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DATE:3/25/19
STATUS:Regular, Part Time
HOURLY RATE:$10.00 - $14.00
TITLE:ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT - INTERN
GRADE:na
LOCATION:705 N. Zeeb Rd.
UNION AFFILIATION:Temporary Employee
 
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of a higher classified employee, works in project areas including: recycling, home toxics program, zero waste events, County clean up days, and environmental communications and outreach. Washtenaw County has a permanent household hazardous waste collection program which operates the on several Saturdays from 9am-noon from April through November. Position is for 15-25 hours per week with flexible schedule outside of Saturday events.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Duties:

  • Provide program support to environmental programs including: school recycling program, , composting programs, business waste reduction program and other landfill diversion projects.
  • Assists home toxics program with collections, , administering surveys, traffic control, and other duties.
  • Assists with communications and outreach aimed at increasing the quality and quantity of recycling and other landfill diversion programs.
  • Assists with communications and outreach aimed at increasing the quality and quantity of recycling and other landfill diversion programs
  • Collects data and maintains databases to record activities and metrics including County-wide data from municipalities, businesses, and other entities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Interest is required in the areas of solid waste management, recycling coordination, environmental education, resource ecology or related field. Proven ability to communicate and deal effectively with people both individually and in groups
  • This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to obtain specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Duties require sufficient mobility to work in normal office and field settings, including ability to make field site inspections, and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
EDUCATION
High school diploma is preferred. Must be in college or have graduated within the last six months.
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of customer service experience is preferred.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to regularly attend work at various locations within Washtenaw County on time.
Ability to work in various weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain and snow.
This class description intends to identify the major duties and requirements of the job and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those outlined above and may be required to obtain specific job-related knowledge for successful job performance.

FILING DEADLINE: 4/16/19

CONTROL NUMBER: 1903-2000-0000-0000

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