Environmental Protection Specialist

Environmental Protection Specialist

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administer the services and day-to-day operations of the Recycle Program, in providing primary oversight and management of the system's recycle program.
• Coordinates efforts throughout the program area to identify potentially recyclable materials; obtains information from other recyclers on markets and pricing; conducts cost analysis and feasibility studies; selects items for collection; develops and publishes announcements regarding items selected; establishes procedures for collection; and monitors efforts.
• Maintains current and projected data on program revenues and expenses; develops program budgets and net income targets. Makes recommendations on allocation of recycling proceeds and reviews all projects funded with the proceeds of recycling sales.
• Oversees the daily work performance of the Recycling Program crew. Coordinates the staffing at various collection sites; coordinates work schedules and recommends personnel decisions, including pay increases and reassignments.
• Performs various Industrial Hygiene duties, assesses work practices and environmental conditions for hazards to the health and safety of workers.
• Develops, coordinates, and presents public information and education programs and promotional materials on waste reduction and recycling.
• Conducts cost analysis and feasibility studies; selects items for collection; develops and published announcements regarding items selected; establishes procedures for collection; and monitors efforts. Prepares written and oral reports.
• Track receipt of all recyclable materials from time of collection on site to local processing to delivery to local recyclers

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Compressed/Flexible: Available; Compressed tour - 9 hour days and one 8 hour day per pay period. Tours beginning as early as 0600

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Environmental Protection Specialist/ PD003550 and PD003540

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Approved