Solid Waste Program Representative Senior

Job Description:

Solid Waste Program Representative Senior

Description

Introduction

Supports the Solid Waste Customer Service & Outreach Manager by assisting with plans and activities involved in special waste collection programming, compliance monitoring and inspections, customer service and public education & outreach activities, services or programs. Performs technical office and field inspection work in the enforcement of the City's refuse and recycling ordinances. May provide coverage in the absence of the manager. Performs lead responsibilities.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $33.23/hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Two years of experience in the handling of refuse, recycling and/or hazardous material. Public interface (both in person and over the telephone) experience required.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Arizona driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
• Must possess at time of hire, at minimum a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake restriction and will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.
• If you possess a Class "B" CDL upon hire or promotion, you must obtain within 12 months of hire or promotion, and maintain through tenure, a valid Class "A" CDL with no air brake restriction and will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.
• Preferred: 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification within six (6) months of promotion or hire and maintained throughout tenure.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Assimilates and analyzes a wide variety of information to effectively communicate ideas, technical advice, and recommendations in one-on-one, small, and large group settings through oral, visual, and written communication.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing, including public speaking for public and private audiences.
• Handles multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizes work assignments. Communicates clearly and concisely with all levels of City staff, Council, Commissioners, and the public, both in writing and verbal presentations, using proper sentence construction, grammar, and punctuation.
• Serves as a secondary resource for department-wide communication and public outreach activities.
• Assists with coordinating the day-to-day scheduling and assigning of work of Solid Waste Program Representatives; provides technical advice to lower level staff; mentors, recommends and/or delivers training, reviews work and provides performance input to Solid Waste leadership; updates Solid Waste webpage; maintains inventory of outreach and educational materials; and coordinates the scheduling of public outreach events.
• Assists with preparation of materials and participates in and makes recommendations to the Solid Waste Customer Service & Outreach Manager about the recruitment and selection process; and serves as a subject matter expert for Solid Waste Program Rep positions.
• Enforces the City's solid waste codes and ordinance by inspecting sites, containers and structures to determine compliance; communicates violations to persons responsible and follows up to ensure that necessary corrections are made; prepares reports regarding enforcement problems.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a City office environment and occasional field inspections.
• Work in small, cramped areas as well as climb in and out of large refuse containers.
• Traverse over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces.
• Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes, traffic hazards and unpleasant odors.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays and special events.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 11/15/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$28.27 - $38.19 Hourly