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Job Specification

 MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COORDINATOR

 DEFINITION:

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

 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.

 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.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      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 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.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
VariantState,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
07622LC N/A05-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

2/13/1997