Recycling Coordinator/Solid Waste Inspector-Part Time

To Apply:

Please complete the online application found at www.jeffcomo.org. Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application, you must complete the application in full.

JOB SUMMARY

The position involves planning and coordinating the activities of Recycling Program to ensure that established goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations, and funding conditions; advises makes recommendations, and assists in the formulation of goals and objectives; and exercises independent judgment in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities. The work also involves investigating, evaluating, and documenting violations of the county solid waste ordinance and public nuisance ordinance. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops and conducts presentations on recycling and composting to students, teachers, civic groups, businesses, and residents.
• Prepares written materials and brochures on recycling and environmental programs.
• Serves as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) contact person, helps with reservations, and gives presentations on HHW disposal.
• Serves as an executive board member for the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District, which involves attending board meetings, grant evaluation, public speaking, and some committee work.
• Works with businesses on collection events and provision of recycling services.
• Writes and administers grant funding for the recycling program, which includes:
• Authorizing, verifying, and keeping records of disbursements from the program account.
• Identifying and making recommendations on the program’s budgetary and operational requirements.
• Compiling and preparing reports, records, charts, files, and related program documents.
• Ordering and acquiring supplies and services.
• Conducting post audits to ensure that original program goals and objectives are still being obtained and recommends corrective actions as needed.
• Developing plans and establishing work plans and schedules for each stage of the program.
• Assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of the program.
• Traverses’ properties to investigate, evaluate and document violations of County Ordinances through use of photographs, computers, witness statements and written reports.
• Develops complete casework for prosecution of violators of county ordinances.
• Testifies at Code Commission hearings and in municipal court.
• Communicates both in writing and verbally with residents, supervisors and officers of the court.
• Interprets County’s Solid Waste and Public Nuisance Ordinances in the field as it applies to potential violation cases.
• Coordinates with inspectors of other divisions for task force inspections.
• Performs work at assigned location during specified business hours.
• Performs related additional duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Two or more years of education or experience in code enforcement, recycling, teaching or municipal/county work or any closely related combination.
• High School diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid State Driver's License.

Special Requirements:

• Some situations may require early morning and evening hours.
• Requires some work during irregular work hours and some overtime commitment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Knowledge of County Solid Waste and Public Nuisance Ordinances.
• Knowledge of other County Ordinances.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft computer programs and County programs.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of business administration, including program budgeting, general accounting and fiscal management practices.
• Knowledge of the content and format of reports, records and correspondence.
• Skill in working productively with public officials, local agency administrators, division staff members, community organizations and the general public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret a variety of rules, regulations, and procedures contained in federal and state legislation and agency manuals.
• Ability to traverse undeveloped and sometimes rural property in all weather conditions.
• Ability to represent the County in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with numerous constituents.
• Ability to take directions, both written and oral.
• Ability to use all available documentation methods to pursue alleged violations of the county solid waste and zoning ordinance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires mental and visual acuity, speaking, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand; grasping; picking, holding or otherwise working with the whole hand; hearing, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, talking, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Some work is performed indoors in an office environment with low to moderate noise level; most work is performed in the field in various weather conditions of below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, mud, rain, snow or sleet. Work involves the operation of a motor vehicle; direct sunlight exposure; rough terrain conditions; and occasional encounters with the owner’s pets. This position involves interaction with other employees and the general public and work pace is self-determined.