease of reporting.
• Manages, updates, and secures new contracts from key commercial recycling customers in both franchised and unregulated markets.
• Analyzes audit reports on contamination and diversion issues and provides management with a recommendation for improving diversion rates and or process to meet legal compliance with contracts, city, and state laws.
• Manages specialized projects by developing concepts, creating timelines, establishing goals and objectives.
• Attends and becomes active in local community organizations (Rotary, Chambers) as a representative of the company.
• Monitors and researches relevant public policy issues that impact various operational and business practices of the Company.
• Serves as Company representative and primary contact for city staff and elected officials, as well as regional organizations, associations, and Chambers.
• Prepares and delivers speeches and presentations within the community for customers.
• Coordinates programs (recycling/ landfill diversion) with local jurisdictions and educates existing and new customers on program elements and related services.
• Contributes content for media such as social media, ads, annual reports to cities, presentations, and other communications material to promote the company and its services.
• Develops, and may deliver, effective public education programs in franchise cities that fulfill contract requirements and support regional sustainability goals.
• Surveys route to verify rates, services and efficiencies (size, frequency, quantity).
• Maintains and updates all documents required by law and company policy.
• May maintain and order certificates of insurance as needed.
• May manage, support and expand local buy-back centers.
• May take on a lead role by providing day to day guidance on work matters, assist with projects, etc.
• May oversee monthly reports to jurisdictions.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule based on business needs.
• Travels frequently to various offsite meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Three years' experience in resource recovery (e.g., waste disposal, recycling).
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Skill and/or Ability to:

• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.
• Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups and delivers presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Promotes collaboration and assists others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Motivates and empowers others to achieve objectives and to develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do.
• Attracts, develops and retains good people; allows opportunities for self and others to reach their full potential; builds and shares knowledge and expertise.
• Listens to and builds customer relationships; increases customer satisfaction and ensures commitments are met.

RECOLOGY OFFERS:

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R's: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).