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JOB DESCRIPTION - REFUSE
& RECYCLING ADMINISTRATOR Refuse and Recycling Administrator – This is a great part-time (25-30 hrs/wk) job opportunity: flexible daytime hrs, a mix of office/field work, and the opportunity to develop professional relationships. Position is responsible for administering a regional municipal refuse and recycling contract for 12,000 customers. Pay commensurate with experience. Includes proportional medical benefits/vacation/sick leave. Candidates must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to write and speak in a courteous, cogent and clear manner, as well as a passion for the environment and civic responsibility. Computer competency with Windows and Microsoft Office is a must. Please see www.crcog.net for detailed job description. Applications accepted thru 5/19/08. COG is an Send/Email resume, writing sample and cover letter to:
Centre Region COG Administration
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 | Administer the contract between the COG and the exclusive refuse/recycling hauler to ensure compliance with its terms and conditions as well as with Township ordinances relating to the collection and disposal of municipal solid waste and recyclables. |
| Receive, investigate, and resolve inquiries/complaints from customers, haulers, elected and appointed officials, and citizenry regarding the regional refuse/recycling program. |
| Record customer problems and report unresolved concerns to the Executive Director. |
| Manage the permitting process for regional haulers. |
| Conduct special studies or projects relating to refuse collection, transportation, and disposal |
| Attend meetings of the Centre County Solid Waste Authority (early evening) and the Centre Region Public Works Directors & Engineers Group. |
| Receive and record contractor's monthly weigh slips for recyclable materials. |
| Prepare recycling reports required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. |
| Prepare the annual program plan and budget documents for the refuse/recycling program. |
| Administer refuse/recycling budget within approved guidelines. |
| Coordinate schedules for holiday and bulk waste refuse collection between the participating municipalities and the contractor, and prepare and publish display advertisements in local newspaper; and prepare news releases. |
| Administer the program that assists customers who are experiencing financial hardships. |
| Coordinate the development, issuance, and review of bid documents relating to the regional refuse/recycling contract. |
2. Enforcement
| Serve as the designated agent and ordinance enforcement officer for the participating municipalities in the refuse/recycling program. |
| Coordinate commercial recycling efforts by maintaining positive working relationships with the permitted regional waste haulers and the Centre County Solid Waste Authority (CCSWA) |
| Identify, and as approved, implement efforts to improve the program’s participation rates and quality of service. This includes residential and commercial recycling as defined by the ordinances. |
| Conduct field audits and investigations with both residential and commercial entities to determine compliance with municipal ordinances. |
| Assist with the preparation of quarterly certified mailings to delinquent customers. |
| Propose and design individualized refuse/recycling programs to bring residential and commercial customers into compliance with local ordinances. |
| Prepare and file citations against offending parties and prosecute at the district magisterial court level. |
3. Public Information:
| Serve as contact person for issues and questions relating to the regional program via personal contact, e-mail and the telephone. |
| Prepare and present program information to the COG Public Services Committee, municipal managers and other groups. |
| Maintain the website for the refuse/recycling program to ensure it is current. |
| Prepare information for billing inserts and other public announcements. |
| Participate in educational opportunities relating to the refuse/recycling program. |
| Conduct field and outreach education to residents and commercial entities to explain the program and to identify and encourage efforts to obtain compliance with municipal ordinances |
4. Clerical:
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Provide staff assistance to COG Office of Administration as needed. |
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Maintain varied refuse and recycling documents, records and related materials, sometimes of a confidential nature, and provide information from files. |
5. Other Duties:
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Maintain recycling program for the COG building. |
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Assist COG Agencies and municipalities with their recycling programs. |
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required at the time of hire or for continuation of employment. Excellent customer service skills are essential for this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
| Minimum of a two year Associate’s degree from a university, community college, business school, trade or technical school in a relevant field. |
| A minimum of two (2) years experience in project management or contract administration. |
| A minimum of two (2) years advanced knowledge of PC, Windows, Microsoft Office, data management and record keeping. |
| A valid PA driver’s license. |
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
| Demonstrated ability to perform accounting functions. |
| Ability to cooperate with staff and the public. |
| Ability to maintain a professional manner when dealing with the public. |
| Ability to use office equipment such as computers; photocopy, mailing, and fax machines; etc. |
| Ability to prepare letters, correspondence, memos, and other reports. |
| Ability to organize, prioritize, and carry out office and field work with minimal supervision. |
| Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. |
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
| Demonstrated experience in dealing courteously with other members of the staff, supervisors, and the public; and communicating in a clear, concise, and respectful manner. |
| Ability to communicate in written form in a clear, concise, and respectful manner. |
| Ability to edit communications and reports for accuracy and proper grammar. |
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
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Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. |
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. |
REASONING SKILLS:
| Ability to organize time and resources. |
| Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations. |
| Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations. |
| Ability to work under a time constraint. |
| Ability to use good judgment and effectively solve problems. |
| Ability to plan work and establish priorities. |
| Ability to read, understand and apply municipal ordinances. |
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Environment:
| The duties of this job may include physical activities such as keying, talking, hearing/listening, and performing repetitive motions. |
| The physical requirements of this job include sedentary work and field work that would include walking, lifting and other moderately strenuous activities. |
| This job is performed in an office environment for about half of the time; site visits to urban, suburban, and rural locations as follow-up to refuse/recycling investigations and to proactively identify and compliance problems. |
Work Environment: The work environment may include some of the following:
| Time pressure (frequent rush jobs, urgent deadlines, etc.). |
| Working under distractions such as telephone calls and other disturbances. |
| Working outside in the weather. |
| Interacting with irate customers |
