RESOURCE RECOVERY COORDINATOR - (Special Administrative Assistant II) - Range 22 / EXE

Posting number: 2026-00498

Department: Solid Waste Services

Division: Solid Waste Services

Job classification: Special Administrative Assistant II - Range EXE / 22

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Waste Management, Management

Summary

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Services

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday; hours to be determined - Occasional evenings and weekends
LOCATION: 1208 East 56th Avenue

Examples of duties

Under the general direction of the Solid Waste Services Director, the Resource Recovery Coordinator leads efforts to extend landfill life by coordinating resource recovery initiatives, including waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. The primary purpose is to educate residents on the importance of preserving landfill airspace and promoting effective resource recovery practices. The Resource Recovery Coordinator works with Municipal departments, advisory commissions, environmental and recycling organizations, the public, and the Anchorage School District (ASD) to support children’s education programs. This includes classroom presentations, 
facility tours, and engagement through the ASD School Business Partnership, including hosting a high school intern. The position also collaborates with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to strengthen partnerships, including opportunities for engineering student internships. The position plans and manages events such as electronics and other targeted collection efforts and pilots new resource recovery initiatives while exploring potential revenue opportunities that support Solid Waste Services’ long-term, sustainable business model. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

OR

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline and seven (7) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline and five (5) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

OR

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline and three (3) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support.

All applicants must possess and/or obtain:

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

Supplemental information

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If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing f