DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a unique position which is created under the authority of an Intermunicipal Agreement entered into pursuant to the General Municipal Law among the Counties of Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming. The three counties are represented by the Region Solid Waste Management Committee which has created the position and by whom the Administrator is appointed. The Recycling Administrator has been given the authority to carry out the policy decisions of the Committee.
Organizationally, the Administrator's position will be created within the Genesee County Planning Department, but will report directly to the Committee. The Genesee County Planning Director will provide accountability for payroll, personnel and administrative matters.
The incumbent is responsible for coordinating all region-wide materials recycling activities, and advises the Committee, as well as the three County Legislatures/Boards of Supervisors, on policy matters. The Administrator also administers the day-to-day aspects of recycling projects in the three Counties. Does related work, as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Coordinates region-wide materials recycling activities;
Develops, implements and evaluates recycling demonstration projects;
Assists in preparing and implementing a comprehensive recycling plan;
Provides assistance to municipalities, businesses and institutions in developing and implementing recycling strategies;
Serves as liaison to outside interested parties including: recycling advocacy groups, business and community service organizations, and state and local agencies;
Monitors recoverable materials specifications including quality, quantity and pricing by establishing ongoing contacts with material recyclers and maintaining a database of this information;
Provides assistance in arranging bids and contracts with selected recyclers for materials recycling;
Assists in the preparation of capital and operating budgets and grant applications for recycling activities;
Assigns, schedules and supervises the work and performance of staff.
The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations; working knowledge of solid waste management and recycling issues; excellent written and oral communication skills; business and management skills regarding program development and evaluation, cost effectiveness, marketing and contracting; ability to work effectively with advisory groups, government officials and private business; ability to work independently within the scope of general direction. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an appropriate equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, AND:
- Possession of a Master's degree in public administration, civil or environmental engineering, environmental studies, planning or related field, and one (1) year of full-time, paid experience in the field of solid waste management or recycling which included responsibility for budget preparation, supervision and program evaluation;
OR: - Possession of Bachelor's degree in public administration, civil or environmental engineering, environmental studies, planning or related field, and two (2) years of full-time, paid experience in the field of solid waste management or recycling which included responsibility for budget preparation, supervision and program evaluation;
OR: - Possession of an Associate's degree in environmental engineering or civil engineering technology and four (4) years of full-time, paid experience as described in 1 above;
OR: - An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating the ability to perform the duties of the job.
PART-TIME AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE WILL BE PRO-RATED AS APPROPRIATE.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT: Possession of a valid NYS Driver's License.