Recycling Coordinator

City of Huntington Park • Huntington Park, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Director of Field Services or designee, performs a variety of technical field, administrative and advocating duties including, but not limited to recycling programs and policies, conservation, compliance, planning, auditing, inspecting and reporting on environmental issues and public works; and other related work as necessary.

Requirements

• Possess skills to word process general correspondence, spreadsheets and reports using a personal computer and software application.
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Deal with all levels of employees and the public.
• Speak before groups of people.
• Plan, implement and evaluate recycling regulations relating to recycling requirements.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Write clear, concise grammatically correct correspondence and reports.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, agencies and the general public.
• Prepare and present information to public groups.
• Collect information, analyze data and make recommendations.
• Work necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and requires tasks.
• Assume responsibility for providing effective customer service.
• Willingness to work overtime as requested.
• Deal calmly with rude or angry people.
• Develop necessary skills from on-the-job training and meet the standards of performance or higher for the classification by the end of the probationary period.
• Willingness to assume responsibility to maintain a safe working environment.
• Establish smooth working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
• Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position.
• All public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisor or by law.
• Applications must be submitted online.
• Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.
• Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position.
• Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.
• Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application.
• If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered.
• Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement.
• Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
• Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application.
• Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process.
• The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance.
• Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application.
• Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.
• If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work.
• The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).
• The City of Huntington Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban or Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering or Science or other related field.
• One (1) year of experience in the development, implementation, coordination, etc. associated with administration of recycling and/or environmental programs or graduate course work in Solid Waste Administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements public information programs on appropriate waste reduction activities including recycling, composting and the collection and disposal of special waste.
• Collects, compiles and analyzes data to monitor recycling programs and assure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Prepares reports, public information publications, news releases and grants.
• Recommends improvements for collection, separation, processing and marketing recycled materials.
• Maintains liaison with County departments and other private and public agencies to ensure cooperation on all recycling and waste reduction efforts and resolve potential conflicts, and other related work as necessary.
• Coordinates and promotes a comprehensive recycling program.
• Promotes resource conservation, monitor, expand and execute recycling programs and implement grant sponsored activities.
• Designs, promotes and implements public education activities on source reduction, sustainability and recycling; composting; and special waste.
• Collects, organizes and evaluates data to develop a successful means of monitoring program effectiveness thus ensuring compliance with state and federal statutes.
• Conducts workshops and designs and conducts presentations using a variety of mediums and performs targeted outreach to the community, including school children; professional and business organizations; and special interest groups.
• Represent the City on recycling and environmental issues at conferences, committee meetings, professional associations, community organizations and public and private agencies.
• Design public information publications such as brochures and write news releases.
• Prepares and submits a variety of compliance reports to state and county agencies.
• Monitors collection, source separation, processing and marketing of refuse and recyclables; analyzes program efficiencies and administer adjustments to increase program effectiveness.
• Assists with designs and implement pilot programs in residential, business and institutional sectors; monitor effectiveness.
• Expand or discontinue programs based on achievement of program goals and effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain liaisons with City staff, county and special district staff, local and state agency government officials, and other public and private agencies to ensure cooperation, on recycling, waste reduction and other environmental issues.
• Actively recruit and partner with students, residents, business interests, other agencies, community groups and nonprofit organizations to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Monitor legislation and industry trends and innovations in the fields of resource conservation, recycling and sustainability; make recommendations as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of position are performed in a safe efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as situation requires.

Benefits

• The City of Huntington Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level