Aloha!
We are looking for a Recycling Program Assistant to join the Environmental Protection and Sustainability Division of the County of Maui. More specifically, our "Abandoned Vehicles and Metals Section" works to prevent litter, manage abandoned vehicles, launch vehicle and other recycling programs, and assist the public. You would directly be helping the environment here every single day as our programs prevent pollution, install sustainability systems, and engage the public.
We work in the office in Wailuku and also have some visits into the field to address environmental issues about 15% of the time. You would be hired as an "Recycling Program Assistant" with full County benefits starting from Day 1. We are looking for an optimistic and smart community member to keep helping our little office thrive.
Feel free to reach out to this listing or call the Abandoned Vehicle Hotline at 808-270-6102 for more information.
Mahalo Nui.
The official application information can be found below:
Description
Performs sub-professional technical work in organizing and coordinating Countywide recycling educational and promotional activities; provides support services for developing, implementing, and monitoring Countywide recycling and waste reduction programs; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is characterized by its responsibility to perform sub professional technical work in support of the Countywide recycling program. Such work involves organizing and coordinating both educational and promotional recycling activities, which do not require the full application of professional level knowledge, philosophy, theories, and practices.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
Assists in the implementation of educational and promotional activities for recycling;
Assists in coordinating recycling efforts for county agencies;
Maintains database for recycling information;
Assists in advising the public and businesses on recycling techniques;
Maintains and provides recycling program informational material;
Prepares oral and written responses to inquiries;
Prepares personnel forms;
Prepares travel arrangements for program personnel;
Assists in preparing operating budget;
Monitors operating expenditures;
Receives telephone calls and responds to inquiries from the public, businesses, and community organizations;
Assists in conducting national, regional, and local research regarding recycling;
Gathers data and prepares summary reports;
Maintains recycling program reference library materials;
Assists in processing data on recovery revenues;
May serve as a resource speaker and facilitator upon request;
Attends requires meetings, workshops, training seminars, and conferences;
Performs other related duties.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and four years of experience in programs or services dealing with recycling, waste recovery, or waste reduction.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).
Knowledge of: recycling and waste reduction techniques, laws and regulations; trends and developments in recycling; community resources relative to recycling, waste recovery, and waste reduction; techniques of preparing informational and educational materials; public relations; office practices and procedures; administrative housekeeping services, including fiscal, purchasing, inventory, and personnel recordkeeping; use of standard office machines and equipment including personal computers, peripheral equipment, and software applications.
Ability to: use a personal computer; communicate effectively with various segments of the public both orally and in writing; interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures; prepare various reports and correspondence; maintain good working relationships with co-workers and the public; maintain computerized and hardcopy files of reports, records, and informational material.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Maui
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.