Recycling Programs Specialist

Role

Under general direction, position is responsible for planning, direction, coordination, implementation, and administration of recycling programs for the Region through a comprehensive approach involving regular contact with key commercial customers and local jurisdiction, education, community-wide services, and completing waste auditing services. Oversees recycling services and related operations of the Region.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages and updates current contracts from key Commercial customers for recycling in franchised areas, secures new Commercial customers in both franchised and unregulated markets, and keeps records of recycling operations and submits reports as directed.
• Prepares or assists in preparing related budgets and plans for equipment and staffing.
• Assists Regional Manager in planning operations. May fill in for Regional Manager in public contacts, community activities, and Company activities.
• Manages confidential commercial customer’s proprietary financial data; including profitability of revenues, costs of labor and services to provide diversion strategies and outline customer’s areas for opportunity.
• Assists the Director of Regulatory Compliance as appropriate by reviewing pending legislation in order to recommend changes which are in the best interests of the community and the Company.
• Analyzes audit reports on contamination and diversion issues and provides management with a recommendation for improving diversion rates and or process to meet legal compliance with contracts, city, and state laws.
• Researches, develops, and implements new residential and commercial recycling programs, in conjunction with the Operations staff and improves penetration of existing services (toters, compactors, sweepers, drop box).
• Prepares and delivers speeches and presentations within the community and for customers. Attends and becomes active in local community organizations (Rotary, Chambers) as a representative of the company.
• Develops literature and brochures promoting the company and its services, surveys routes to verify rates, services, and efficiencies (size, frequency, quantity), and educates existing and new customers on various recycle and waste issues (contaminants, AB939, HHW).
• Coordinate recycling programs with local jurisdictions.
• May maintain and order certificates of insurance as needed, create, and maintain a file system for customer information and complete waste audits for customers.
• May manage, support, and expand local buy-back centers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three years of related experience.
• 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.

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 4R’s: 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

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

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.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.