Recycling Education And Outreach Coordinator

Full Time • Nc, NC, United States of America

46,755 - 54,221 (Yearly) Added 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Summary

LOCATION

1207 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in education, environmental science, natural resources, marketing, or a related field, and one year of experience in solid waste management or recycling outreach. Equivalent combinations of training and experience are acceptable. A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the development and implementation of education and outreach programs related to recycling and composting. Promote proper waste management practices and coordinate educational services for county departments and residents. Publicize recycling and waste reduction activities.

INDUSTRY

Government/Public Sector

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Seeking a Recycling Education and Outreach Coordinator to promote recycling and waste reduction through educational programs and community partnerships for the Orange County Solid Waste Management Department.

General Description

The Orange County Solid Waste Management Department has an opening for a Recycling Education and Outreach Coordinator.

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting with the development, maintenance and implementation of an education and outreach program about recycling, composting and other Solid Waste topics. This includes the responsibility of promoting proper waste management and waste reduction practices by coordinating and providing education and outreach services to county departments, community partners and residents regarding County recycling programs and operations. Also, an employee in this class is responsible for publicizing recycling and waste reduction activities.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Research and Data Manager with considerable leeway for independent judgement within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work. Supervision over others is not required of this position.

Employee performs related work as required or requested, including some weekend work during events.

work location: 1207 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Background Check is required.

Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Click the link below for full job specifications including essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/843810

Note: The hiring range is on this posting NOT on the class specification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a regionally accredited or registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree in education, environmental science, natural resources, marketing, or a related field and one (1) year of work experience in providing solid waste management or recycling outreach and educational services to communities; OR

An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

This work requires some weeknights and weekend working hours.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.

Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Supplemental Information

Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:

Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
- Orange County contributes 13.64% of your base salary per pay period and 15.04% for LEO.
Health Insurance (Medical)
- Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
- Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
Dental Insurance
- Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
- Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
Vision Insurance
- Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
Life Insurance
- Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees’ salary up to $50,000.
- Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
Short Term Disability
- Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Orange County contributes $100 per pay period ($2600.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
12 Paid Holidays
Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
- 0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
- 2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
- 5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
- 10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
- 15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
- 20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
- 96.2 hours/year
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.