Waste Reduction Recycling Specialist

The Waste Reduction Recycling Specialist at Yolo County in Woodland, CA, focuses on waste diversion and recycling initiatives. Responsibilities include organizing resale events, guiding waste reduction programs, ensuring facility safety, and assisting with public education. Candidates should have an associate's degree and two years of experience in solid waste management. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and other employee support programs.
About the position

The Waste Reduction Recycling Specialist position at Yolo County involves performing skilled tasks to support waste diversion, recycling, and reuse initiatives. The role includes overseeing resale events, providing guidance on waste reduction programs, and ensuring facility safety. The specialist will also assist in public education efforts and maintain records related to waste management activities.

Responsibilities
• Prepare for resale events, including advertising and organizing items for resale.
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• Oversee resale events, guiding coworkers and customers on processes and payments.
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• Inspect loads to intercept reusable items before disposal.
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• Assist the public with correct disposal of materials at recycling drop-off areas.
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• Provide guidance on County waste reduction and recycling programs.
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• Ensure facility safety by providing traffic control and overseeing unloading of recyclables.
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• Verify accuracy of account transactions and prepare cash deposits for the Reuse Facility.
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• Conduct research on technical, regulatory, or market issues related to reuse materials.
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• Assist in planning and implementing public education programs on waste reduction and recycling.
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• Assist with professional service agreements for waste reduction and recycling services.
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• Develop and maintain annual waste reduction and recycling reports and databases.
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• Provide backup assistance with forklift and heavy equipment operation.
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• Assist with hazardous waste program elements and special events.

Requirements
• Equivalent to completion of an associate's degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units).
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• Two years of full-time experience in solid waste management or waste reduction/recycling programs, including customer service or cash register experience.
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• Successful completion of 40-hours of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training within the first three months of employment.
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• Valid California driver's license, Class C or higher.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in public education programs related to waste management.
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• Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements in waste management.

Benefits
• Health insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Vision insurance
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• Flexible spending account
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• Employee assistance program
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• Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
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• Holidays & Floating Holidays
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• Disability Plans
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• Social Security & Medicare Benefits