Environmental Services Coordinator

The Environmental Services Coordinator at Allen County Government in Fort Wayne, IN, provides education on waste reduction and sustainability, manages recycling programs, conducts audits, and develops community partnerships. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include managing budgets, supporting outreach efforts, and assisting with local environmental initiatives.
Environmental Management, 1 East Main Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM Department: Allen County Department of Environmental Management FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Classification/Level: Professional, PG-6 Date Last Reviewed: 4/15/26 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides advice and education to residents, businesses and other organizations on waste reduction and sustainability by responding to requests, and maintaining a knowledge base. Supports the Communications and Outreach Coordinator by speaking to residents, providing input for newsletters, publications, educational materials, and social media posts. Manages the Community Drop-Off Recycling program, support with writing contracts, assisting with staffing and training issues by interacting with the recycling contractor, and promoting public use of the sites. Maintains a database of local recycling users and recycling commodities offering other diversion services. Performs recycling audits by documenting entire waste streams once recycling load is transported to the local Material Recycling Facility. Assists with setup and tear down of ACDEM collection events, including packaging, labeling, and staging pallets/drums. Documenting illegal dumping: Reporting, clean-up, and enforcement procedures. Develops partnerships, and seeks out businesses doing waste reduction to promote and mentor others. Assists in the development and monitoring of the recycling program budget. Monitors markets by tracking commodities, developing weighted ton estimates, and monitoring current and future outlook for feedstock commodities. Performs all other duties as assigned. Acts as a liaison with municipalities within the County to share information about ACDEM programs, provide support, and assist with local environmental programs. Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required. REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Ecology, Education, or 10 years working experience in the recycling commodity industry At least three years’ experience in sustainability, public speaking, marketing, or media relations Experience with commodities market, estimating a weighted ton, and data entry Computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel Strong organizational skills Valid Driver’s License to operate County vehicle PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The Environmental Services Coordinator undertakes work characterized by its broad scope and substantial intricacy. This work involves navigating numerous variables and considerations, often with interrelationships that are challenging to discern. Additionally, it frequently encompasses conflicting aspects, necessitating individualized and differential diagnosis and treatment. These complexities are particularly evident when advising and educating residents/businesses on waste reduction. Tasks include documenting waste streams and establishing baselines for landfill diversion. RESPONSIBILITY The Environmental Services Coordinator exercises decision-making and action-taking in executing a range of standardized assignments or tasks, particularly in managing the Community Drop-Off Recycling program. Clear purposes and desired outcomes guide their actions, while any unusual problems are identified, and deviations from guidelines or normal practices are addressed, especially when overseeing pilot projects for new programs and special initiatives. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS The Environmental Services Coordinator regularly interacts with fellow County employees, personnel from other agencies, as well as supervisors or officials who wield significant influence on program and policy matters. These interactions are crucial for tasks such as maintaining databases, remaining current on waste diversion methods, and collaborating with local agencies. WORKING CONDITIONS The Environmental Services Coordinator operates both within an office environment and outdoors, involving frequent periods of sitting with the flexibility to move about freely. The role may entail occasional bending, pushing/pulling loads, reaching overhead, monitoring equipment, and kneeling. Additionally, frequent typing and attention to detail are integral aspects of the position. SUPERVISION None LICENSING Valid Driver’s License to operate County vehicle IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Program Manager HOURS 8 am-4:30 pm including some evening hours; 37.5 hours/week; overtime as required EEO STATEMENT We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary: USD 60000 - 80000 per year

Experience: 3 years required