Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Perform a variety of professional duties to coordinate and manage projects designed to develop, enhance and grow the waste reduction efforts within the City; interact with customers, vendors, and the public on participation requirements and various recycling projects; create and update a wide variety of content to include promotional materials, formal correspondence, technical documents, and educational and public relation publications; develop, execute, and manage programs, services and special events related to recycling; facilitate presentations to community groups, residents and businesses.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Exempt, Safety Sensitive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Recycling/Waste Reduction Supervisor.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Work with institutional and other clients in the development of waste reduction programs; interact with customers, vendors, and the public; educate on participation requirements and a variety of recycling topics; tabulate and retain customer records, communicate new customer information to staff for container deliveries; respond to inquiries, concerns, and complaints; investigate problems and resolve issues.
2. Create and update a wide variety of content to include promotional materials, formal correspondence, technical documents, and educational and public relation publications; provide documents and media updates to the communications department; develop and expand the department’s social media platforms and website content.
3. Develop, execute, and manage programs, services and special events related to recycling, composting and other waste reduction initiatives; develop and implement education and outreach initiatives to promote programs and services.
4. Provide or assist with tours and facilitate presentations to community groups, residents, businesses, and others to discuss, explain, and explore recycling issues and opportunities.
5. Develop and compose requests for proposals and bids for professional services and special projects.
6. Develop, maintain, and enhance business relationships and partnerships with regional and domestic brokers/mills to ensure the safe transport and responsible reclamation and recovery of recycling material and compostables.
7. Provide information required for grants, loans, and other local, state, and federal funding opportunities.
8. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Solid waste/recycling industry, including the philosophies of integrated solid waste management, natural resource conservation, and conventional recycling methods.
Operations, services, and activities of assigned area.
Principles and practices of event planning and coordination.
Effective communication and speaking techniques, and public relations skills.
Principles and procedures of bookkeeping, record keeping and reporting.
Customer service procedures and principles.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Business letter writing, technical writing, and report preparation.
Database entry and utilization.
Modern office technology and equipment, including computers.
and related software applications.
General mathematics including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Applicable Federal, State, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
Ability to:
Interpret and apply general administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
Work independently under limited supervision.
Write and edit reports with attention for detail and readability.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the public and City employees.
Establish and maintain accurate records, logs, and files.
Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.
Interpret and apply pertinent ordinances, laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Speak, read, comprehend, and write the English language fluently.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible recycling and waste reduction experience, administrative support, and/or customer service experience.
Training:
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The job is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment and field environment.
The following condition(s) may be present on an occasional basis:
Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.)
Hazardous materials (chemicals, infectious disease, hazardous or toxic waste, dust, and odors, etc.)
Extreme temperatures.
Intense noise
Local Travel
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
The following activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job's purpose and are performed on a daily basis:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to balance, sit, stand, reach, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, lift, twist, demonstrate manual dexterity, grasp, talk, hear, and see. The employee is required to work regular shifts and stay alert during prolonged periods of stationary or repetitive activity.