Recycling Specialist I (SR-16)
About The Position
Performs as a trainee in the implementation and coordination of county-wide recycling, reuse and waste reduction programs, including demonstration projects and educational, promotional and informational activities. This class represents the entry level in the Recycling Specialist series, designed to provide career introduction and development in the functions of recycling, reuse, and waste reduction programs, projects, and activities of the County of Maui. Duties are assigned as part of a developmental process to acquaint the incumbent with the standard practices and processes of the section. The incumbent receives orientation with respect to the section's policies, procedures, and objectives and is closely supervised through detailed instructions in work methods and practices and through review during all phases of work.
Requirements
- A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, public health, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).
- Knowledge of principles of psychology, sociology and human behavior.
- Knowledge of recycling, reuse, waste reduction, and waste recovery trends and developments.
- Knowledge of government and community organizations and functions.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of preparing informational and educational materials.
- Knowledge of publicity methods and media.
- Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of computer and report writing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various segments of the public.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with various private, governmental and community organizations.
- Ability to learn to develop and coordinate recycling informational, educational, and promotional activities and programs.
- Ability to understand and communicate technical information concerning recycling programs.
- Ability to learn to evaluate programs and recommend improvements.
- Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to prepare analytical reports with recommendations.
Responsibilities
- Assists in organizing, developing, implementing and monitoring existing and proposed recycling, reuse, and waste reduction programs, demonstration projects, and educational and promotional activities.
- Assists in the dissemination of pertinent materials to schools, community groups and associations.
- Receives training and assists in conducting feasibility and system design studies through on-site investigation of facilities.
- Establishes and monitors accounts relative to each program.
- Processes registration forms and license applications.
- Verifies qualifications and secures compliance agreements.
- Maintains databases related to recycling reduction and reuse projects and programs.
- Compiles and evaluates data and statistics.
- Conducts research.
- Responds to recycling related queries from businesses, community organizations and the general public.
- Prepares correspondence and reports.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
