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DATE:1/31/22
STATUS:Temporary, Full Time
HOURLY RATE:$15.00-$16.50
TITLE:SEASONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT
GRADE:NA
LOCATION:705 N. Zeeb Rd.
UNION AFFILIATION:Seasonal
 
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction and guidance of a higher classified employee, works collaboratively on environmental programs including: home toxics collection and sorting, zero waste, events, County Clean-up days, and environmental communications and outreach. Washtenaw County has a home toxics program which operates weekly year round and several Saturdays April through November. Frequent Saturday work is expected.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Essential Duties:

  • Assists home toxics program with collections, appointments, administering surveys, traffic control, and other duties.
  • Provide program support to environmental programs including: School Recycling Program, zero waste program, waste knot, composting programs, waste reduction programs and other materials management projects.
  • 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 employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
May drive a County or personal vehicle in the course of the work.
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Interest is required in the areas of materials 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.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Duties require sufficient mobility to work in normal office and outdoor settings, including ability to make repetitive movement, 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 50 lbs.
These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
EDUCATION
High school diploma is preferred.
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of customer service is preferred.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to 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: 3/8/22

CONTROL NUMBER: 2201-2000-0000-0000

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