Recycling Specialist I

County of Kauai

About The Position

Performs selected assignments requiring the application of the policies, techniques, procedures, guidelines, and work processes pertinent to the County's recycling and waste reduction programs; assists in a variety of assignments ranging from simple to moderately complex in the coordination and implementation of recycling and waste reduction 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 one (1) year of professional experience in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery or comparable program.

Responsibilities

Under close supervision and following specific instructions, organizes, develops, implements, and monitors routine existing and proposed recycling and waste reduction programs, demonstration projects, and educational and promotional activities
Disseminates pertinent materials to schools, community groups, and associations
Conducts routine feasibility and system design studies
Establishes and maintains databases related to routine recycling and reduction projects and programs
Processes registration forms and license applications
Conducts research
Compiles and evaluates data and statistics
Responds to routine recycling related queries from businesses, community organizations, and the general public
Prepares correspondence and reports
As competency is gained, assists with organizing, implementing, and monitoring the more difficult and complex recycling and waste reduction programs
Performs other related duties as required.