Waste Reduction Recycling Coordinator

Yolo-County,-Ca; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Yolo is seeking a non-supervisory Waste Reduction Recycling Coordinator to join the Integrated Waste Division of the Department of Community Services. The role focuses on developing and coordinating solid waste reduction, household hazardous waste collection, and recycling programs, plus outreach to the public and partners.

The ideal candidate brings knowledge of solid waste and recycling programs, strong coordination and project management skills, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has experience in solid waste, recycling, or related environmental programs.
• Strong program coordination, analytical, and project management skills.
• Effective communicator capable of interpreting environmental regulations and building stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates County solid waste reduction, household hazardous waste collection, and recycling programs.
• Plans and conducts educational activities and events to promote public awareness and involvement.
• Acts as liaison between other governmental agencies and stakeholders.
• Responsible for County solid waste management activities in waste reduction and recycling programs.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Program coordination

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Waste Reduction Recycling Coordinator in the Integrated Waste Division at the Department of Community Services

Visit the Yolo County Integrated Waste Management webpages to learn more about the division.

The Position

Under general direction, this non-supervisory classification develops and coordinates the County’s solid waste reduction, household hazardous waste collection, and recycling programs; undertakes a number of educational activities and events to promote public awareness and involvement in solid waste reduction programs and recycling efforts; acts as a liaison between other governmental agencies; is responsible for County solid waste management activities in waste reduction, recycling, and household hazardous waste programs; and performs other related duties as may be required.

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable and collaborative professional with experience in solid waste, recycling, or related environmental programs. They have strong program coordination, analytical, and project management skills and are able to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that support waste reduction and recycling goals. The ideal candidate is also an effective communicator who can interpret and apply environmental regulations, analyze data, prepare reports and recommendations, and build productive relationships with community members, businesses, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Verification of Education

Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official / unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study, and date the degree was awarded.

For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:

1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit, and grade.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities (IAU). You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site https://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions. Please Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.

• Educational Records Evaluation Service 601 University Ave., Suite 127, Sacramento, CA 95825 [phone] www.eres.com
• Foreign Education Document Service P.O. Box 151739, San Diego, CA 92175 [phone] www.documentservice.org
• Center for Applied Research, Evaluation & Education, Inc. P.O. Box 18358, Anaheim, CA 92817 [phone] www.iescaree.com
• Global Services Associates, Inc. 409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 [phone] www.globaleval.org
• International Education Research Foundation Credentials Evaluation Service P.O. Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231 [phone] www.ierf.org

Selection Process

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screen for Best Qualified,if applicable
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer Pending Pre-Employment Exams
  • Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice LiveScan
• Confirmed Job Offer

Contact Information

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at [phone] at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

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