Waste Reduction Assistant Jobs

Under general supervision, assists in the planning, organization, publicizing and conducting of public education and promotional programs for waste reduction, recycling, household hazardous waste disposal, pollution prevention and related areas; works with staff and the public to assist them in identifying waste reduction and recycling problems and opportunities; and performs other related work as assigned.

The Waste Reduction Assistant is the journey level classification in the Waste Reduction series. This classification is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and outreach of various recycling and waste reduction programs, making presentations to businesses, schools and community groups, performing general clerical tasks and providing routine information to the public. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Management Analyst-Waste Reduction in that the latter is responsible for the more technical and complex projects and programs and oversees the work of the Waste Reduction Assistant.

Position requires prolonged sitting; standing and walking on level and uneven surfaces; reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping; and working indoors and outdoors. This position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written materials and a computer monitor. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push display boards, folding tables, presentation materials, files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required. This position requires giving tours outdoors at the resource recovery facility and inspecting refuse and recycling containers which involve being around heavy equipment, tools and machinery and may expose the incumbent to fumes, hazardous materials, odors, dust, rain, mud and slippery conditions. Incumbent may be required to climb ladders to reach stored supplies and put up displays. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation

Reports to: Management Analyst or Superintendent of Resource Recovery

Supervises: May provide direction to volunteers and interns

Bargaining Unit: Service

SALARY - This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit and has a nine-step salary range. All classifications in this bargaining unit add an additional wage Step J on 7/14/18 by MOU agreement. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. The current salary schedule is posted on the City website. See MOU for salary practices.

UNION REPRESENTATION - This classification belongs to the Service Employees' bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union.

APPOINTMENT - Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.

Sick – 12 days/year

Holidays – up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time

INSURANCE – (available to employee and eligible dependents)

Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.

Life – City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.

Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan.

All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Accident Protection Insurance

Bilingual Pay if required by position

Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance

Direct Deposit

Discount Bus Pass Program

Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care

Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)

In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)

Shift Differential

Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement