Zero Waste Specialist

As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment.

ROLE

Under close supervision, responsible for design, coordination, implementation and administration waste diversion programs through a comprehensive approach involving regular contact with key commercial/residential customers and local jurisdiction, education, community-wide services, and completes waste auditing services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF WASTE ZERO SPECIALIST 1

Completes waste and diversion assessments for customers. Provides diversion strategies and outline customer’s areas for opportunity. Implements service changes, and follow-up as needed to ensure diversion programs are successful.
Follows through on action items for customers and documents all customer interactions for ease of reporting.
Prepares and delivers speeches and presentations within the community for customers.
Coordinates programs (recycling/landfill diversion) with local jurisdictions and educates existing and new customers on program elements and related services.
Contributes content for media such as social media, ads, annual reports to cities, presentations, and other communications materials to promote the company and its services. Develops and delivers effective public education programs in franchise cities that fulfill contract requirements and support regional sustainability goals.
Serves as Company representative for city staff and elected officials, as well as regional organizations, associations, and Chambers.
Manages, updates, and secures new contracts from key commercial recycling customers in both franchised and unregulated markets, in conjunction with sales department.
Surveys routes to verify rates, services and efficiencies (size, frequency, quantity).
Reviews audit reports on contamination and diversion issues and provides management with summary of findings for improving diversion rates and or process to meet legal compliance with contracts, city, and state laws.
Monitors and researches relevant public policy issues that impact various operational and business practices of the Company.
Participates in team projects, as assigned.
Maintains and updates all documents required by law and company policy.
May manage, support and expand local buy-back centers.
Ability to have a flexible work schedule based on business needs.
Travels frequently to various offsite meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

One year of related experience in resource recovery (e.g., waste disposal, recycling), or training.
Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area.
Current developments and trends in areas of marketing, communications and public outreach.
Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Valid driver’s license.

Salary Range: $53,600 – 67,000/year depending on experience and geographic location

Tagged as: Renewable Energy/Sustainability