Recycling Coordinator/Educator

Seneca, South Carolina
County of Oconee
Description:

Job posted until filled.

Entry salary of $35,912/yr.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to oversee Oconee County’s recycling and education programs with the School District of Oconee County, commercial and industrial facilities, and local residents. Maintain and develop new programs to increase recycling awareness and instill excellent recycling principles with residents and institutions. Provide guidance to individuals on where and how they can recycle their waste. The recycling and sustainability coordinator will perform duties of the office manager in their absence.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for creating, coordinating and growing Oconee County’s Recycling and Sustainable Schools Program including but not limited to coordinating with Keep Oconee Beautiful Association, SC DHEC Action in the Classroom, and performing presentations at career days, events, and for individual classes. Must be willing to interact with kids. Several events are after normal business hours or on Saturdays.
• Maintain and develop partnerships with industrial and commercial facilities, associated groups and organizations to advance and complement existing recycling and sustainability programs and efforts
• Research pricing and buyers for recyclables. Coordinate pickups from buyers.
• Responsible for scheduling, and coordinating day-to-day activities related to Oconee County’s recycling education center and conducting presentations and tours to interested groups or organizations.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of marketing materials, programs, contests, and events aimed at educating and encouraging residential and commercial recycling and waste minimization.
• Assist with the identification, preparation, and implementations of grants to support Organizational recycling and sustainability programs and related efforts.
• Assist with keeping track of recycling markets.
• Responsible for conducting, preparing, and submitting yearly recycling report for DHEC. This requires emailing, calling, texting, mailing or meeting in person to obtain the data for the report. Developing relationships and partnerships to achieve a high rate of return.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to recycling and sustainability programs & related efforts.
• Prepare and maintain weekly, monthly, and yearly reports for C&D, MSW, Mulch and Recyclables tonnage and revenues.
• Assist with developing and driving social media and news-related content associated with Organization’s recycling and sustainability education programs and other related efforts.
• Assist with daily office and scale house operations as needed. This may require Saturday work as well. Operate weigh scale at Solid Waste Complex and Landfill as necessary.
• Represent the Solid Waste Department on organizations such as Keep Oconee Beautiful Association (KOBA), SC Solid Waste Professionals, etc
• Perform duties of the office manager in their absence.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include but not limited to:

Assist with other solid waste operations in the absence of other crew leaders and/or staff. Perform duties of the office manager in their absence. Helping maintain office appearance.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Knowledge of the organization’s operations, services, and policies;
• Must have strong Microsoft Office skills especially in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong conservation knowledge;
• Good motor skills;
• Basic mechanical skills;
• Good customer service skills;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The educational requirement for this position is: Associate or bachelor’s degree in Education, Marketing and Outreach, Business or another related field
• Education may be substituted for some experience.
• Related-experience required: 5 years.
• Experience may be substituted for education. Experience should be in Education, Marketing and Outreach, Business or other Solid Waste related field.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include: Valid driving license

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include: N/A

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

The physical activities required for this position involve:

Standing: up to 2/3 of the time; walking: under 1/3 of the time; sitting: up to 2/3 of the time; using hands: over 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms: up to 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing: up to 2/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling: none of the time; talking or hearing: over 2/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling: none of the time.

This position requires lifting:

Up to 10 pounds: up to 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 of the time; up to 100 pounds: none of the time; and, more than 100 pounds: none of the time.

Vision Requirements:

This position has the following special vision requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following physical conditions and hazards may be encountered while working in this position:

• Indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Noise
• Odors
• Extreme temperatures
• Vibration
• Moisture and/or humidity
• Dust
• Fumes
• Mechanical hazards
• Moving mechanical parts

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The County seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.

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