Waste Zero Specialist — Diversion & Community Outreach

Recology; California; Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plans (Stock Ownership Plan

Educational assistance

Résumé du poste

Recology San Mateo County is seeking a Waste Zero Specialist 1 to design, coordinate, and administer waste diversion programs for commercial and residential customers, in coordination with local jurisdictions.

Under supervision, you will conduct audits, present to communities, educate customers, and help expand contracts while traveling to meetings. A high school diploma is required; bachelor’s preferred; valid driver’s license; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• Completes waste and diversion assessments for customers. Provides diversion strategies and outline customer’s areas for opportunity. Implements service changes, and follow-up as needed to ensure diversion programs are successful.
• Follows through on action items for customers and documents all customer interactions for ease of reporting.
• 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 materials to promote the company and its services. Develops and delivers effective public education programs in franchise cities that fulfill contract requirements and support regional sustainability goals.
• Serves as Company representative for city staff and elected officials, as well as regional organizations, associations, and Chambers.
• Manages, updates, and secures new contracts from key commercial recycling customers in both franchised and unregulated markets, in conjunction with sales department.
• Surveys routes to verify rates, services and efficiencies (size, frequency, quantity).
• Reviews audit reports on contamination and diversion issues and provides management with summary of findings for improving diversion rates and or process to meet legal compliance with contracts, city, and state laws.
• Monitors and researches relevant public policy issues that impact various operational and business practices of the Company.
• Participates in team projects, as assigned.
• Maintains and updates all documents required by law and company policy.
• May manage, support and expand local buy-back centers.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule based on business needs.
• Travels frequently to various offsite meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Community outreach

Written communication

Project coordination

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Recology San Mateo County is seeking a Waste Zero Specialist 1 to design, coordinate, and administer waste diversion programs for commercial and residential customers, in coordination with local jurisdictions.

Under supervision, you will conduct audits, present to communities, educate customers, and help expand contracts while traveling to meetings. A high school diploma is required; bachelor’s preferred; valid driver’s license; proficiency with Microsoft Office.