Salary: $22.78 - $33.04 Hourly
Location : AZ 85297, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-0154
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 01/16/2025
Closing Date: 2/12/2025 11:59 PM Arizona
We Are Seeking Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a
highly motivated professional to fill the position of
Solid Waste & Recycling Outreach Specialist IWith every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The
Solid Waste & Recycling Outreach Specialist Ireports to the Environmental Services Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include: - Conducts field inspections to educate and gain compliance from residents, employees and businesses.
- Prepares correspondence including letters, emails, newsletter contributions and electronic message board updates.
- Prepares and conducts presentations for schools, businesses and employees on waste reduction, waste diversion and sustainability.
- Create and update content for the Environmental Services webpages.
- Assists with the development of new digital communications.
- Coordinates with the Office of Digital Government on internal and external social media related to sustainable programs.
- Attends special events to increase awareness of solid waste programs and services.
About You At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Associates degree preferred but not required.
- 1 year of experience in a customer RELATIONS environment.
- Circular Arizona Membership within 6 months of hire or promotion.
- SWANA Membership within 6 months of hire or promotion.
- Valid Arizona Driver's License required at the time of hire.
This position requires a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.
This position has been designated as a
medium work position that spends a majority of their workday in both an
outdoor and office environment.
Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration. This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation. First review of applications will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, with a final review after the posting close date. If enough applications are received at the first review, then this posting may close earlier than the posting close date. Why Team Gilbert?Gilbert's Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
We Are Here to Help! Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.
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