POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Coordinator
Recycling Coordinator
Non-Exempt
CATEGORY:
Classified Staff
GRADE:
E
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision is responsible for establishing, coordinating and promoting
district-wide recycling programs and operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
20%
1.
Initiate and maintain recycling programs (such as waste reduction or
composting) to include project planning, implementation, training, monitoring
and modification. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and
regulations.
2.
Meets with faculty, staff and students to generate an awareness of and to
promote campus recycling programs. Identify and apply for recycling
recognition awards and recycling grants for EPCC.
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Encourages district-wide participation in the recycling programs by annual
outreach plans, media campaigns and presentations.
15%
4.
Schedules and oversees the collecting, handling and delivery of recyclable
material from campus locations.
15%
5.
Maintain records on total and categorical recycled materials for participating
departments. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of
recycling and composting.
10%
6.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports. Compile monthly and
yearly recycling data for comparison with previous years.
10%
7.
Coordinate creation of printed materials (community flyers, brochures and
recycling compliance tags).
10%
8.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
3.
15%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Manager, Maintenance Support Services
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associate or equivalent with course work in environmental science, or related
field.
Effective: 7/15/09
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EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year related experience in establishing, promoting,
organizing or managing publicity campaigns or programs for a major institution, community or
business (such as recycling, fundraising, political or social campaigns).
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and eligible for
insurability.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of principles, methods and practices of recycling and composting
programs.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to plan and develop strategies and proposals.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions.
Ability to organize and coordinate the work of others.
Demonstrated computer proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point.
1.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer, fax, telephone, copier, and other equipment
associated with an office environment.
2.
Software Used: A variety of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10
pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather
conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving
mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme
heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Effective: 7/15/09
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POSITION TITLE:
RECYCLING COORDINATOR
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work
environment factors and mental functions described below 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.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
None
Over 2/3
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 7/15/09
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
X
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand
the duties and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 7/15/09
Date
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