Waste Zero Specialist 1#5172 Jobs

GROW WITH US

As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment.

We are a team of trusted advisors and partners committed to superior customer service. We are a diverse group with a shared commitment to excellence and providing high caliber service. We are a collaborative and supportive team and looking for a motivated self-starter to join us!

We encourage Recology employees to G.R.O.W. with Us professionally and personally by:

• Giving Back to our communities.
• Working Together to achieve our common vision, a world without waste.
• Owning a company that provides quality service and protects the environment.
• Recovering Resources to achieve their best and highest use.

You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Waste Zero Specialist 1

ROLE

Under close supervision, responsible for design, coordination, implementation and administration waste diversion programs through a comprehensive approach involving regular contact with key commercial/residential customers and local jurisdiction, education, community-wide services, and completes waste auditing services.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF WASTE ZERO SPECIALIST 1

• Contributes content for media such as social media, ads, annual reports to cities, presentations, and other communications materials to promote the company and its services. Develops and delivers effective public education programs in franchise cities that fulfill contract requirements and support regional sustainability goals.
• Maintains and updates all documents required by law and company policy.
• Follows through on action items for customers and documents all customer interactions for ease of reporting.
• Completes waste and diversion assessments for customers. Provides diversion strategies and outline customer’s areas for opportunity. Implements service changes, and follow-up as needed to ensure diversion programs are successful.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in team projects, as assigned.
• Manages, updates, and secures new contracts from key commercial recycling customers in both franchised and unregulated markets, in conjunction with sales department.
• Serves as Company representative for city staff and elected officials, as well as regional organizations, associations, and Chambers.
• May manage, support and expand local buy-back centers.
• Reviews audit reports on contamination and diversion issues and provides management with summary of findings for improving diversion rates and or process to meet legal compliance with contracts, city, and state laws.
• Coordinates programs (recycling/landfill diversion) with local jurisdictions and educates existing and new customers on program elements and related services.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule based on business needs.
• Prepares and delivers speeches and presentations within the community for customers.
• Travels frequently to various offsite meetings.
• Monitors and researches relevant public policy issues that impact various operational and business practices of the Company.
• Surveys routes to verify rates, services and efficiencies (size, frequency, quantity).

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area.
• One year of related experience in resource recovery (e.g., waste disposal, recycling), or training.
• Current developments and trends in areas of marketing, communications and public outreach.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skill and/or Ability to:

• Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.
• Promotes collaboration and assists others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups and delivers presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Attracts, develops and retains good people; allows opportunities for self and others to reach their full potential; builds and shares knowledge and expertise.
• Motivates and empowers others to achieve objectives and to develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Listens to and builds customer relationships; increases customer satisfaction and ensures commitments are met.
• Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.

RECOLOGY OFFERS:

• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.
• The largest employee owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Annual wellness incentives.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Employee referral program.
• Educational assistance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.