Job Description
Recycling/Solid Waste Community Specialist or Community Coordinator based on education/experience (4112-56) Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
Work Location: Environmental Services
250 William Howard Taft
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Work Hours: Full-time/80 hours bi-weekly
Starting Salary: Recycling/Solid Waste Community Coordinator - $23.24 per hour
Recycling/Solid Waste Program Specialist - $25.90 per hour
Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County! - Flexible Work Schedule to accommodate work/life balance
- Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Earned Personal Days, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
- Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site/Near Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!
As the Solid Waste Program Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the coordination and implementation of solid waste management programs and initiatives within the organization. This position provides an opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of waste management. The Solid Waste Program Coordinator assists with program planning, data analysis, community outreach, and administrative tasks to contribute to the successful implementation of waste reduction, recycling, and disposal strategies.
Recycling/Solid Waste Community Coordinator Starting Salary: $23.24 per hour Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in science, public administration, business, education, or related environmental field.
- One (1) year's relevant work experience.
- Or equivalent combinations of education, training, and/or experience which indicates knowledge of program functional area issues and operations.
- Must have valid driver's license issued by the state of residency.
Recycling/Solid Waste Program Specialist Starting Salary: $25.90 per hour Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in science, public administration, business, education, or related environmental field.
- Three (3) years of experience in technical assistance, program administration, education and/or program development which indicates an advanced knowledge of solid waste management, behavior change, and program administration.
- Or equivalent combinations of education, training, and/or experience.
- For internal candidates to qualify for promotion from a Solid Waste Coordinator to a Solid Waste Specialist: 24 months experience as a Solid Waste Program Coordinator and completion of an internal training program approved by the solid waste manager.
- A demonstrable ability to come up with sound solutions to solid waste issues and manage outreach programs.
- Must have valid driver's license issued by the state of residency.
Recycling/Solid Waste Community Coordinator Job Duties (Summary): - Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various communities (e.g. cities, villages, townships, etc.) or business and institutional representatives to provide technical assistance, identity needs, and develop solutions; attends related council, commissioner, business, and/or committee meetings; prepares and gives presentations. Identify, and under general supervision select target communities; work with community and with assistance develop and implement outreach plans. Manage Residential Recycling Incentive program, community household hazardous waste programs, community tire amnesty program, and other special projects related to communities.
- Provides technical support, records, and documentation to communities and /or businesses; assists in the preparation of bid specifications, grant requests, etc.; meets with community representatives to review and evaluate the effectiveness of applicable programs and prepares revisions for the district plan as necessary. Gathers and analyzes information regarding community and residential waste reduction programs from various sources (e.g., seminars, workshops, newsletters, statistical reports, etc.); shares information with the target audience (e.g., hosts informational webinars and presentations, prepares newsletter articles, develop community toolkit).
- Under general supervision help manage the container loan program (i.e., work with the Office of Media and Engagement to advertise program, act as contact for interested organizations, make recommendations for improvement). Work collaboratively and provide support to other staff; assist with special projects and programs; Assists community groups and organizations with implementation of related environmental programs at events and public spaces; provides assistance for grant programs. Attends promotional events (e.g., works in display booth as necessary); answers public inquiries and necessary follow up; completes special projects as assigned. Work collaboratively and provide support to other staff; assist with special projects and programs; evaluate program effectiveness and create reports; attends promotional events (e.g., works in display booth as necessary); attends relevant meetings and seminars; monitors publications on relevant issues; other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Other duties as assigned.
Recycling/Solid Waste Program Specialist Job Duties (Summary): - Same duties listed above but higher level of difficulty.
- Establishes and maintains rapport with various communities (e.g. cities, villages, townships, etc.) or business and institutional representatives; attends related council, commissioner, business, and/or committee meetings; gives presentations. Manage Residential Recycling Incentive program and special projects related to communities
- Provides technical assistance to communities, businesses, non-profits, and institutions (e.g. performs waste reduction and recycling assessments); assists with implementing waste reduction, reuse, composting, and recycling programs; provides accurate advice on waste disposal practices according to state and federal law; disseminates information pertinent topics. Provides technical support, records and documentation to communities and /or businesses; assists in the preparation of bid specifications, grant requests, etc.; meets with community representatives to review and evaluate the effectiveness of applicable programs and prepares revisions for the District plan as necessary.
- Establish and maintain rapport with reuse industries and organizations. Develop network of reuse organizations to share ideas. Disseminate information to residents about reuse through website or other means of communication.
- Work collaboratively and provide support to other staff; assist with special projects and programs; evaluate program effectiveness and create reports; attends promotional events (e.g. works in display booth as necessary); attends relevant meetings and seminars; monitors publications on relevant issues; other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Other duties as assigned.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Flexible hours,