Solid Waste Inspector

Help keep Greensboro clean, safe, and sustainable as a Solid Waste Inspector with the City of Greensboro’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department. In this role, you’ll support community cleanliness and recycling efforts by promoting compliance with City ordinances, educating residents about proper waste preparation, and helping ensure solid waste and recycling services operate effectively.

Hiring Salary Range
: $41,600.00 - $50,286.00 Full Salary Range
: $41,600.00 - $68,389.00

You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by visiting https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/people-culture/benefits

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Help keep Greensboro clean, safe, and sustainable as a Solid Waste Inspector with the City of Greensboro’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department. In this role, you’ll support community cleanliness and recycling efforts by promoting compliance with City ordinances, educating residents about proper waste preparation, and helping ensure solid waste and recycling services operate effectively.

The Cityof Greensboro ’sSolid Wasteand Recycling Departmentprovidesessentialservicesthathelpmaintaincleanneighborhoods ,supportenvironmentalstewardship,andenhancethequalityoflifeforresidents.

Through inspection,education,andcommunityengagement,thisteamhelpsresidentsunderstandtheirresponsibilitiesandsupportstheproperuseof

Citysolidwasteandrecyclingservices.

• Make a visible impact:
  Helpmaintaincleanerneighborhoodsandahealthierenvironment.
• Serve the community:
  Workdirectlywithresidentstopromotepropersolidwasteandrecyclingpractices.
• Combine education and enforcement:
  Encouragecompliancethroughclearcommunication,outreach,andconsistentfollow-through.
• Collaborate across teams:
  Partnerwithcollectioncrewsandcompliancestafftoresolveserviceconcerns.
• Enjoy a role with variety:
  Balancefieldinspections,resident interactions,documentation,andcommunitypresentations.

Asa Solid Waste Inspector ,you’llenforceChapter
25ofthe

Cityof Greensboro Codeof Ordinancesbyinspectingsolidwasteandrecyclingpreparationforcompliance .You’llhelpresidentsunderstandservicerequirements,address violations,andsupportconsistentapplicationof

City regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspectingsolidwasteandrecyclingpreparationtoidentifyordinanceviolationsandcomplianceconcerns.
• Documentingviolationsandissuingnotices,educational materials,andotherappropriatecommunications.
• Attemptingdirectcontactwithresidentstoexplainrequirementsandencouragecompliance.
• Assessingapplicableadditionalservicefeesinaccordancewithestablishedprocedures.
• Coordinatingwithcollectionteamsandcompliancestafftoaddressviolationsandservice-related issues.
• Maintainingaccurateinspectionrecords,reports,andactivitytrackingusingcomputersystemsandmobileapplications.
• Deliveringpresentationsonsolidwasteandrecyclingservicesduringeveningandweekendhoursasneeded.

Thisroleisidealforsomeonewhocanbalanceenforcementwitheducation,communicateeffectivelywithresidents,andremaincalmandprofessionalwhenaddressingconcerns.

Successrequiressoundjudgment,accurate documentation,andtheabilitytoworkindependentlyinthefield.

Thepositioninvolvesfrequentdrivingandwalkinginvaryingweatherconditions,intermittentliftingofupto
50pounds,andreportingtoworkduringinclementweatherasanessentialemployee.

Flexibilitytosupporteveningandweekendcommunitypresentationsisalsorequired.

Help Greensboro maintain cleaner neighborhoods and strengthen community understanding of solid waste and recycling requirements. Bring your professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to public service to the City of Greensboro!

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This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• • OR equivalency of 7 years of "related" field inspection experience.
• 1+ years of experience in conducting field inspections

• An Associate's Degree
• 7-10 years of experience conducting field inspections

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm