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Solid Waste Collections Unit Position
Do you have a background in maintenance and a passion for driving compliance and community well-being? In this dynamic role, you'll play a key part in monitoring solid waste contracts and enforcing solid waste ordinance provisions, all while responding to customer inquiries and supporting the mission of the Solid Waste Collections Unit. If you're ready to make a real impact and help keep Sarasota clean, green, and beautiful, apply today and join a team dedicated to excellence and environmental stewardship! Responsibilities include: Support the Compliance/Maintenance Specialist Tier III in monitoring daily solid waste collection operations and investigating non-compliance or violations. Collaborate with contractors and customers to resolve service complaints and improve operational performance. Conduct waste audits and help promote commercial waste reduction and recycling programs to increase diversion from landfill disposal. Oversee programs to increase county facility recycling rate and optimize solid waste services. Assist in designing educational materials and programs to improve business compliance with mandatory waste reduction and recycling ordinances. Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing training, industry research, and collaboration with vendors and county departments, and deliver presentations as needed. Work hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or its equivalent. Three (3) years total of related experience in inspections and/or monitoring for contract compliance. OR College or University level training in Solid Waste Management, Recycling, Business Management, Finance, or a highly related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required construction experience. Valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: SWANA level training. Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years. Starting Pay Range: $21.85 - 22.50/hour, based on your experience. Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information. Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!) Sarasota County
Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service
internally and externally. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
Do you have a background in maintenance and a passion for driving compliance and community well-being? In this dynamic role, you'll play a key part in monitoring solid waste contracts and enforcing solid waste ordinance provisions, all while responding to customer inquiries and supporting the mission of the Solid Waste Collections Unit. If you're ready to make a real impact and help keep Sarasota clean, green, and beautiful, apply today and join a team dedicated to excellence and environmental stewardship! Responsibilities include: Support the Compliance/Maintenance Specialist Tier III in monitoring daily solid waste collection operations and investigating non-compliance or violations. Collaborate with contractors and customers to resolve service complaints and improve operational performance. Conduct waste audits and help promote commercial waste reduction and recycling programs to increase diversion from landfill disposal. Oversee programs to increase county facility recycling rate and optimize solid waste services. Assist in designing educational materials and programs to improve business compliance with mandatory waste reduction and recycling ordinances. Maintain professional knowledge through ongoing training, industry research, and collaboration with vendors and county departments, and deliver presentations as needed. Work hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or its equivalent. Three (3) years total of related experience in inspections and/or monitoring for contract compliance. OR College or University level training in Solid Waste Management, Recycling, Business Management, Finance, or a highly related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required construction experience. Valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: SWANA level training. Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years. Starting Pay Range: $21.85 - 22.50/hour, based on your experience. Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information. Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!) Sarasota County
Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service
internally and externally. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.