Zero Waste Specialist

APTIM is seeking a Zero Waste Specialist in Berkeley, CA, to support waste minimization for clients. Responsibilities include performing waste audits, providing technical assistance, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience in sustainability and waste management. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position offers health insurance and flexible scheduling.
About the position

As a Zero Waste Specialist with APTIM, you will be responsible for supporting our waste minimization team for public and private sector clients. This role involves addressing solid waste-related issues, including zero waste initiatives, waste minimization, sustainable materials management, organic waste diversion, and recycling efforts.

Responsibilities
• Perform material sorting services/evaluations to assist clients in identifying contamination and waste reduction, recycling, and/or organic diversion opportunities.
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• Provide technical assistance in-person and virtually to support client diversion needs and/or mandates.
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• Conduct in-person waste audits/sorts related to City of San Francisco ordinances and/or state mandates.
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• Support relationships with regulatory entities and the City's hauler.
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• Stay up to date on emerging solid waste-related regulations.
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• Perform data entry using APTIM's mobile waste data collection tool.
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• Perform quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) of client data including the use of spreadsheets and databases.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in sustainability, environmental policy, environmental studies, climate science, comprehensive planning, or related field is preferred.
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• At least 3+ years of experience as a Sustainability Waste Specialist.
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• Knowledge and experience in solid waste, recycling, zero waste, circular economy, plastics and packaging, and waste minimization strategies.
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• Fieldwork experience performing waste evaluations and audits.
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• Ability to present ideas effectively and deliver presentations suited to the audience's characteristics and needs.
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• Experience in solid waste management, recycling, zero waste, and circular economy, sustainable materials management, plastics and packaging, and lifecycle assessments.
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• Knowledge of environmental education and/or resource management.
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• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
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• Strong written and oral communication skills.
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• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Health Insurance
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• 401K matching
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• Flexible scheduling
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• Professional development opportunities