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WASTE REDUCTION MANAGER
Pay Range GC19
INTRODUCTION
This classification develops, promotes, evaluates and documents waste reduction programs in order to achieve established waste reduction goals; provide public education; administer program budget.
EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES
(Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples.)
1. Plan, develop and implement programs for waste reduction; includes recycling promotion and educational strategy, project development; make presentations on recycling education to schools and community groups.
2. Research, evaluate and establish market connections for recyclable materials. Coordinate waste recovery needs as disposal sites.
3. Prepare program budget and monitor fiscal recordkeeping; prepare RFP’s; monitor vendor contracts.
4. Enforce County Solid Waste Codes.
5. Report recycling recovery rates for county and state reports. Remain informed of legislative and regulatory activities related to waste management.
6. Represent department to the community, committees, regulatory agencies, consultants and vendors; interpret policy and procedure to the public.
7. Assist management in the assessment and implementation of household hazardous waste collection events safety and cost effectiveness; other special projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION
Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of business management, budget and fiscal management to develop, implement and evaluate programs; considerable knowledge of solid waste management, resource recovery and recycling principles and practices necessary for making recommendations to the private and public sectors; considerable knowledge of related rules and statutes; considerable knowledge of economics and recycle markets; reasonable knowledge of coordinating recyclable collection.
Skill in: Developing and maintaining comprehensive site tracking documents; persuading and motivating people. Ability to:
Communicate
effectively in
both oral and
written forms;
prioritize,
develop and
coordinate
projects;
contract and
budget
preparation;
conduct
research,
establish and
maintain
records, reports
and statistical
data; make
decisions
independently
and use
initiative and
judgment in
completing tasks
and
responsibilities;
effectively
organize time
and meet
established
deadlines;
utilize problem
identification
and resolution
techniques;
remain calm and
use good
judgment during
confrontational
situations;
courteously meet
and deal
effectively with
other employees,
agency
representatives
and the public.
Education, experience and training:
Bachelor's
degree in
business
management,
environmental
science or
related field
and two years
work related
experience which
includes program
management OR
six years
satisfactory
equivalent
combination of
education,
experience or
training in
solid waste
technology or
environmental
science. At time
of appointment,
must possess a
valid Oregon
driver’s
license.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS OF THIS POSITION
This classification works under the guidance from the natural resources division manager. The employee works independently in administering a complex area of responsibility and confers with supervisor for professional advice. Discretion is required in applying general goal and policy statements, in development of recommendations, policies and procedures and in resolving program problems. The employee develops approach to each case, prepares the procurement plan and carries out industry analyses independently up to the point of recommendation for award. Work is accomplished within a broad framework, with authority and responsibility in area of service. Periodic reviews of work performance are conducted in terms of expected results.
GUIDELINES
Work is performed within established departmental policy and procedures; federal, state and county statutes, rules, regulations and ordinances; waste management reference materials, project management principles. Employee uses judgment in interpretation of guidelines and to evaluate and choose appropriate guidelines. Employee contributes to modification of existing guidelines by recommending changes to policy and procedures or adapting guidelines to problems encountered.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular and consistent attendance is required. Work is performed primarily in an office environment with occasional field work. Work may require hearing voice conversations, keyboarding, lifting up to 14 pounds, sitting, standing, walking, pulling, pushing and walking. A reasonable amount of driving is required. |
