Resource Recovery Outreach Specialist (Citywide Promotional)

This recruitment is only open to current City of Oxnard employees The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department, Environmental Resources Division, is seeking a Resource Recovery Outreach Specialist to support the City’s recycling, organics diversion, contamination reduction, sustainability, and public outreach programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, customer service, technical, organizational, and field engagement skills, and the ability to interact effectively with residents, businesses, contractors, and community stakeholders in both office and field environments. The position provides technical, administrative, analytical, and operational support to the Resource Recovery Supervisor and Environmental Resources management staff and assists with program implementation, outreach coordination, reporting, data tracking, grant support, and special projects as assigned. The incumbent demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures, safety practices, and work methods associated with assigned duties and performs related work as required.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Perform field-based outreach, education, and customer engagement activities related to recycling, organics diversion, contamination reduction, resource recovery, and sustainability programs. Conduct residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial waste assessments, route observations, container inspections, cart tagging, contamination monitoring, and related compliance support activities in field environments throughout the community. Interact directly with residents, businesses, property managers, and customers to educate and encourage proper recycling, organics diversion, and waste disposal behaviors through proactive outreach and behavior modification strategies. Support implementation of SB 1383, AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, and related recycling and organics diversion requirements through field inspections, education, monitoring, and customer follow‑up activities. Respond to customer complaints, service requests, contamination concerns, illegal dumping issues, and recycling‑related inquiries in both office and field settings. Participate in community outreach events, school presentations, neighborhood meetings, workshops, route ride‑alongs, and public education campaigns. Assist with the preparation and distribution of outreach materials, notices, educational content, presentations, social media messaging, and public communications. Collect, compile, document, and maintain field data, contamination monitoring records, outreach metrics, photographs, inspection documentation, and related reports. Utilize Microsoft Office, Google, route management software, GIS tools, mobile technology, customer service platforms, databases, and related systems to support field operations and outreach activities. Work outdoors and in operational environments around solid waste, recycling, organics, containers, collection vehicles, transfer stations, and related facilities as assigned. Coordinate with Environmental Resources staff, collection operations personnel, residents, businesses, schools, contractors, and community organizations regarding recycling and resource recovery programs. Provide technical and administrative support to the Resource Recovery Supervisor and assist with special projects, field initiatives, and operational support activities as assigned by the hiring manager. Payroll / Classification Title Administrative Services Analyst Distinguishing Characteristics This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor in that it performs professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides professional program analysis, evaluation and administration. Supervision Exercised / Supervision Received Incumbents may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines, keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure, or consideration of risk management. Work Schedule The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and alternating Fridays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift outside standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to work additional hours in response to peaks in workload and changes in departmental needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment, but is typically either an office setting or field environment. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work. Education and Experience Associate’s degree (or 60 units working toward a Bachelor’s degree) in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field, and four (4) years paraprofessional‑level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor or an Administrative Services Specialist, Senior with the City of Oxnard in the area of assignment; OR Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field, and two (2) years paraprofessional‑level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor or Administrative Services Specialist, Senior with the City of Oxnard in the area of assignment. License / Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment, a certification from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA), or other related professional organization relevant to recycling, resource recovery, organics diversion, sustainability, or solid waste management. Other Requirements Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable. Must be a City of Oxnard employee. Equal Opportunity The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation. Reasonable Accommodation The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required. Legal Requirement On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. The City participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information confirming that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, the employer is required to give written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration to resolve the issue before any action can be taken. For additional information, contact DHS at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit dhs.gov/e-verify. Contact for Inquiries Annette Adams can be reached at View email address on click.appcast.io regarding this recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Oxnard