Recycling Program Specialist III

Summary

Recycling Program Specialist IIIThe City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.Why join the City of Oakland Public Works, Environmental Services Division (ESD)?The Environmental Services Division (ESD) within Oakland Public Works is made up of a group of enthusiastic environmental professionals dedicated to promoting solid waste recycling and composting programs; reducing blight through illegal dumping eradication and related enforcement efforts; supporting environmental stewardship with volunteers; providing environmental investigation and remediation services for City-owned land; and ensuring environmental regulatory compliance by City facilities and assets. We accomplish these through active public outreach, stakeholder engagement, logistical support, and enforcement. The City of Oakland is currently recruiting for two (2) Recycling Program Specialist IIIs. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and experienced individual who can direct, plan, and implement a variety of solid waste and blight reduction, and recycling programs for Oakland including residences, businesses, City offices, and facilities.We are looking for someone who is:A self-driven team leader. You will need to take initiative, have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong desire to work in public service.A critical thinker. You will collect and use facts, data, and evidence in choosing and recommending courses of action.A difference maker. You will have the opportunity to develop and shape innovative recycling programs, procedures, and related outreach initiatives to promote recycling and solid waste/blight reduction.Organized and results-driven. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic environment. Attention to detail is a must to ensure timely delivery of products responsive to specific needs.An influencer for performance. You will need to set clear, challenging, and attainable goals, and support others in stretching and expanding their capabilities.A passionate and effective communicator and relationship builder. You will play an important role in interfacing with various City work groups, outside agencies, and community-based organizations, and promote recycling programs to City staff and the public. With this, you will get to establish meaningful professional relationships and communicate with a variety of audiences.What you will typically be responsible for:Overseeing personnel and operations of recycling and environmental enforcement programs.Assessing, recommending, developing, and implementing solid waste reduction and recycling, and illegal dumping enforcement and reduction related programs and policies.Supporting the procurement and administration of Oakland's franchise agreements for solid waste collection, recycling, and composting, and management of construction and demolition debris.Overseeing the procurement and administration of contracts for consulting, community outreach, and other technical services, including writing contract specifications, issuing requests for proposals, accepting and evaluating proposals, awarding contracts, and planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating work products.Developing and managing programs for public/staff outreach to promote recycling, waste reduction, and illegal dumping prevention policies and programs, and for investigating and enforcing against violations.Overseeing the identification of, application for, and administration of grants.Preparing technical or City Council reports and legislation.Staffing citizen advisory bodies, committees, and commissions, and attending meetings of community organizations, City Council, and other groups relating to program implementation.A few reasons you might love this job:You will work on a wide variety of cutting-edge recycling/waste reduction and environmental enforcement programsYour work will have a direct impact on creating a cleaner, safer, and healthier Oakland through policy, environmental enforcement, and waste prevention in a community with a rich and dynamic history.You will be a part of a passionate, fun, and diverse group of environmental professionalsYou will have the opportunity to collaborate with other environmental disciplines such as environmental stewardship/volunteer programs, climate action planning, stormwater, keep Oakland clean and beautiful and environmental protection and compliance.A few challenges you might face in this job:You will need to deliver services quickly while balancing priorities and will navigate City bureaucracy to coordinate with other work groups to implement programs.You will have to navigate complex rules, regulations, and policies that govern Oakland's diverse portfolio of solid waste reduction, recycling, and enforcement programs.You will have less resources than ideas to complete your goals.Competencies Required:Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective resultsProfessional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the jobInnovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing thingsProject Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectivesAction & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishmentWriting: Communicating effectively in writingOral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogueFact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or questionCritical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsLegal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsManaging Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performanceDesign Sense: Creating work products that are functional, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasingMinimum Requirements for ApplicationThis recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.Education: A Bachelor's degree with a major in environmental science/studies, waste management, public or business administration or a related field. (A degree in a field other than those listed or a related field will be reviewed for consideration as a substitution for the qualifying educational background. Related experience may also be considered for substitution.)Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing recycling and waste management programs and/or environmental related programs and projects. Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.Supplemental InformationThe Recruitment Process:The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position.Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam) (weighted 100%), which will be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The structured interview will be conducted as a one-way video interview, where you will record your responses to a set of questions. You will have 7 days from the time you receive the interview link to complete and submit your video responses. The tentative date of the structured interview is the week of November 16, 20

Job Description

Recycling Program Specialist IIIThe City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.Why join the City of Oakland Public Works, Environmental Services Division (ESD)?The Environmental Services Division (ESD) within Oakland Public Works is made up of a group of enthusiastic environmental professionals dedicated to promoting solid waste recycling and composting programs; reducing blight through illegal dumping eradication and related enforcement efforts; supporting environmental stewardship with volunteers; providing environmental investigation and remediation services for City-owned land; and ensuring environmental regulatory compliance by City facilities and assets. We accomplish these through active public outreach, stakeholder engagement, logistical support, and enforcement. The City of Oakland is currently recruiting for two (2) Recycling Program Specialist IIIs. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and experienced individual who can direct, plan, and implement a variety of solid waste and blight reduction, and recycling programs for Oakland including residences, businesses, City offices, and facilities.We are looking for someone who is:A self-driven team leader. You will need to take initiative, have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong desire to work in public service.A critical thinker. You will collect and use facts, data, and evidence in choosing and recommending courses of action.A difference maker. You will have the opportunity to develop and shape innovative recycling programs, procedures, and related outreach initiatives to promote recycling and solid waste/blight reduction.Organized and results-driven. You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a dynamic environment. Attention to detail is a must to ensure timely delivery of products responsive to specific needs.An influencer for performance. You will need to set clear, challenging, and attainable goals, and support others in stretching and expanding their capabilities.A passionate and effective communicator and relationship builder. You will play an important role in interfacing with various City work groups, outside agencies, and community-based organizations, and promote recycling programs to City staff and the public. With this, you will get to establish meaningful professional relationships and communicate with a variety of audiences.What you will typically be responsible for:Overseeing personnel and operations of recycling and environmental enforcement programs.Assessing, recommending, developing, and implementing solid waste reduction and recycling, and illegal dumping enforcement and reduction related programs and policies.Supporting the procurement and administration of Oakland's franchise agreements for solid waste collection, recycling, and composting, and management of construction and demolition debris.Overseeing the procurement and administration of contracts for consulting, community outreach, and other technical services, including writing contract specifications, issuing requests for proposals, accepting and evaluating proposals, awarding contracts, and planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating work products.Developing and managing programs for public/staff outreach to promote recycling, waste reduction, and illegal dumping prevention policies and programs, and for investigating and enforcing against violations.Overseeing the identification of, application for, and administration of grants.Preparing technical or City Council reports and legislation.Staffing citizen advisory bodies, committees, and commissions, and attending meetings of community organizations, City Council, and other groups relating to program implementation.A few reasons you might love this job:You will work on a wide variety of cutting-edge recycling/waste reduction and environmental enforcement programsYour work will have a direct impact on creating a cleaner, safer, and healthier Oakland through policy, environmental enforcement, and waste prevention in a community with a rich and dynamic history.You will be a part of a passionate, fun, and diverse group of environmental professionalsYou will have the opportunity to collaborate with other environmental disciplines such as environmental stewardship/volunteer programs, climate action planning, stormwater, keep Oakland clean and beautiful and environmental protection and compliance.A few challenges you might face in this job:You will need to deliver services quickly while balancing priorities and will navigate City bureaucracy to coordinate with other work groups to implement programs.You will have to navigate complex rules, regulations, and policies that govern Oakland's diverse portfolio of solid waste reduction, recycling, and enforcement programs.You will have less resources than ideas to complete your goals.Competencies Required:Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective resultsProfessional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the jobInnovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing thingsProject Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectivesAction & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishmentWriting: Communicating effectively in writingOral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogueFact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or questionCritical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsLegal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulationsManaging Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performanceDesign Sense: Creating work products that are functional, intuitive, and aesthetically pleasingMinimum Requirements for ApplicationThis recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire.Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.Education: A Bachelor's degree with a major in environmental science/studies, waste management, public or business administration or a related field. (A degree in a field other than those listed or a related field will be reviewed for consideration as a substitution for the qualifying educational background. Related experience may also be considered for substitution.)Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing recycling and waste management programs and/or environmental related programs and projects. Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.Supplemental InformationThe Recruitment Process:The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position.Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam) (weighted 100%), which will be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The structured interview will be conducted as a one-way video interview, where you will record your responses to a set of questions. You will have 7 days from the time you receive the interview link to complete and submit your video responses. The tentative date of the structured interview is the week of November 16, 20