REFUSE INSPECTOR I (SR-13) [2 vacancies]

City and County of Honolulu•Oahu, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is for two (2) Refuse Inspectors I positions within the Department of Environmental Services (ENV), Refuse Collection & Disposal Division, located at Kapolei Hale. The role involves inspecting refuse collection routes, investigating complaints and illegal dumping, and assisting higher-level inspectors with enforcement activities to help keep communities clean and refuse collection services running smoothly.

Requirements

Citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education.
Two (2) years of experience involving public contact, to include interviewing or other fact-finding activities.
Knowledge of investigation, inspection, and interviewing methods and techniques; and principles and practices of public relations.
Ability to understand, interpret, and explain ordinances, rules and regulations; make sound observations and judgments; collect and analyze field data and evidence; keep accurate records; justify and defend actions; deal tactfully and effectively with other government agencies, private and community organizations, as well as the public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; use computer and standard office software.
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (type 3/automobile).

Responsibilities

Inspect refuse collection routes, bulky item setout areas, and disposal facilities for compliance with refuse and recycling requirements.
Investigate complaints about refuse collection service, illegal dumping, and collection violations.
Inspect and tag refuse carts containing improper materials.
Assist higher-level inspectors with preparing violation notices, citations, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
Explain refuse collection requirements and violation notices to residents, businesses, and property managers.
Maintain inspection and investigation records using computer software.
Evaluate requests for additional refuse carts and changes in collection service under close supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned for this position.