1195 Senior Waste Zero Specialist #6324

ROLE 

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Completes waste and diversion assessments for customers. Outlines customer’s areas for opportunity, implements service changes, and follow-up as needed to ensure diversion programs are successful. Documents all customer interactions for ease of reporting.
• Manages, updates, and secures new contracts from key commercial recycling customers in both franchised and unregulated markets.
• Analyzes audit reports on contamination and diversion issues and provides management with a recommendation for improving diversion rates and or process to meet legal compliance with contracts, city, and state laws.
• Manages specialized projects by developing concepts, creating timelines, establishing goals and objectives.
• Attends and becomes active in local community organizations (Rotary, Chambers) as a representative of the company.
• Monitors and researches relevant public policy issues that impact various operational and business practices of the Company.
• Serves as Company representative and primary contact for city staff and elected officials, as well as regional organizations, associations, and Chambers.
• Prepares and delivers speeches and presentations within the community for customers.
• Coordinates programs (recycling/ landfill diversion) with local jurisdictions and educates existing and new customers on program elements and related services.
• Contributes content for media such as social media, ads, annual reports to cities, presentations, and other communications material to promote the company and its services.
• Develops, and may deliver, effective public education programs in franchise cities that fulfill contract requirements and support regional sustainability goals.
• Surveys route to verify rates, services and efficiencies (size, frequency, quantity).
• Maintains and updates all documents required by law and company policy.
• May maintain and order certificates of insurance as needed.
• May manage, support and expand local buy-back centers.
• May take on a lead role by providing day to day guidance on work matters, assist with projects, etc.
• May oversee monthly reports to jurisdictions.
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule based on business needs.
• Travels frequently to various offsite meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

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:

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

Skill and/or Ability to:

• 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.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.
• Presents ideas effectively to individuals o