Waste Zero Specialist 2 Recology 25 reviews - Burlingame, CA 94010
Full-time, Contract GROW WITH US As the largest 100% employee-owned
company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique
workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with
our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment. We
encourage Recology employees to G.R.O.W. with Us professionally and
personally by: * Giving back to our communities and our environment by
volunteering time and resources * Recovering resources to achieve their
best and highest use * Exhibiting Ownership in a company that does the
right things for the right reasons, ensuring that our actions benefit
the company, the communities we serve, and our environment. * Working
together to develop camaraderie and facilitate collaboration. By
demonstrating an inclusive attitude that values different backgrounds
and ideas, we can get the job done. You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming
our Waste Zero Specialist 2 THE ROLE Under general direction,
responsible for design, coordination, implementation and administration
of recycling programs for multiple subsidiary locations through a
comprehensive approach involving regular contact with key commercial
customers and local jurisdiction, education, community-wide services,
and completing waste auditing services. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO: * Manage, update, and secure new
contracts from key commercial recycling customers in both franchised and
unregulated markets, in conjunction with sales department. * Research,
develop, and implement new residential and commercial recycling
programs, in conjunction with operations staff. * Serves as Company
representative and primary contact for city staff and elected officials,
as well as regional organizations, associations, and Chambers. * Prepare
and deliver speeches and presentations within the community for
customers. * Contributes content for media such as social media, ads,
annual reports to cities, presentations, and other communications
material to promote the company and its services. * Coordinate recycling
programs with local jurisdictions and educates existing and new
customers on program elements and related services. * Maintains and
updates all documents required by law and company policy. * Travels
frequently to various offsite meetings. * May manage, support and expand
local buy-back centers. * May serve as a lead for Waste Zero Specialist
- QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would
likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Education and Experience * High
school diploma or GED required. * Bachelor's degree preferred. * Three
years experience in resource recovery (e.g., waste disposal, recycling).
- Valid drivers license. IDEAL CANDIDATE The qualifications listed are
typical of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of successful employees
within this classification. Knowledge of: * Technical and professional
principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position
related area. * Current developments and trends in areas of expertise. *
Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Skill and / or Ability to: * Ability to promote the WASTE ZERO
philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well
as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the
environment. * Define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions;
generate innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems. *
Demonstrate ability to use computers and technology capabilities. *
Demonstrate strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as
well as company business. * Communicate well both verbally and in
writing; listen to and understand various viewpoints; share relevant
information timely; provide constructive feedback; maintain
professionalism. * Present ideas effectively to individuals or groups
and deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the
audience. * Effectively and productively engage with others and
establish trust, credibility, and confidence. * Promote collaboration
and assist others with their initiatives and efforts. * Consistently
build and share knowledge and expertise about current job through
reading, new experiences, and exposure to new ideas. * Listen to and
build customer relationships; increase customer satisfaction and ensure
commitments are met. RECOLOGY OFFERS: * an ecologically innovative
company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the
environment and sustaining our communities. * the largest employee owned
resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help
you prosper. * a creative and caring culture that values community,
diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by
doing. * an inspired company mission driven to use and return resources
to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4Rs: Reduce,
Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize. * distinct professional challenges to
connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without
waste. RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE: * becoming an owner in our Company
- two retirement plans: * a supplemental retirement plan through our
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) * 401(k) match (up to 3.5% of
salary) * health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and
vision * educational assistance (up to $5,250 per year) * a robust
employee assistance program with financial guidance, legal assistance,
dependent referrals and lots of discounts to a variety of vendors * an
employee referral program where you can achieve cash incentives (up to
$2500 per referral) * generous paid time off and paid holidays *
commuting benefits - we help subsidize the cost to get to work * annual
wellness incentives (up to $300) SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable
law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal
records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the
job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the
processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran
status. This description is not intended and should not be construed to
be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work
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