MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COORDINATOR

Definition

Under direction, plans, develops, implements, and coordinates the recycling program of a local jurisdiction; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Plans, coordinates, and develops the recycling program for a jurisdiction for the efficient disposal of recyclable material such as metal cans, glass bottles, used oil, paper products, and so forth.
• Develops and implements plans for promoting the recycling program.
• Writes and distributes educational material, press releases, and other informational materials to promote the recycling program and encourage participation of residents in the program.
• Writes the jurisdiction's recycling proposals, applications for grants, and prepares drafts of recycling contracts.
• Consults with concerned officials for the purpose of expanding and improving the recycling program and its efficiency.
• Coordinates recycling program activities with the collection of other solid waste materials, whether by private contractor or by the municipality.
• Oversees the work performed onsite by contractors or public employees.
• Inspects general quality of work and/or compliance with contractual agreement and/or adherence to specifications.
• Contacts vendors and contractors to request information on the prices of materials and/or services to develop cost projections of recovering recyclable materials.
• Prepares correspondence to contractors, cooperating agencies, and town officials to provide information and answer inquiries regarding the recycling program.
• Recommends where disposal units for recyclable materials should be placed within the jurisdiction based on greatest impact of accessibility by citizens.
• May negotiate recycling contracts with private firms to provide the greatest revenue return for the recyclable material.
• Recommends the purchase of equipment such as crushing machines so as to reduce the bulk of the transported product to the contracted recycling firm.
• Determines to what extent material needs to be segregated, identified, and handled to prepare it for disposal.
• Determines type of equipment and personnel needed to accomplish the segregation, identification, and handling of material. Arranges for space, equipment, and personnel to carry out the disposal activities in an efficient, economical, and proper manner.
• Evaluates the adequacy and appropriateness of policies and procedures guiding the program.
• Periodically conducts specific market analysis to determine how materials will be most effectively reclaimed for recycling at the greatest overall benefit to the municipality.
• Analyzes handling procedures to determine need for improving or changing approach or technique.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the recyclable disposable locations.
• Develops and maintains harmonious relations with government, professional and civic groups, and industry personnel.
• Speaks before various groups to apprise them of the purpose and goals of the recycling program and to elicit their support.
• Prepares cost estimates on the cost and revenue acquired from this program.
• Establishes and maintains essential records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Two (2) years of experience in the management of a solid waste, recycling, or resource recovery program.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the aims, goals, and objectives of a recycling program.
• Knowledge of methods used to formulate and execute plans for the effective utilization of available funds, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Knowledge of methods used to collect, store, transport, separate, process, recycle, recover, and dispose of recyclable materials.
• Knowledge of problems involved in the implementation and coordination of a recycling program.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply the laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey relevant to the storage, collection transportation, separation, processing, recycling, recovery, and disposal of recyclable materials.
• Ability to keep abreast of current reclamation management methods, techniques, and practices.
• Ability to review and analyze program operations and to make changes as necessary.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to maintain and establish essential records and files.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.