Sacramento County is hiring: Waste Management Program Assistant in Sacramento

Responsibilities

The Waste Management Program Assistant assists with planning, developing, and implementing programs related to solid waste management, public awareness and education, source reduction, recycling, composting, transformation, and household hazardous waste collection.

Knowledge of

• Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to solid waste and recycling
• Principles of effective customer service
• Materials, equipment and methods used in solid waste and recycling operations
• Local environmental, political, and planning issues related to solid waste management, source reduction, recycling, composting, transformation, and household hazardous waste and collection
• Basic knowledge of solid waste and recycling techniques as related to the environment, energy conservation, and the economy
• Municipal, commercial, and industrial solid waste and recycling programs
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to

• Organize and coordinate the activities of public and private recycling groups
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Write logical, comprehensive, and concise reports and correspondence
• Prepare and analyze statistical data
• Represent the County in front of schools, community groups, and the general public
• Develop and prepare effective presentations including coordination, marketing, and presentation of materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, other agencies and the general public
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments
• Keep accurate and orderly records
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university
• Four years of full-time paid experience working at a waste management and/or recycling facility, or supporting or promoting solid waste and/or recycling/resource recovery programs

General Qualifications

• Background check: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted.
• License requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Physical requirements: Stand and walk for extended periods of time; lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Working conditions: Work non-routine hours, including attending meetings and participating in community and public relations events at night, on the weekends, and on holidays; work in all neighborhoods within Sacramento County, including potentially dangerous or high crime areas; work outdoor in all types of weather conditions; be exposed to hazardous or dangerous environmental conditions including loose animals, insects, and traffic.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.