Solid Waste Outreach Specialist - City of Seattle, WA : Job Details

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is in search of a Solid Waste Outreach Specialist to help improve recycling and composting in Seattle's apartments and condos. This person will support education and outreach efforts to help apartment residents keep recyclables and compostable items out of the garbage. This position supports the Recycling and Composting Program Manager and works in coordination with internal SPU staff, consultants, and the collection company's outreach staff.

Interested? Apply now! We're looking for a candidate who is:

* Passionate about solid waste and sustainability

* Flexible and able to undertake a mix of field and desk work

* Excels at attention to detail and follow-through

* Able to prioritize and motivated to learn new skills on the job

* Effective at communicating with a variety of audiences (both verbally and in written form)

* Interested in embarking on a career in public service

About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility whose mission is to foster healthy people, environment, and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), please visit:

* SPU Website

* SPU Workplace Expectations (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

* Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring, and promotional opportunities.

Why join us?

We know work isn't only about what you do it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

* Hybrid work schedule opportunities

* Family-friendly and multicultural work environment

* Generous benefits package

* Free public transportation options

* City pension plan with employer/employee contributions

* Growth potential and advancement opportunities

* Visit multifamily buildings to improve the collection of recyclable and compostable materials and to prevent them from going into the garbage. This involves evaluating all solid waste collection areas, talking to property management and maintenance staff about solid waste issues, troubleshooting, making recommendations and implementing improvements.

* Collaborate with property management and maintenance staff to train residents on proper solid waste sorting. Organize and conduct resident training events, such as tabling events, presentations, and distribution of materials to residents' doors. Coordinate translations and with interpretation staff to provide in-language information, as needed.

* Track promptly and accurately all aspects of outreach program in program database, including properties that request help, outreach conducted, materials provided, etc.

* Deliver outreach materials (such as posters, brochures, and containers) and install materials as requested by multifamily property staff.

* Keep detailed inventory management of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies. Keep physical materials organized. Coordinate with outreach partners to ensure all the materials needed for the program are available.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Experience: One (1) year of experience in planning and research related to food systems, land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation or other work directly related to City planning, solid waste, and development work.

Education: Bachelor's degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, or a related field OR two (2) additional years of relevant experience (Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements).

The ideal candidate should possess some or most of the following:

* Experience conducting outreach.

* Experience providing customer service or conducting cold calls/visits.

* Experience with public speaking, conducting presentations and training events.

* Knowledge of solid waste and waste reduction in Seattle or other regions; Knowledge of food systems.

* Experience with data tracking, record keeping, and managing databases.

* Experience working with multicultural audiences, including the ability to speak additional languages.

* Demonstrated reliability and attention to detail, excel at follow-through, ability to prioritize, and motivation to learn new skills on the job.

* Skilled in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft programs.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

* Some evening and/or weekend work is needed in this position.

* This position requires some lifting and moving materials.

* This position requires the ability to travel throughout the Seattle area to deliver posters, containers, and other materials.

Workplace Environment (Telework Expectation): This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.?Starting November 4, 2024, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week.?Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Who may apply:?The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.?This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The full salary range for this position is: $42.32 - 49.32 per hour.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact [email protected].

Benefits Statement:

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:

Application Requirements:

* A full City of Seattle online application

* Resume and Cover letter addressing your knowledge and experience, related to this position.

Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at www.seattle.gov/util/ and check us out on social media.