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Kabetogama and Ash River Trail Canister Sites. 0.0 FTE
This FTE provides coverage for short-term vacancies throughout the county, where the employee will primarily assess disposal fees, collect payments, and perform maintenance and service work monitoring solid waste collection facilities as needed as an Environmental Services Worker I or Environmental Services Worker II.

The schedule for this position is typically created a month in advance, although the position is used to fill in for short notice vacancies from time to time, so there will be additional opportunities to pick up extra hours. Assigned location will be the solid waste facility in closest proximity to the employee's residence, however the employee will be required to travel to any solid waste facility in need of coverage. Information about mileage reimbursement will be discussed during the interview. The successful candidate will serve in a dual class role, primarily as an Environmental Services Worker I (Grade 6: $19.70

$26.14), but will also serve intermittently as an Environmental Services Worker II (Grade 9: $21.28
$28.75). The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026 for Environmental Services Worker I. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $19.70
$26.14 per hour. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026 for Environmental Services Worker II. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $21.28
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75 per hour. This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

Environmental Services Worker I:

An employee in this class performs entry level maintenance and customer service tasks at a county solid waste facility. Duties include ensuring services are accessible during operating hours; performing routine inspections of facility and completing general site clean-up and maintenance; screening mixed solid waste and recyclables; explaining waste disposal policies/procedures and directing the public to appropriate disposal areas; collecting fees and recording daily transactions and waste material quantities, and performing waste materials handling and disposal in accordance with prescribed waste management regulations. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Environmental Services Worker II:

An employee in this class performs advanced level maintenance and customer service tasks at a county solid waste facility. Duties include monitoring operations of independent solid waste contractors, leading and coordinating the work of assigned staff, screening solid waste brought to disposal sites, collecting applicable tipping fees, maintaining site operating records, directing the public to appropriate disposal units/sites, and ensuring that disposal site is operational. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff. These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.

CONSTANT

Vision; hearing; balance; and work outside.

FREQUENT

Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; push/pull up to 10 pounds; grasp/handle; stand; walk; and customer/public contact.

OCCASIONAL

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb ladders; reach; reach above shoulder; sit; stoop/bend; and work inside.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WORKER I

(Pass/Fail): Successfully obtaining a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Type III Waste Disposal Certification within one (1) year of employment. Failure to obtain the certification by completion of probation will result in termination from the position. Possession of a valid driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES WORKER II

(Pass/Fail): One (1) year of full-time paid verifiable experience as a licensed solid waste facility attendant; OR two (2) years full-time paid verifiable experience in customer service, maintenance, or a related field; OR equivalent training and experience as determined by the Director of Human Resources. Successfully obtaining a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Type III Waste Disposal Certification within one (1) year of employment. Failure to obtain the certification by completion of probation will result in termination from the position. Possession of a valid driver's license.

RATING SYSTEM

Experience & Training Rating

100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications.

Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE

September 28, 2026

Applicant screening will begin Week of October 12, 2026
Experience & Training to be scored Week of October 26, 2026
Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions for this position are listed under the \"

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

\" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

Veteran:

DD214 noting character of service.

Disabled Veteran:

DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran:

DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)

Spouse of Deceased Veteran:

DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here .

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

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