Planning Specialist II - Public Works, Environmental Services

Position Summary

This is professional level work in the coordination and management of one or more components of the County's solid waste recycling program. Work includes planning and implementing recycling activities and preparing supporting documents such as performance specifications, cost/revenue analysis and operating procedures.

$33.61 - $37.88 per hour ($69,913 - $78,78 per year).

Performs professional level planning and zoning work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes coordinating the plan review process; planning and implementing recycling activities; collecting, organizing, analyzing, and evaluating data required in the development and review of comprehensive plans and regulation.

• Prepares and analyzes data for required compliance documents such as annual reports to regulatory agencies and other recycling program status reports, memos, and data analysis. Maintains databases used to prepare these documents and to track recycling program performance (tonnage tracking, program participation, etc.).
• Researches, evaluates and recommends potential new material to be added to the County's recycling program. Assists with implementation of collection, marketing and other related efforts for improved materials. Related activities include assistance with contract development and logistics management.
• Develops and recommends elements of public education and promotion programs related to the Recycling Program including development of promotional/educational materials for public distribution and publication. As directed, works with the Public Information Office to develop materials. Implements the commercial recycling and environmental outreach programs.
• Manages recycling webpages and develops content for monthly e-newsletters and social media blasts.
• Conducts field surveys and compiles resulting data needed to determine the effectiveness of implemented recycling and environmental outreach activities (participation rates, etc.).
• Coordinates with community partners to increase residential recycling and composting participation.
• Manages operation of specific components of field based recycling efforts including the multi-family recyclables collection program, government offices recycling program, and Christmas tree recycling program.

• Assists with development, revision and update of bid specifications for contract recycling services (re: materials processing, collections) and provides staff support in the bidding process and overseeing services startup.
• Assist with preparation of text and data for use in preparing comprehensive long term planning documents.
• Prepares and provides financial data for use in operating budget preparation, program operations and cost analysis, and expenditure control.
• Provides support for compliance programs related to recycling and environmental laws.
• Develops and recommends procedural and operational changes to increase efficiency.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Bachelors Degree and two (2) years related experience or equivalent of education and experience.

Valid Class C driver's license.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, engineering, planning or a related field and experience in waste management, recycling, resource recovery or other recycling related activities.

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical…