Salary
$60,080.36 - $90,120.54 Annually
Job Number
24EED119LV055
Closing Date
4/5/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County's Environment and Energy department is seeking to hire two Waste Reduction and Recycling Compliance Specialists to conduct outreach and compliance efforts related to Ordinance 13 business food waste recycling, commercial recycling and multifamily, recycling requirements. The positions will also provide support in other areas, including business, multifamily, and city programs and zero waste initiatives.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
About these position types:These positions are full-time, benefit earning positions.These positions are internally classified as an Environmentalist.Click here to view the job classification specification.Location and hours:These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 701 Building, 701 Fourth Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend work for community events and meetings. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable after the new employee successfully completes probation.In these positions, you will:
· Conduct Ordinance 13 outreach and compliance efforts related to business food waste recycling, commercial recycling, and multifamily recycling.
· Maintain a list of covered generators and related information; identify and verify covered generators; utilize data management system to maintain records, manage site visits, and track compliance information.
· Perform site visits; develop site visit procedures and forms; conduct outreach and education about the requirements and how to comply; conduct follow-up inspections, enforcement, and related work; track site visits, findings, steps for compliance, and compliance status.
· Provide support in other Waste Reduction & Recycling WR&R program areas, including business, multifamily, and city programs and zero waste initiatives.
· Investigate complaints received from the public and department.
· Issue citations and take other enforcement actions for ongoing ordinance violations that have not been resolved through education and department assistance.
· Recommend approval or denial of variances.
Need to have:
· One of the following:
o Bachelor's degree or higher in natural, environmental or social sciences, environmental education or communications, environmental management, public or business administration, or a field closely related to the assignment and two years or more of experience in recycling, environmental health, sustainability or related field.
o Four years of experience in recycling, environmental health, sustainability, or a related field.
· Ability to work in both office and field environments.
· A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
Nice to have:
· Understanding of environmental sustainability and waste reduction and recycling.
· Experience:
o Enforcing regulations, including education about requirements and how to comply, assistance with implementation, and enforcement in response to noncompliance.
o Conducting outreach and education, including providing technical assistance and resources related to waste prevention, recycling, organics recycling, and/or sustainability.
o Working with people to change behavior and practices, including efforts to identify barriers and overcome challenges.
o Using data management systems to maintain records, manage site visits and inspections, and track compliance information.
· Ability to:
o Be objective and handle difficult situations in a professional manner.
o Relate and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills; comfortable making phone calls, conducting site visits, as well as writing and editing content.
· Good organizational, time management and analytical skills.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to pass a drug test and background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
612-348-7855