Waste Reduction Recycling Coordinator Job at County of Yolo, Woodland, CA

  • County of Yolo
  • Woodland, CA

Job Description

Waste Reduction Recycling Coordinator

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Waste Reduction Recycling Coordinator in the Integrated Waste Division at the Department of Community Services. Visit the Yolo County Integrated Waste Management webpages to learn more about the division.

Under general direction, this non-supervisory classification develops and coordinates the County's solid waste reduction, household hazardous waste collection, and recycling programs; undertakes a number of educational activities and events to promote public awareness and involvement in solid waste reduction programs and recycling efforts; acts as a liaison between other governmental agencies; is responsible for County solid waste management activities in waste reduction, recycling, and household hazardous waste programs; and performs other related duties as may be required.

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable and collaborative professional with experience in solid waste, recycling, or related environmental programs. They have strong program coordination, analytical, and project management skills and are able to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that support waste reduction and recycling goals. The ideal candidate is also an effective communicator who can interpret and apply environmental regulations, analyze data, prepare reports and recommendations, and build productive relationships with community members, businesses, contractors, and other stakeholders.

The minimum qualifications required for a candidate to proceed in the selection process are as follows:

  • Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in the physical sciences, business administration, environmental management or a closely related field. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience; AND
  • Experience: Two (2) years experience in solid waste reduction, household hazardous waste, recycling programs, or another technical environmental management field.
  • License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
  • Special Requirement: Successful completion of 40-hours of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training is required within the first six (6) months of employment.

Documents verifying education and licensure, must be submitted / uploaded / attached with the online application. See the Application & Selection Process section of this job announcement for more details.

Application information must be current, concise, related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the date of your submission. See the Employment Standards section of this job announcement for a list of minimum qualifications.

Incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application; however, it WILL NOT substitute for the information requested on the application. Ensure that relevant information to be considered in the screening for minimum qualifications step is included within the online application system fields. Additionally, verification of education, licensure, and responses to the supplemental questions must be included with your submission, as detailed below.

Attachments may be submitted through the following listed methods:

  • By uploading / attaching to the online application
  • By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.gov
  • By fax to (530) 666-8049
  • By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Please do not send originals. Copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned. Yolo County Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S. / specialized mail or County interoffice mail.

The following is a tentative schedule of steps that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

  • Screen for Minimum Qualifications
  • Screen for Best Qualified, if applicable
  • Department Selection Interviews
  • Reference Checks
  • Conditional Job Offer Pending Pre-Employment Exams
    • Drug & Alcohol Screen
    • Department of Justice LiveScan
  • Confirmed Job Offer

The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • CalPERS Retirement
  • Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
  • Holidays & Floating Holidays
  • Disability Plans
  • Social Security & Medicare
County of Yolo

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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