Waste Management Program Assistant

The Position

The Waste Management Program Assistant, under general supervision, assists with planning, developing, and implementing programs related to solid Waste Management, public awareness and education, source reduction, recycling, composting, transformation, and household hazardous waste and collection.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Applicable laws, rules and regulations related to solid waste and recycling
• Principles of effective customer service
• Materials, equipment and methods used in solid waste and recycling operations
• Local environmental, political, and planning issues related to solid Waste Management, source reduction, recycling, composting, transformation, and household hazardous waste and collection
• Basic knowledge of solid waste and recycling techniques as related to the environment, energy conservation, and the economy
• Municipal, commercial, and industrial solid waste and recycling programs
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to

• Organize and coordinate the activities of public and private recycling groups
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Write logical, comprehensive, and concise reports and correspondence
• Prepare and analyze statistical data
• Represent the County in front of schools, community groups, and the general public
• Develop and prepare effective presentations including coordination, marketing, and presentation of materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, other agencies and the general public
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Effectively organize and prioritize work assignments
• Keep accurate and orderly records
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Either: 1. A bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university.
Or: 2. Four years of full-time paid experience working at a Waste Management and/or recycling facility, or supporting or promoting solid waste and/or recycling/resource recovery programs.
Note applicable to pattern 1: Full-time paid experience working at a Waste Management and/or recycling facility, or supporting or promoting solid waste and/or recycling/resource recovery programs may substitute for the Bachelor's degree on a year for year basis. (2080 hours is equal to 30 units)
Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.   Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
General Qualifications 
Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
License Requirement: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Physical Requirements: Positions in this class require the incumbents to be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbents to:

• Work non-routine hours, including attending meetings and participating in community and public relations events at night, on the weekends, and on holidays.
• Work in all neighborhoods within Sacramento County, including potentially dangerous or high crime areas.
• Work outdoor in all types of weather conditions.
• Be exposed to hazardous or dangerous environmental conditions including loose animals, insects, and traffic.

Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION
 
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application online by 5:00 PM on the final filing date of March 17, 2022. Click here to apply.
 
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net
 

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. 
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the final filing date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
 
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
 
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
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