ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL RECYCLING COORDINATOR

 

DEFINITION


 Under  the  direction  of  the Municipal  Recycling  Coordinator,
 plans,   develops,  implements   and  coordinates  the  recycling
 program of a municipality; does other related duties.

 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:


 Under  direction, plans, coordinates, and develops the  recycling
 program   for  a  municipality  for  the  efficient  disposal  of
 recyclable material such as  metal cans, glass bottles, used oil,
 paper products, etc.

 Under direction, 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.

 Under  direction, 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.

 Under  direction, coordinates recycling program  activities  with
 the  collection   of  other  solid waste  materials,  whether  by
 private contractor or by the  municipality.

 Under   direction,   oversees  the  work  performed  on-site   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.

 Under  direction, recommends where disposal units for  recyclable
 materials   should  be placed within the jurisdiction,  based  on
 greatest impact of  accessibility by citizens.

 Under  direction,  negotiates 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.

 Under  direction, determines to what extent material needs to  be
 segregated,  identified and handled (moved from collected area to
 storage area, etc.) in  order to prepare it for disposal.

 Under  direction, determines the type of equipment and personnel,
 including   voluntary  help, needed in order  to  accomplish  the
 segregation, identification and handling of material.

 Arranges  for  space, equipment, and personnel to carry  out  the
 disposal  activities in order to perform these activities  in  an
 efficient, economical  and proper manner.

 Inspects any operational aspect of the recycling program in order
 to   evaluate  the adequacy and appropriateness of  policies  and
 procedures guiding  the program.

 Under  direction, periodically conducts specific market  analysis
 in  order  to   determine how materials will be most  effectively
 reclaimed for recycling at  the greatest overall benefit  to  the
 municipality.

 Under  direction,   analyzes handling  procedures  (from  initial
 receipt  to  final  disposition) in order to determine  need  for
 improving or changing approach or  technique.

 Insures the cleanliness of the recyclable disposable locations.

 Develops  and  maintains harmonious relations with  governmental,
 professional, 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.

 Under  direction, prepares cost estimates on the cost and revenue
 acquired from  this program.

 Establishes and maintains needed 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:

      One  year 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  NJ  only  if the operation of a vehicle,  rather  than
 employee  mobility, is necessary to perform essential  duties  of
 the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge  of  the  aims, goals, and objectives  of  a  recycling
 program.

 Knowledge  of work/project planning and organization methods  and
 techniques.

 Knowledge of methods and techniques to make the public  aware  of
 the   aims, goals, and objectives of a recycling program  and  to
 elicit public  support.

 Knowledge   of   techniques  used  in  public  speaking,   speech
 presentation  and preparation.

 Knowledge  of  the  preparation of reports  containing  findings,
 conclusions, and recommendations.

 Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of the recycling
 program.

 Ability  to  maintain  effective working relationships  with  the
 public  and community and business organizations.

 Ability  to stimulate public interest and cooperation in programs
 and   activities which require their assistance and cooperation.

 Ability   to  acquire  a  knowledge  of  the  laws,  rules,   and
 regulations  of   the  New  Jersey  Department  of  Environmental
 Protection.

 Ability   to   communicate  effectively  with  the   public   and
 professional  organizations.

 Ability   to  analyze  and  interpret  basic  laws,  rules,   and
 regulations  relating to the recycling program.

 Ability  to  prepare  clear, accurate,  and  informative  reports
 containing  findings, conclusions, and recommendations  based  on
 data  assembled.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to analyze recycling collection and disposal problems and
 develop effective methods for their solution.

 Ability to work with public organizations and private enterprises
 in  any phase of recycling and reclamation management.

 Ability  to  talk with and to establish and maintain  cooperative
 work   relationships  with officials in local  government,  civic
 organizations  and   others  concerned  with  the  recycling  and
 reclamation management.

 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  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  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.

 CODES: LG - 07624              MCK                        4/30/99

 This job specification is for local government use only.