Recycling Specialist II

Overview

Exciting Career Opportunity - Sustaining the Environment.

County of San Diego
Department of Public Works - Recycling Section
Recycling Specialist II.

Future Salary Increases:

June 2026 – 4.57% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment)

June 2027 – 4.07% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment)

Interviews will take place the week of March 30, 2026. Job Offers will take place the week of April 6, 2026.

Employees in this job class perform professional analytical and administrative work related to source reduction and recycling aspects of the San Diego County Solid Waste Ordinance, and associated policies and programs that enable, facilitate and encourage the reduction of solid waste materials sent to landfill and promote the use of recycled/recyclable materials and products.  for additional information on the Recycling Specialist II job class.

The County of San Diego Recycling Section aims to preserve precious landfill space, conserve natural resources, save water and energy, decrease pollution, increase jobs, and strengthen the economy. The County of San Diego Recycles. It s In Our Nature!

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The following qualifications are considered desirable for the Recycling Specialist II position:

• Professional level environmental experience
• Professional experience in conducting market analysis and waste composition studies; conducting evaluation and feasibility studies on waste reduction, waste diversion, household waste recycling, and/or resource recovery programs; and preparing progress reports from collected data
• Experience in contract management including issuing statements of work, budget and compliance tracking
• Professional experience in creating and implementing marketing and public outreach programs pertaining to waste reduction and diversion including social media
• Experience in developing and delivering presentations to trade groups, businesses, and community groups pertaining to waste reduction and diversion
• Ability to represent the organization to promote and discuss recycling practices in live appearances, including media interviews and other public-facing communications
• Experience in assisting entities to comply with administrative or ordinance requirements and/or code enforcement
• Experience in planning and implementing community events
• Knowledge of solid waste recycling programs and State of California laws affecting recycling and a broad spectrum of materials, including paper; glass and plastics; construction and demolition debris; organic materials; and/or household hazardous waste
• Excellent verbal and written communications, interpersonal skills, and teamwork/collaboration skills

• Job Offer and Background Process begins the week of April 6, 2026.
  
  Note:
  
  Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening:
  Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

• Abachelor s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency; AND,
• One (1) year of professional experience performing duties in the development, implementation, and administration of a private or public solid waste recycling program or non-burn resource recovery program; OR
• One year of experience as a Recycling Specialist I with the County of San Diego.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their…