This is technical and supervisory recycling program work with responsibility for the activities of a staff engaged in one or more of the following recycling activities: planning residential and commercial waste recovery, composting and organic waste recovery, or education and policy development for a comprehensive recycling program. An employee in this class is responsible for a wide variety of assignments providing technical, supervisory and administrative services as appropriate, and for obtaining facts, conducting research, making analysis and preparing evaluations and recommendations concerning ongoing and developmental recycling programs. Attendance at evening meetings and weekend recycling field operations may be required as part of employee's regular work. Work includes performance of periodic light physical tasks and is performed under the direction of the Recycling Program Administrator.

• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of a moderate-sized staff of employees engaged in various aspects of recycling work in a residential and commercial waste recovery, organic and yard waste and education and policy development; advises subordinates on resoling recycling problems; supervises the preparation of special reports, evaluates unit progress and recommends changes in procedures.
• Identifies, monitors and directs all aspects of work associated with residential, organic, yard and commercial waste recycling along with current disposition and recovery systems both in place and available; develops a promotions campaign designed to increase solid waste recycling.
• Conducts research to determine and evaluate the effectiveness of the recycling program; determines feasibility of applying new techniques to the City's recycling program; recommends improvements and alternatives based on previous research; monitors current disposition and recovery systems in use; provides technical assistance to waste management, business and community representatives seeking information to reduce solid waste disposal through recycling; conducts meetings to discuss new technology in recycling.
• Serves as liaison, representing the program as assigned; answers inquiries and may serve on various committees and boards; develops training projects, demonstrations, and tours designed to encourage public participation.
• Attends staff and public meetings and conferences; prepares, coordinates and delivers presentations at recycling conferences; prepares articles for publication; establishes and maintains close working relationships with private and governmental agencies to coordinate new and ongoing recycling projects; develops studies, reports, policy and educational recommendations as appropriate.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the principles and practices used in solid waste recycling, specifically organic waste composting, and commercial and residential waste recovery systems.
• public relations techniques necessary for promoting a recycling program.
• analytical techniques required to evaluate and improve existing recycling systems and to develop new systems.
• current developments in the field of solid waste recycling.
• the public health aspects of solid waste recycling.
• public speaking techniques.
• city ordinances and regulations governing sanitation principles and practices.

ABILITY TO:

• plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff members engaged in the implementation of solid waste recycling programs.
• prepare and interpret a variety of reports and pertinent information.
• effectively promote an organic, commercial or residential waste recovery project.
• learn industrial processes involved in recycling solid waste.
• plan and initiate pilot programs and model projects in a city-wide promotional campaign to suite community and business needs.
• research and contribute to current trends related to solid waste recycling.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and officials of various agencies, and leaders of neighborhood and business organizations.

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental, civil, or sanitary engineering, urban or environmental studies, regional planning, or environmental science.
• Three years of administrative or technical experience in solid waste recycling, sludge management, or a related program.

Or any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Recycling Project Supervisor.

PAY RANGE: EP21
Class Established: 7/1987

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