Waste Zero Specialist

Role Summary

Under close supervision, the Waste Zero Specialist 1 is responsible for designing, coordinating, implementing, and administering waste diversion programs through a comprehensive approach involving regular contact with key commercial/residential customers and local jurisdictions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Completes waste and diversion assessments for customers.
• Provides diversion strategies and outlines customer’s areas for opportunity.
• Implements service changes and follows up as needed to ensure diversion programs are successful.
• Follows through on action items for customers and documents all customer interactions for ease of reporting.
• Prepares and delivers speeches and presentations within the community for customers.
• Collaborates 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 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.
• Serves as a company representative for city staff and elected officials, as well as regional organizations, associations, and Chambers.
• Manages, updates, and secures new contracts from key commercial recycling customers in both franchised and unregulated markets, in conjunction with the sales department.
• Surveys routes to verify rates, services, and efficiencies (size, frequency, quantity).
• 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.
• Maintains and updates all documents required by law and company policy.
• May manage, support, and expand local buy-back centers.
• Able to have a flexible work schedule based on business needs. Travels frequently to various offsite meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities

• 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 focuses 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 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.
• Promotes collaboration and assists others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Motivates and empowers others to achieve objectives and to develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do.
• Attracts, develops, and retains good people; allows opportunities for self and others to reach their full potential; builds and shares knowledge and expertise.
• Listens to and builds customer relationships; increases customer satisfaction and ensures commitments are met.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• A 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 world without waste.

Benefits

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

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, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.