Recycling Specialist I - Sr-18

Duties Summary

One (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environment Management - Solid Waste Division in Hilo.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Examples of Duties

• Disseminates pertinent materials to schools, community groups, and associations.
• Conducts research; compiles and evaluates data and statistics.
• Processes registration forms and license applications.
• Prepares correspondence and reports.
• As competency is gained, assists with organizing, implementing, and monitoring the more difficult and complex recycling and waste reduction programs.
• Under close supervision and following specific instructions, organizes, develops, implements, and monitors routine existing and proposed recycling and waste reduction programs, demonstration projects, and educational and promotional activities.
• Conducts routine feasibility and system design studies.
• Establishes and maintains databases related to routine recycling and reduction projects and programs.
• Responds to routine recycling related queries from businesses, community organizations, and the general public.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work (baccalaureate degree) in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or a related field (attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing. You will be required to submit a valid driver's license at the time of hire.
• Six (6) months of experience in the implementation and coordination of a recycling, waste reduction, waste recovery, or comparable program, and

Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.

Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.

Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of: trends and developments in recycling; principles of psychology and human behavior; government and community organizations and functions; principles and techniques in preparing informational and education materials; publicity methods and media; research methods and techniques; report writing.

Ability to: develop and coordinate recycling information, education, and promotion activities and programs; communicate effectively orally and in writing with various segments of the public; develop and maintain effective working relationships with various private, governmental and community organizations; evaluate programs and recommend improvements; understand, interpret, and apply laws and regulations; prepare analytical reports with recommendations.

Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Supplemental Information

Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:

• Certificates,
• An official college transcript,
• A temporary assignment verification,
• Professional licenses, and/or
• A valid driver's license,

Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.

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