Solid Waste Inspector #JR100336

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peoria solid waste division offers an opportunity for a Solid Waste Inspector. You will perform inspections, monitor programs for compliance, and provide information on recycling and proper disposal to residents and businesses.

Ideal candidates have experience in solid waste or regulatory compliance, strong communication skills, and the ability to educate the public. Evening/weekend work may be required, with collaboration across departments to promote waste reduction.

Qualifications

• Experience in solid waste, recycling, environmental programs, inspections, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of waste diversion, recycling practices, refuse collection, and related regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to educate residents and businesses and address questions or concerns.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail when conducting inspections, documenting findings, maintaining records, and tracking data.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal departments, residents, businesses, and community partners to promote compliance, recycling, and waste reduction programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and monitors programs and services for regulatory compliance (waste and recycling collection and household hazardous waste).
• Handles customer concerns related to solid waste collection, disposal, and other services.
• Performs technical and field inspection work to monitor compliance with trash collection and recycling rules and regulations; conducts public contact work; investigates and resolves citizen complaints; provides information and answers questions; prepares and conducts presentations.
• May require evening and weekend work.

Skills

Solid waste experience

Waste diversion knowledge

Customer service

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High school plus additional course work (equivalent to up to 1 year at a Community College or equivalent resulting in accumulation of similar knowledge and abilities)

Experience:

• 1-2 years experience. Moderate previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions.

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 25 and 50 pounds.

Certifications & Other Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Class “D” Drivers License upon hire. Hazard Communication 40-hour Certification within six (6) months of hire.

Tell me more…..

The Public Works Solid Waste division has an excellent opportunity for a Solid Waste Inspector. This position performs inspections and monitors programs and services for regulatory compliance (waste and recycling collection and household hazardous waste). Participate in activities involving public education and outreach programs providing information regarding the City’s recycling program and proper disposal information of refuse to City residents. This position also performs customer service duties by handling customer concerns related to solid waste collection, disposal, and other services. Performs a variety of technical and field inspection work to monitor compliance with trash collection and recycling rules and regulations; performs public contact work; investigates and resolves citizen complaints; provides information and answers questions; prepares and conducts presentations; performs related work as required. May require evening and weekend work.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience in solid waste, recycling, environmental programs, inspections, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of waste diversion, recycling practices, refuse collection, and related regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to educate residents and businesses and address questions or concerns.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail when conducting inspections, documenting findings, maintaining records, and tracking data.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal departments, residents, businesses, and community partners to promote compliance, recycling, and waste reduction programs.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees:

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community’s needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

We are PEORIA!

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