Recycling Specialist-Contract Salary $51,646.40 - $71,011.20 Annually Location Throughout San Bernardino County, CA Job Type Full-time Department DPW-Solid Waste Management Division Job Number 18-05243-01C Closing Continuous The Job This Is A One (1) Year Contract That May Be Extended. Paid Vacation Paid Sick and Holiday Leave Medical and Dental Coverage For Contractor and Qualified Dependents Vision Coverage For Contractor The County's PST Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan The Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD), is seeking a Recycling Specialist-CONTRACT to implement, coordinate, and oversee a variety of recycling and waste management programs. Duties include reviewing debris management plans; attending land use planning meetings; conducting public education and outreach, developing website content; assisting with lien processing, budgeting, and hauler franchise program administration; preparing reports; implementing State mandated mandatory commercial recycling; providing customer service; overseeing 42 diversion programs; and conducting waste assessments. For more detailed information, refer to the job description. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment. Assignment: This position is required to work some weekends. Applicants must indicate a willingness to work weekends on the supplemental questionnaire. Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at the time of appointment. Minimum Requirements Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the promotion or development of recycling or related environmental programs. -And- Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework, half of which must be upper division, in business administration, environmental science, health education, journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, planning, or a closely related field. A list of completed coursework must be submitted with the application. Substitution: An additional year of qualifying experience may substitute for the upper division coursework requirement. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or closely related field as well as experience in developing recycling programs and knowledge of recycling laws in California. The ideal candidate will also have excellent oral and written communication skills, intermediate to advance skills in Microsoft office suites including Publisher, and have experience using social media in a professional environment. Selection Process Candidates must complete a County application and supplemental questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for an interview. Priority screening will take place on November 9, 2018 After the priority screening date, applications will be processed bi-weekly and the recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Administrative Services Unit The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits, please click . Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at . 01 This position is a Contract Position expected to last 1 year with the possibility of an extension. Are you willing to accept a one (1) year contract position? Yes No 02 Compliance or Coordination with Regulatory Agencies: List the regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA, CIWMB/CalRecycle, LEA, AQMD, etc.) you have interacted with and briefly describe the type of interactions with each (e.g., meetings, conferences, hearings, problems/resolutions, etc.). If no experience, indicate N/A. 03 Describe your experience conducting waste assessments, presentations, and workshops to community organizations, businesses, and schools. If no experience, indicate N/A. 04 Describe your experience developing and implementing recycling programs or related environmental programs, including source reduction and composting. Include experience working with regulatory agencies, local jurisdictions, governmental, and commercial sectors. If no experience, indicate N/A. 05 Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. Please be sure to review it prior to submitting as it will be reviewed and evaluated as is. I understand Required Question Agency County of San Bernardino Address 157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440 Phone (909) 387-8304 TTY Users: 711 Website