Salary: $15.43 - $19.28 Hourly

Location : Chattanooga, TN

Job Type: PART TIME

Job Number: 10/28/2024 - 1422

Division: PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

Department: Recycling

Opening Date: 10/28/2024

Closing Date: 11/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION.

Under close supervision in the day-to-day operation of recycling centers and collection of recyclables at various County offices and the County jail during all seasons and weather conditions; assists in special recycling and Support Services Department projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Minimum Qualifications

The equivalent of a High School Diploma and one (1) year of work experience in a direct customer service position. Must possess a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires moderate physical effort includes but not limited to intermittent sitting, standing, squatting, use of a ladder or step stool with considerable walking and lifting. Work requires regular lifting and carrying of up to seventy-five (75) pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.

https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx

Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.

01

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess the equivalent of a High School Diploma and one (1) year of work experience in a direct customer service position. Must possess a valid driver's license.Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?

Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

02

What is your highest level of education completed?

I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree

03

If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.

04

How many years of direct work experience do you have in a customer service position?

No experience
Minimal, less than one year.
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5-6 years
6-7 years
7-8 years
8-9 years
9-10 years
10 years or more

05

Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand recycling opportunities and collection methods?

06

Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand state and local traffic laws?

07

Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand state and federal environmental regulations?

08

Do you have the ability to lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds on a regular basis?

09

Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.

10

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

11

Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?

12

The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?

Required Question

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Recycling Specialist #1422 - Part-Time - Recycling - Public Works Division