Recycling Specialist-Waste Reduction-Temporary Salary $44,579.00 Annually Location Naples, FL Job Type Full Time, Temporary Department Public Utilities Department Job Number 4772 Closing 1/3/2019 11:59 PM Eastern Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to develop, implement, administer and track programs for recycling solid hazardous waste including Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), yard waste, CD, MSW, sludge, organic waste, etc; implements residential/commercial waste reduction programs and business and residential support and education programs. Essential Functions Researches and develops new/innovative hazardous waste collection and proper disposal programs including HHW collection, recycling and waste reduction procedures and programs; researches existing HHW collection, recycling and waste reduction programs and federal, state, and local legislation pertaining to solid waste disposal, HHW collection, waste reduction and recycling. Creates, produces and presents educational programs for HHW collection disposal, business recycling and all MSW and recycling collection. Provides solid hazardous waste (including Household Hazardous Waste recycling and waste reduction) on-site service and public outreach, information and education via the creation and dissemination of literature, websites, a hotline, special events, customer surveys, PSAs and advertising/marketing campaigns. Provides updates to the divisional page of the County web site relating to HHW. Identifies and administers new grant opportunities; processes applications and quarterly reports and monitors innovative HHW collection disposal, recycling and waste reduction grants; presents opportunities to the Manager, Division Director, Department Head, and BCC. Provides input as needed for contracts and contract monitoring in relation to HHW collection, waste reduction, collection and recycling. Reviews invoices from all contractors for services performed. Performs daily work activities within the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility including lab packaging and disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and scheduling of waste shipments. Administers in house County hazardous waste collection/disposal, reduction and recycling programs with supervisors, custodial staff and volunteers. Reports on in house hazardous waste collection/disposal, recycling and waste reduction activities. Monitors and establishes benchmarks for County Facilities through data collection and analysis; reviews other existing recycling facilities/agencies. Creates and monitors the implementation of central and satellite Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) programs. Participates in trade organizations and special events to promote HHW, waste reduction and recycling. Conducts research of division files, Internet sites, electronic data sources, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed; gathers information from other government agencies regarding HHW and recycling programs; conducts HHW, business, and recycling surveys, constructs/distributes survey forms, and reviews completed survey questionnaires. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, grant applications, grant budgets, grant reports, requests for proposals, marketing/public relations plans, brochures, newsletters, news articles, flyers, executive summaries, resolutions, data reports, financial reports, survey questionnaires, flow charts, graphs, diagrams, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, invoices, bids, recovered material tonnage reports, recycling and HHW collection/disposal summary reports, vehicle maintenance reports, survey questionnaires, census reports, newsletters, publications, charts, graphs, statutes, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a personal computer, motor vehicle, audio/visual equipment, digital camera, general office and field equipment, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, graphics, presentation, e mail, Internet, or other computer programs, and field equipment as assigned. Communicates with supervisor, employees, volunteers, other divisions, vendors, consultants, schools, businesses, civic groups, the public, the media, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to perform work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction. Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new programs, methods, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in Business Administration or Vocational/Technical degree with course work emphasis in environmental science, natural science, recycling operations, or closely related field; supplemented by one (1) years previous work experience and/or training, or any combination of the following solid hazardous waste/materials management, household hazardous waste (HHW) management, related recycling and waste reduction program administration, solid hazardous waste recycling education, public relations, marketing, grant administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must obtain and maintain valid Recycling Technical Certification and/or MSW Collections Technical Certification from Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and/or TREEO. Must possess or obtain NIMS certifications for essential personnel within 6 months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsements and maintain eligibility requirements and endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805. Should be able to work at a professional level in any area of household hazardous waste/materials management or programs related to solid waste. Ability to interpret, apply and monitor the provisions of solid and hazardous waste environmental regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures (i.e. RCRA, CERCLA, and Superfund); researches Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for HHW Centers and Recycling Centers including HHW Centers, Recycling Centers permit conditions. Knowledge of the basic practices in transportation of hazardous waste. Knowledge of safety devices and personal protective equipment used in the handling and the packaging of hazardous waste. Knowledge of the basic practices in transportation of hazardous waste. Fingerprinting required. Waste Reduction and Recycling - Must have strong presentation and communication skills, knowledge of recycling markets, and ability to compile and analyze data. Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part time employees. For information, click to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team. Individuals hired into temporary positions for a period of less than six months, volunteers and interns are not benefit eligible. Temporary employees hired for longer than six months may be eligible for Florida Retirement System Benefits as well as others required by law. 01 Are you a current employee of Collier County BCC? (Please note: Employees of the Sheriff's Office, Clerk of Courts, Collier Schools, Tax Collector, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraisers and Health Department are not considered employees of the BCC.) Yes No 02 Do you have an Associate's degree in Business Administration or Vocational/Technical degree with course work emphasis in environmental science, natural science, recycling operations, or closely related field? Yes No 03 Do you have one (1) years previous work experience and/or training, or any combination of the following solid hazardous waste/materials management, household hazardous waste (HHW) management, related recycling and waste reduction program administration, solid hazardous waste recycling education, public relations, marketing, grant administration? Yes No 04 Describe your experience with landfills or solid waste disposal. 05 How many years of customer service experience do you have? No Experience 1-2 Years of Experience 3-5 Years of Experience 6-8 Years of Experience 8-10 Years of Experience 10+ Years of Experience 06 How many years of multi-site operations experience do you have? No Experience 1-2 Years of Experience 3-5 Years of Experience 6-9 Years of Experience 10+ Years of Experience 07 What experience do you have with Recycling? 08 Are you willing to obtain and maintain valid Recycling Technical Certification and/or MSW Collections Technical Certification from Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) and/or TREEO? Yes No Required Question Agency Collier County Address Human Resources Division 3303 East Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida, 34112 Phone (239) 252-8460 Website