Waste Recovery Services Lead
About The Job
Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage and implement robust monitoring and inventory control systems.
Establish standardized receiving protocols and pricing benchmarks while managing the tracking and documentation of material weights, categories, and valuations via the Access inventory database.
Guarantee precise recording and categorization of all incoming inventory.
Maintain an organized warehouse environment and ensure materials are prepared for sale to the public or University departments.
Define inventory lifecycle parameters and manage financial deposits in strict accordance with University regulations.
Train and assign duties to full time and student employees.
Provide training for new student staff in the technical aspects of waste reduction and ReUse operations.
Guide students in the implementation of new or expanded programs.
Develops programs and partnerships to serve University departments and the community at large.
Tests and evaluates new programs and initiatives.
Develops policies and procedures.
Administers the program’s RSIMS software as well as any new point-of-sale software that the program implements.
Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures.
Pack & Give back, summer student storage and e-waste destruction and resale are all managed through this position.
Builds internal networks and relationships at the University.
Participates and enhances activities and programs that mutually enhance recycling and waste prevention outcomes.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
BA/BS plus at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least six years.
Two years of experience in surplus/retail program development and/or environmental education within an institutional setting such as a corporate, college, university, city or campus.
A valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of state, regional, and local waste disposal and recycling ordinances and regulations preferred.
Experience working in a union setting.
Excellent people skills.
Attention to detail in the context of broader department goals and objectives.
Ability to plan, initiate and implement ReUse activities and programs in an institutional setting.
Ability to adjust priorities daily to accommodate urgent requests or shifting timelines.
Ability to speak effectively to the University community in groups of varying sizes and represent the University to outside organizations.
Skills in navigating computer software programs such as MS office suite, Google suite.
About The Department
The University of Minnesota ReUse Program diverts usable materials from the campus waste stream by collecting surplus items from over 250 buildings. These materials are evaluated at the ReUse Warehouse and either repurposed by university departments or made available for public purchase, helping to reduce waste and promote sustainability across the Twin Cities Campus.
Pay And Benefits
Pay Range: $23.84 - $39.33 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Time Appointment: 100% 9 month appointment.
Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff.
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About University Of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here.
Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
Contact Information
To apply, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.