Recycling Program Coordinator

County of Kauai

About The Position

Plans, develops, promotes, monitors, and coordinates the implementation of county-wide recycling and waste diversion programs; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or a related field; and four (4) years of professional work experience in the development, supervision, or implementation of recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery, or comparable programs.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, develops, implements, directs, promotes, and monitors waste diversion and recycling programs
Assesses current efforts and programs of other cities and municipalities and evaluates appropriateness for the County
Evaluates feasibility of existing and new programs
Develops and manages County recycling and waste diversion contracts from start to finish
Drafts request for proposals
Recommends awards
Manages contracts and programs after awards
Seeks, researches, and writes grant applications to secure program funding
Formulates, implements, and evaluates demonstration projects
Formulates implements and monitors educational and promotional activities for recycling
Coordinates the promotion of recycling programs with State and private school administrators
Provides technical assistance for recycling and waste reduction programs to private recyclers and businesses
Maintains recycling information database for the County
Prepares annual operating and capital improvement budget requests
Assists in developing legislation
Analyzes and makes recommendations on proposed legislation
Prepares and offers testimony before legislative bodies on pending legislation
Prepares written analyses and reports
May supervise the work of others
Performs other related duties as required