Recycling Specialist II

County of Kauai

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About The Position

Performs a variety of assignments of moderate complexity; assists in implementing and coordinating island-wide recycling and waste reduction programs, including demonstration projects and educational, promotional, and informational activities; 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 two (1) years of professional work experience in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery or comparable program.

Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors ongoing programs to include trouble shooting, program evaluation and modifications, contract service management, and preparation of periodic administrative reports
• Establishes and monitors accounts relative to the various programs
• Processes registration forms and license applications
• Conducts inspections of operations and contractors as needed
• Assists in organizing, developing, implementing, and monitoring existing and new recycling and waste reduction programs
• Assists in implementing and monitoring demonstration projects
• Assists in the development and implementation of educational and promotional materials and activities for recycling
• Distributes recycling materials and gives presentations on recycling to schools, community groups, associations, industries, and businesses
• Conducts on-site inspections of neighborhoods and facilities, such as apartment buildings, multi-family complexes, office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and hospitals
• Determines recycling feasibility and systems design
• Ensures compliance with recycling laws and disposal regulations
• Develops and maintains databases related to recycling and recycling programs; compiles and evaluates data and statistics
• Prepares statistical and operational reports
• Conducts research on recycling programs
• Assists in researching funding opportunities and preparing applications for grants
• Prepares reports
• Prepares correspondence and responds to inquiries from businesses, community organizations, waste and recycling industries, and the general public relating to recycling programs and activities
• Provides technical assistance to the commercial sector, which includes businesses, private haulers, and recycling companies
• Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

• 21 days of vacation leave
• 21 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
• FREE medical for your entire family!
• Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service!
• And much more!

What This Job Offers

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