Job description
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Merit full time position, Grade 21, 35 hours per week. Department of Public Works Solid Waste.
Position develops and implements outreach/education programs and campaigns, marketing communications and public information tools to promote recycling, waste reduction and waste prevention. Develops and implements training programs for Solid Waste personnel.
Designs, modifies, and implements effective outreach programs that promote, education, and encourages the benefits of recycling and waste reduction programs.
Develops promotional tools using a variety of media, newspapers, fliers, signs and banners, newsletters, post cards and broadcast platforms.
Orders and maintains inventory of outreach tools.
Works with Maryland Department of Environment on grants and promotions for recycling and waste reduction programs.
Assists the Recycling Coordinator and staff in compiling recycling tonnage reports.
Develops action plans for school functions, civic events, County fair and similar events throughout the County. Coordinates special events such as Clean Your Files Day, Shred Events, and others as requested. Plans and coordinates educational tours.
Prepares and maintains various databases, reports, and binders to determine the effectiveness of such outreach programs.
Conducts site visits to businesses and County offices to determine recycling potential and develops strategies for improvement.
Makes presentations to schools, businesses and community associations promoting benefits of recycling programs.
Works with the County's Green Team.
Answers citizen inquiries and responds to complaints.
Other Duties
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)
Knowledge of-
- Safe work methods and safety practices pertaining to the work.
- Recyclable material collection programs including material handling, transportation and storage.
- Basic record keeping principles and practices.
- Planning and coordinating outreach recycling materials collection and other waste management and recycling programs.
- Interpreting and applying state and federal regulations.
- Preparing and maintaining a variety of accurate and clear written records, correspondence and other written materials pertaining to the work.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Perform general maintenance of office equipment.
- Perform general office duties.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Deal effectively with the public.
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
Training and/or Education:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Communications, or related field.
Experience:
Two years recycling outreach experience.
Licenses or Certificates:
Valid driver's license.
Special Requirements:
Operation of County owned vehicle.
Physical Demands:
Requires some physical effort to perform manual work involving frequent periods of standing, frequent walking indoors and outdoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
Unusual Demands:
Subject to frequent interruptions and inflexible deadlines.
May be required to work evenings and weekends.
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities upon reasonable notice.
County application required.
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