Recycling Contracts and Marketing Manager - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week Position Overview A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Division of Recycling. Non‑Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies within this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. Key Responsibilities Under the general supervision of the Recycling and Waste Prevention Manager, this position markets the County’s recyclables, manages contracts for materials collected at the Residential Drop‑off Centers (RDOCs), pursues grants for expansion of recycling initiatives, keeps daily records of commodities and assists with overall management of the County’s residential and commercial recycling program. Examples of Essential Duties Markets the County’s recyclables in a manner that maximizes County revenues. Requests pricing for recyclable commodities. Evaluates bids received from vendors. Assists with issues related to trucking and pickups. Identifies potential new vendors. Monitors payments by vendors to ensure that invoices are paid on a timely basis. Prepares MRF tour programming, schedules, and conducts tours. Monitors the recycling market and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) operations to determine opportunities to accept and market additional commodities. Assists Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) operations staff in considering efficiencies and upgrades in processes and equipment. Manages all contracts for materials collected at the Residents’ Drop‑off Centers (RDOCs), including bicycles, paint, construction materials, tires, electronics, textiles, batteries, lights, household hazardous waste (HHW), scrap metal, gasoline, and waste oil. Examples of Other Duties Promotes Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management's programs, policies, and procedures, with emphasis on recycling and waste prevention. Makes presentations at community group meetings and leads tours of County facilities (with emphasis on MRF tours). Participates in public events, assists with writing and editing Bureau publications, and provides content for the Bureau's website. Assists with public education campaigns and special events. Conducts research as needed. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a bachelor’s degree. Four years of professional work experience managing recycling and/or waste prevention, managing contracts and marketing recyclables, or assisting in the marketing of recyclables. Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education. Education beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience. Experience in supervision and budgeting preferred. Proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school must be submitted with the application. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are accepted. Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education will result in the application not being considered. Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States must submit degree equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( Conditions of Employment Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work is essentially sedentary with some walking, standing, or other limited physical activity. Some duties entail the operation of office and other equipment requiring manipulative and coordinative skills. Some duties may require traveling between work sites. Employment Background Investigation: Applicants selected for an appointment must successfully complete a background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check. Employment Benefits for Non‑Merit or Non‑Classified, Part‑Time Employees Health Insurance: Employees scheduled for four full work days plus two hours each week are eligible. Flexible Spending Accounts. Life Insurance: Basic term life insurance equal to one time the employee’s annual salary, with optional additional coverage up to $100,000. Retirement: Participation in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System. Paid Leave: Sick leave, vacation leave, holidays, bereavement, jury, and military leave as outlined above. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Additional Policies Smoke‑free workplace. Drug‑free workplace; prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre‑employment physical examination. Employee Assistance Program is available. Direct deposit payroll required. Medicare and Deferred Compensation options are available. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baltimore County