Position DescriptionAre you an energetic professional who is eager to be a part of a dynamic award-winning team? Do you excel in networking with communities, such as businesses or multi-families? If so, Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) welcomes your application for a Zero Waste Specialist II.
Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of Castro Valley Sanitary District For additional information click here! ABOUT THE POSITION The Zero Waste Department works to develop and implement zero waste programs, administer franchise agreements for collection and processing of municipal solid waste materials, and actively educate the community about the best practices of the 4Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot (compost). Under the direction of the Zero Waste Supervisor, this position performs analytical and technical planning and specialized work in support of Castro Valley Sanitary District’s (CVSan’s) Zero Waste Strategic Plan and Communications Plan. The incumbent will:
- Develop and implement goals, events, contracts, outreach, procedures, grant management, and projects for zero waste programs and CVSan.
- Lead programming for District customers in support of CVSan’s goal of zero waste, with specific focus on Reduce and Reuse.
- Represent CVSan in meetings with government and regulatory agencies, contractors, residents, businesses, and professional organizations.
- Have a thorough knowledge of Senate Bill (SB) 1383 and collaborate externally and internally to meet regulatory requirements, including recordkeeping and reporting.
- Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect departmental operations; recommend policy and procedural changes as required.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL: - Thrive working with both a dynamic team and independently.
- Take pride in serving the community and ensuring high quality outcomes.
- Be excited to bring awareness and transform behavior through innovative and new zero waste programs.
- Be motivated by the satisfaction that comes from working in an environment ripe with challenge and possibility.
- Demonstrate skill in providing outreach in the community to bring about behavioral change.
- Demonstrate skill in assessment, planning, collaboration, and outcome evaluation.
- Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and the ability to make decisions independently.
- Possess technical expertise to prepare and write grants and reports; in addition to monitoring and tracking goals.
- Have strong communication skills, non-verbal, written, and oral.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and populations by consistently exercising tact, good judgment, and a proactive, problem-solving focused style.
- Demonstrate the ability to work within deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and set appropriate priorities.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers, including email, internet, and office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); and an aptitude for basic graphics software.
CORE COMPETENCIES Adaptability and Flexibility - Responds effectively to multiple demands, ambiguity, shifting of priorities, emerging situations, and rapid change.
Collaboration - Works co-operatively with others and makes valued contributions.
Communication - Exchanges information using oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Creativity and Innovation - Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and improving processes, methods, systems, and services.
Customer Service - Implements activities designed to enhance the level of customer satisfaction.
Influence - Exerts a positive effect on other's views, attitudes, decisions, perceptions, and beliefs.
Interpersonal Relations and Skills - Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
Problem Solving - Sees and is able to define problems and implement solutions.
Reliability and Commitment - Shows commitment, dedication, and accountability in one's work, and follows through on all projects, goals, aspects of one's work.
Results Orientation/Execution - Anticipates and identifies factors which influence or constrain a project’s direction, decision-making, and priorities in order to achieve quality, outcomes, goals, thoroughness, and accuracy.
Teamwork - Works collaboratively with others to achieve a goal.
ABOUT CASTRO VALLEY SANITARY DISTRICT Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) is a small public agency organized under the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. As a California Special District, CVSan has responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer collection system within the unincorporated community of Castro Valley. The District also is in charge of the administration of a municipal solid waste franchise agreement, the District's 25% interest in a wastewater treatment facility, implementation, and administration of State and local mandated recycling programs, as well as District participation in sub-regional wastewater discharge and solid and hazardous waste management agencies.
Examples of DutiesPlease click
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Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major course work in environmental studies, business or public administration, natural science, or a field related to the work and one (1) year of experience developing and implementing solid waste recycling programs or a field providing the required knowledge and skills, preferably in a public agency setting. Experience in developing print media using software such as Adobe Design Suite. Experience in an educational or communications setting is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess and keep current a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certificates within a time period specified by CVSan. Must register with the Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting program.
Other Requirements:Willingness and ability to work scheduled and additional overtime as needed; attend meetings, conferences, trainings, workshops, and seminars during work and non-work hours as assigned.
Supplemental InformationBENEFITS AND SALARY INFORMATIONSalary: $98,923.19 - $120,641.69
To view the Castro Valley Sanitary District benefits, click
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APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/ZeroWasteSpec2 SELECTION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.
Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.
All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.
The deadline to apply is
June 26, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST
Appraisal Process - After the closing deadlines, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.
Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.
Remote Screen Interview - (100%) Candidates who pass the Minimum Qualification assessment may be invited to a Remote Screen Interview to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. Remote Screen Interviews are conducted via a video conference platform and are tentatively scheduled for the
week of June 24 and July 1, 2024. Candidates who are most qualified will be invited to a writing exercise.
Writing Exercise - (Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass both the MQ Appraisal and the Remote Screening will be invited to a remote writing exercise. This exercise will evaluate candidates’ knowledge and skills for the position. The writing exercise is tentatively scheduled for the
week of July 8, 2024. Successful candidates will be submitted to the Castro Valley Sanitary District for further consideration and onsite first-round interviews are tentatively scheduled for the
week of July 15, 2024. Second-round interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of July 29, 2024.
Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by emailing
aniewald@rgs.ca.gov . Neither Regional Government Services nor the Castro Valley Sanitary District are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services (RGS) by emailing
aniewald@rgs.ca.gov.
The Castro Valley Sanitary District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Closing Date/Time: 6/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
