Recycling Coordinator

Solid Waste and Recycling Division

is primarily responsible for the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste generated in the County as required by North Carolina State Law and in accordance with all applicable local regulations. Gaston County currently uses an integrated solid waste management plan consisting of sanitary landfilling, compost/mulch, recycling, and related waste reduction programs.

* The anticipated hiring range for this position is $24.71 - 29.34*

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Supervise, staff, and coordinate the operation of six County Convenience/Recycling Centers. Includes coordinating the hauling of recycle and waste containers.
• Liaison between convenience site staff and vendors, County staff for service, repairs, and changes. Also coordinating recycling management for County facilities.
• Increase recyclables - Implementation and management of new programs, vendors, and markets. Tracking market trends. This Includes recycling program for County residents and County employees.
• Education - public awareness, civic programming, childhood education opportunities, newspaper articles and public speaking events.
• Oversee, plan and coordinate special events - HHW, America Recycles Day, Earth Day; work as partner with Keep Gastonia Beautiful.
• NC State partnerships - grant writing and implementation, state required annual reporting (accuracy in data collection).
• Manage and coordinate Gard Card Program. Includes finding and maintaining Garb Card vendors throughout the County, taking orders, and delivering weekly, also provides program information to all vendors.
• Provide citizen response to concerns and questions via email, telephone, or In person meeting.
• Serve on Carolina's Recycling Association committees, serve on state HHW Council.

• Four-year degree In Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
• Valid Driver's License.

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.