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Recycling Manager

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Recycling Manager CODE: 8475 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Recycling Manager GRADE: 21 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction develops, implements, and coordinates recycling programs, projects, and initiatives, with priority to school recycling, contract management, and waste reduction. Provides technical contract administration guidance and management. Plans and manages assigned programs and projects within the scope of School Energy and Recycling Team program mission while insuring the delivery of superior customer service. Coordinates the management of the recycling contract with outside vendors, including program infrastructure upgrades, changes, and improvements, and maintains program within budgetary expectations. Coordinates with appropriate county agencies, MCPS schools, central offices, and supporting organizations upon. Develops recycling program awareness and compliance training. Upon direction assists with other SERT programs and projects, such as, but not limited to energy conservation, environmental stewardship, and pilot projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Experience in contract preparation and analysis, program planning, business operations improvement processes, training development, presentation delivery, and report preparation. Knowledge of recycling procedures and Montgomery County Recycling Regulations. Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare reports for technical and lay audiences; prepare correspondence, memorandums, training materials, and manuals; develop and produce written outreach materials and correspondence; and perform data analyses to identify trends, award incentive awards, and develop strategies resulting in improved performance. The successful applicant will possess strong analytic and problem-solving skills, and must have exceptional customer service skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with parents, staff and officials on a wide range of recycling issues. Ability to adapt quickly to change, to handle matters with tact, take direction, multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and follow detailed procedures and direction. The applicant should also possess excellent written and oral communication skills. General administrative duties are required, and attention to administrative detail required. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree required. College major in environmental studies or a related field. Three to five years experience in recycling or solid waste management. Leading and coordinating training events including presentation skills a must. Strong oral, written, instructional, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Experience in supervision and working collaboratively as part of a team. Experieince using software office products and updating designing web sites. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree, which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Maryland State Noncommercial Class C (or equivalent) driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Occasional work in dirty, dusty, and uncomfortable conditions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, or climb; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and/or carry up to 25 lbs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Occasional evening meetings and/or presentations and evening school site visits. Use of personal vehicle.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work with procurement staff to refine bids and contracts to insure cost effectiveness and the delivery of effective customer service.
2. Develops and manages recycling data visits to improve program and rates.
3. Supervise recycling staff and contractors.
4. Analyze and prepare data for MCPS, County Government reporting and SERT data publishing.
5. Conduct and schedule school site visits, including evenings.
6. Attend and present to committees, school, and community groups (days and evenings).
7. Manage recycling infrastructure and hauling vendor coordination including assessments and revisions of procedures.
8. Utilize Maximo work order system to coordinate services, infrastructure and vendor pick-ups/deliveries.
9. Identify and implement strategies to encourage in-school staff and students to participate actively in school recycling programs.
10. Identify training and resource needs to maximize recycling.
11. Develop written and electronic materials and presentations to improve recycling.
12. Evaluate the relative effectiveness of different recycling promotion efforts.
13. Develop and implement plans, process improvements, and incentive programs to increase recycling percentages to meet or exceed county regulations.
14. Track customer response and program performance using databases and spreadsheets.
15. Identify strategies for providing special assistance to schools with high enrollment and community use or low recycling rates.
16. Research topics, opportunities, costs and procedures on matters relating to recycling and the environment.
17. Responds to school and facility recycling concerns positively and constructively, including site visits.
18. Support SERT in-school programs through outreach and infrastructure coordination.
19. Supports and assists SERT Program Manager, as needed.
20. And other duties as assigned.
Class Established: 10/2009
Date(s) Revised: 7/12
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.