Recycling Coordinator

Description

Under direction, develops and implements recycling and diversion programs and assists in the promotion of the city's recycling efforts; identifies and educates on proper recycling techniques to improve the quality of materials received at our landfill.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Monitors and evaluates existing commercial and special event recycling programs and makes recommendations for educational and service improvement;
• Coordinates and provides input and strategic guidance regarding the customer collection schedule with the Facilities and Community Services Department, Solid Waste Division;
• Creates, develops and implements organics (food waste) recycling outreach programs and collateral material for use in promoting organics education, recycling, and diversion to businesses and residents within the market service area;
• Drafts, organizes and conducts training presentations and responds to inquiries about recycling and other waste reduction programs;
• Drafts, compiles and disseminates communications to customers to assist them in eliminating materials that contaminate recycling waste;
• Creates or assists in the creation of the City newsletter, semi-annual/annual reports, brochures, pamphlets, ads, slide shows, and other related City publications for internal and external use;
• Performs commercial waste audits/assessments and recommends service levels for waste and recycling. Conducts and participates in waste characterization studies upon request. Provides customers written reports of findings and recommendations;
• Compiles statistics for mandatory organics recycling tonnage reports, analyzes data for accuracy and trends. Analyzes monthly reports on outreach activities and maintains a calendar of reporting deadlines;
• Participates in researching the availability of grants and other funding sources for recycle and waste reduction projects and assists in securing applicable funds;
• Builds relationships and increases City visibility to promote recycling and diversion programs through participation in community and other applicable events, as necessary as the City's representative;
• Organizes and completes proactive scheduled phone block activities to establish initial and follow-up appointments with customer decision-makers;
• Utilizes the City's tracking and customer based tools on a daily basis, schedules and documents all activities, and develops robust information profiles on current customer base to facilitate and ensure proper recycling habits;
• Schedules and conducts tours of local transfer stations, landfills or other facilities; and
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Three years of experience as a customer service representative.
• One year of increasingly responsible technical or administrative experience in the development and implementation of recycling and waste reduction programs for a municipality or private waste hauler.
• Public relations experience, including the ability to speak effectively in public, and experience managing websites and social media is highly desirable.

• N/A

Special Requirements:

Ability to work in a standard office environment and an outdoor work environment with some exposure to heat and noise; ability to lift up to 40 lbs.; ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, and squat; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Benefits associated with this position include:

• Medical Insurance – City pays between $800 and $2,100 p/mo for employees and eligible dependents depending upon level of coverage;
• Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
• Vision Reimbursement – up to $300 per year
• State Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance - $25,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
• The City participates in Social Security
• Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrued in first year
• Sick Leave – 96 hours annually
• 14 Paid Holidays plus 4 Floating Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - $2000 per fiscal year
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date; employee contributes half of the contribution rate.