City of St. Louis
Program Specialist I (Recycling)
City of St. Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Job Description - Program Specialist I (Recycling) (240000X3)
Job Description Program Specialist I (Recycling) - ( 240000X3 )
Description Position Grade: 11G
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Examination Number: EX1215
Incumbents for this position assists in developing and implementing outreach/education programs and campaigns, marketing communications and public information tools to promote recycling, waste reduction and waste prevention. This position provides information and technical assistance to engage residents, neighborhood organizations, community leaders, city employees, schools and youth groups to participate fully in efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Assist in designing, developing, modifying and implementing effective outreach programs to promote and encourage recycling and to educate each target audience about the benefits of recycling and waste reduction.
Work with appropriate staff members to plan and develop educational materials and promotional tools using a variety of outreach methods and types of media.
Educate residents about recycling at community meetings, special events, school/youth group presentations and other community outreach opportunities.
Interact with the public, City department and recycling team to provide recycling education, evaluate suggestions and address concerns regarding recycling.
Assist with grant funding research, preparation of grant applications, implementing grant project tasks as assigned, and complying with grant requirements as necessary.
Assist in updating various databases, reports and files to monitor progress and determine the effectiveness of recycling outreach efforts.
Solicit and mobilize volunteers to promote and implement waste reduction projects.
Answer citizen inquiries and, in consultation with supervisors, address issues.
Perform related work and other duties, as assigned, to assist with efforts to increase recycling and proper waste management in the city of St. Louis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform basic level of data analysis including the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or reference data, legal agreements, contracts, statutes and/or guidelines and/or group, rank, investigate and diagnose. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established standards to recognize interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others, such as coworkers, program participants and the public, on how to interpret or apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as a personal computer, calculator, telephone and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as annual reports, advisory board minutes, income eligibility forms, manuals, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages, and decimals.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Involves semi-routine standardized work, with some latitude for independent judgment regarding choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties that may be subject to frequent change.
Environmental Factors: Work is normally performed in an office environment under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to irate individuals poses a very limited risk of injury.
Physical Requirements: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects weighing five (5) to ten (10) pounds, such as boxes of materials. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to recognize and identify individual characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds and associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks, such as preparing information for community meetings.
Qualifications An Associate’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Urban or Environmental Studies; Regional Planning; Environmental Science or a related field;
OR
two years of related recycling program experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
License Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license while employed by the City of St. Louis. Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of filing application and be able to present it upon request. Please note type of license, number, class and expiration date on the Employment Application.
Scoring Components and Their Weights Experience and Training: 100%
May be Subject to: Background Investigation: Pass/Fail
Medical Examination: Pass/Fail
When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for your experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.
City Residence Preference Points City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points.
Accommodations If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that an applicant or employee has a disability or has discussed possible accommodations without the applicant's or employee's prior consent.
City of St. Louis City Hall 1200 Market Street Saint Louis, MO 63103
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Job Description Program Specialist I (Recycling) - ( 240000X3 )
Description Position Grade: 11G
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Examination Number: EX1215
Incumbents for this position assists in developing and implementing outreach/education programs and campaigns, marketing communications and public information tools to promote recycling, waste reduction and waste prevention. This position provides information and technical assistance to engage residents, neighborhood organizations, community leaders, city employees, schools and youth groups to participate fully in efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Assist in designing, developing, modifying and implementing effective outreach programs to promote and encourage recycling and to educate each target audience about the benefits of recycling and waste reduction.
Work with appropriate staff members to plan and develop educational materials and promotional tools using a variety of outreach methods and types of media.
Educate residents about recycling at community meetings, special events, school/youth group presentations and other community outreach opportunities.
Interact with the public, City department and recycling team to provide recycling education, evaluate suggestions and address concerns regarding recycling.
Assist with grant funding research, preparation of grant applications, implementing grant project tasks as assigned, and complying with grant requirements as necessary.
Assist in updating various databases, reports and files to monitor progress and determine the effectiveness of recycling outreach efforts.
Solicit and mobilize volunteers to promote and implement waste reduction projects.
Answer citizen inquiries and, in consultation with supervisors, address issues.
Perform related work and other duties, as assigned, to assist with efforts to increase recycling and proper waste management in the city of St. Louis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform basic level of data analysis including the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or reference data, legal agreements, contracts, statutes and/or guidelines and/or group, rank, investigate and diagnose. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established standards to recognize interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others, such as coworkers, program participants and the public, on how to interpret or apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as a personal computer, calculator, telephone and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as annual reports, advisory board minutes, income eligibility forms, manuals, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages, and decimals.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Involves semi-routine standardized work, with some latitude for independent judgment regarding choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties that may be subject to frequent change.
Environmental Factors: Work is normally performed in an office environment under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to irate individuals poses a very limited risk of injury.
Physical Requirements: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects weighing five (5) to ten (10) pounds, such as boxes of materials. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to recognize and identify individual characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds and associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks, such as preparing information for community meetings.
Qualifications An Associate’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Urban or Environmental Studies; Regional Planning; Environmental Science or a related field;
OR
two years of related recycling program experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
License Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license while employed by the City of St. Louis. Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of filing application and be able to present it upon request. Please note type of license, number, class and expiration date on the Employment Application.
Scoring Components and Their Weights Experience and Training: 100%
May be Subject to: Background Investigation: Pass/Fail
Medical Examination: Pass/Fail
When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for your experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.
City Residence Preference Points City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points.
Accommodations If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that an applicant or employee has a disability or has discussed possible accommodations without the applicant's or employee's prior consent.
City of St. Louis City Hall 1200 Market Street Saint Louis, MO 63103
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