Recycling Contracts and Marketing Manager - Non-Merit

Baltimore County•Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Division of Recycling. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a bachelor’s degree.
Four years of professional work experience managing recycling and/or waste prevention, managing contracts and marketing recyclables, or assisting in the marketing of recyclables.
Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.
Education in one of the fields listed above beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.
Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( www.WES.org )

Nice To Haves

Experience in supervision and budgeting preferred.

Responsibilities

Markets the County’s recyclables in a manner that maximizes County revenues.
Requests pricing for recyclable commodities.
Evaluates bids received from vendors.
Assists with issues related to trucking and pickups.
Identifies potential new vendors.
Monitors payments by vendors to ensure that invoices are paid on a timely basis.
Prepares MRF tour programming, schedules, and conducts tours.
Monitors the recycling market and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) operations to determine opportunities to accept and market additional commodities.
Assists Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) operations staff in considering efficiencies and upgrades in processes and equipment.
Manages all contracts for materials collected at the Residents' Drop-off Centers (RDOCs), including bicycles, paint, construction materials, tires, electronics, textiles, batteries, lights, household hazardous waste (HHW), scrap metal, gasoline, and waste oil.
Promotes Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management's programs, policies, and procedures, with emphasis on recycling and waste prevention.
Makes presentations at community group meetings.
Leads tours of County facilities (with emphasis on MRF tours).
Participates in public events, assists with writing and editing Bureau publications, and provides content for the Bureau's website.
Assists with public education campaigns and special events.
Conducts research as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.