Job Details

Performs the full range and variety of assignments in implementing and coordinating the county-wide recycling and waste reduction programs, including demonstration projects and educational/promotional activities; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from the Recycling Specialist III in that the Recycling Specialist IV independently performs the full range and variety of assignments predominantly of difficult nature; whereas the Recycling Specialist III performs assignments of moderate difficulty in the County's recycling, reuse, and waste reduction programs.

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

1. Organizes, develops, implements, and monitors existing and new recycling and waste reduction programs of a difficult nature.
2. Assists in implementing and monitoring demonstration projects.
3. Assists in implementing educational and promotional activities.
4. Disseminates pertinent materials to schools, community groups, and associations.
5. Conducts feasibility and systems design studies through on-site investigations of facilities.
6. Establishes and monitors accounts related to the various programs.
7. Processes registration forms and license applications, verifies qualifications, and secures compliance agreements.
8. Maintains, reviews, and utilizes databases related to recycling and recycling programs.
9. Compiles and evaluates data and statistics.
10. Conducts research and responds to recycling-related queries from businesses, community organizations, and the public.
11. Prepares correspondence and reports.

Training and Experience:

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 and three (3) years of experience in the implementation and coordination of recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery, or comparable programs.

License Requirement:

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).

Knowledge of:

• Principles of psychology, sociology, and human behavior.
• Recycling, reuse, waste reduction, and waste recovery trends and developments.
• Government and community organizations and functions.
• Principles and techniques of preparing informational and educational materials.
• Publicity methods and media.
• Research methods and techniques.
• Computer and report writing skills.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various segments of the public.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with private, governmental, and community organizations.
• Develop and coordinate recycling informational, educational, and promotional activities.
• Understand and communicate technical information concerning recycling programs.
• Evaluate programs and recommend improvements.
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
• Prepare analytical reports with recommendations.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Physical Effort Grouping:

Light