Recycling Contracts and Marketing Manager - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule:

34 hours per week A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Division of Recycling. Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

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Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. Under the general supervision of the Recycling and Waste Prevention Manager, this position markets the County's recyclables, manages contracts for materials collected at the Residential Drop-off Centers (RDOCs), pursues grants for expansion of recycling initiatives, keeps daily records of commodities and assists with overall management of the County's residential and commercial recycling program. Examples of Essential Duties Markets the County's recyclables in a manner that maximizes County revenues. Requests pricing for recyclable commodities. Evaluates bids received from vendors. Assists with issues related to trucking and pickups. Identifies potential new vendors. Monitors payments by vendors to ensure that invoices are paid on a timely basis. Prepares MRF tour programming, schedules, and conducts tours. Monitors the recycling market and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) operations to determine opportunities to accept and market additional commodities. Assists Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) operations staff in considering efficiencies and upgrades in processes and equipment. Manages all contracts for materials collected at the Residents' Drop-off Centers (RDOCs), including bicycles, paint, construction materials, tires, electronics, textiles, batteries, lights, household hazardous waste (HHW), scrap metal, gasoline, and waste oil. Examples of Other Duties Promotes Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management's programs, policies, and procedures, with emphasis on recycling and waste prevention. Makes presentations at community group meetings. Leads tours of County facilities (with emphasis on MRF tours). Participates in public events, assists with writing and editing Bureau publications, and provides content for the Bureau's website. Assists with public education campaigns and special events. Conducts research as needed. Performs other related duties as requiThe duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a bachelor's degree. PLUS Four years of professional work experience managing recycling and/or waste prevention, managing contracts and marketing recyclables, or assisting in the marketing of recyclables. Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education. Education in one of the fields listed above beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Experience in supervision and budgeting preferred. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( www.

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Recycling Contract and Marketing Manager - Non - Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You can attach your transcript(s) or licenses(s) to your application. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is essentially sedentary with some walking, standing, or other limited physical activity. Some duties entail the operation of office and other equipment requiring manipulative and coordinative skills. Some duties may require traveling between work sites. Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.