Sacramento, California
USA - MA - Cambridge
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Posted: 16-Nov-24
Location: Youngstown
Internal Number: 4731402
Implements waste reduction, recycling, and waste minimization programs. Represents division to commercial, institutional, and industrial representatives; assists with division programs consistent with goals and objectives of division.
Works with assigned commercial, industrial, and institutional entities to identify solid waste streams providing opportunities to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Manages YSU composting program.
Initiates education of employees of assigned entities to reduce, reuse, recycle, and provide waste minimization.
Identifies and provides guidance on how solid waste disposal costs could be reduced, recycling profits could be realized, and positive public image could be gained.
Develops recycling routes. Researches ways to save the university money through waste reduction and recycling.
Develops waste management plans, policies, and procedures for assigned entities.
Acts as liaison between Division and assigned institutional, industrial, and commercial entities including the Mahoning County Solid Waste District.
Prepares and maintains monthly reports and records of waste minimization and recycling programs for Division.
Cooperatively works with YSU CERTT, Youngstown Regional Chamber, and other programs in achieving Division goals and objectives.
Makes presentations about institutional, commercial, and industrial waste minimization services to business, industry, and community groups.
Recruits business, industrial, educational, and community groups to participate in Division?s waste minimization and recycling programs.
Works with Marketing and Communications to organize media programs, press releases, and PSA?s for special events.
Applies for local, state, and federal grants for assistance in recycling and composting projects.
Consults for other local, state, and national business, industrial, educational, and community groups to implement waste reduction, recycling, and waste minimization programs.
Prepares and maintains monthly reports and records of waste minimization and recycling programs for Division and State and Federal agencies. Maintains departmental budget through Banner.
Attends meetings and serves on temporary committees as requested.
Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars, and in-service training sessions.
Provides guidance, experience, and leadership to YSU interns.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend work may be required.
Supervision Exercised: Supervision is exercised over student employees.
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.
Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.
Ability to: deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; travel to and gain access to work site; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor?s degree by the time of appointment; two or more years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of experience in solid waste management; knowledge of computer software and spreadsheet programs, waste minimization programs, and recycling programs for industrial, commercial, and institutional entities; and experience using recycling equipment.