Waste Reduction Recycling Coordinator

County of Yolo; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Yolo is recruiting a non-supervisory Waste Reduction Recycling Coordinator in the Integrated Waste Division, Department of Community Services. The role develops and coordinates solid waste reduction, household hazardous waste, and recycling programs while engaging with the community and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong program coordination, analytical and project management skills, and the ability to interpret environmental regulations, prepare reports, and build

Qualifications

• Two years in solid waste reduction, household hazardous waste, or recycling programs.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate waste programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate waste reduction, recycling, and household hazardous waste programs.
• Plan educational activities and events to promote public awareness.
• Act as liaison betweenCounty and other governmental agencies and stakeholders.
• Manage county solid waste program activities and reporting.

Skills

Solid waste management

Program coordination

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences / environmental field

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.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in the physical sciences, business administration, environmental management or a closely related field. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience; AND
• Experience:Two (2) years experience in solid waste reduction, household hazardous waste, recycling programs, or another technical environmental management field.
  • Substitution: Additional years of directly related experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
• Special Requirement: Successful completion of 40-hours of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training is required within the first six (6) months of employment.

Documents verifying education and licensure, must be submitted / uploaded / attached with the online application.

See the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement for more details.

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

Supplemental Questions

Supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write \"no experience\" for the appropriate question.

Selection Process

The following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

• 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

Screening for Best Qualified

If applicable, the applicant’s education, training, experience, and responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.

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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