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Recycling Specialist

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Recycling Specialist CODE: 8470
WORKING TITLE: GRADE: 17
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, coordinates the recycling program for MCPS. Work of the class involves implementing procedures to facilitate recycling of waste in all MCPS facilities; serving as liaison with the County's Division of Solid Waste, which has County-wide responsibility for recycling; and coordinating the services of contract waste haulers that pick up recycled waste. The employee develops and implements procedures to encourage and assist MCPS facility staffs to form recycling teams to sort recyclables from waste, visits facilities to instruct staffs in procedures and to promote recycling efforts, and coordinates with the contract waste hauler pickups, schedules and other matters. The work requires periodic reports on recycling performance and maintenance of related records and files. The work may also include collateral assignments involving contract monitoring such as uniform purchases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices of recycling waste industry procedures and processes. Ability to develop and implement procedures for recycling waste in school sites and other MCPS facilities. Ability to communicate effectively with facility staffs and others regarding recycling efforts and to encourage and assist facility staffs in creating recycling efforts within their facilities. Ability to maintain operating records and to prepare reports thereon. Skill in the use of standard office automation equipment including PCs and word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school and considerable experience performing maintenance or trade related administrative work that involved preparing reports, manuals and other written materials and maintaining files and records. Other combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of valid Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Requires walking or standing for long periods; lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend,
reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and ability to operate computer or typewriter keyboards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) None
PAID OVERTIME: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates the MCPS recycling program. Assists facilities staffs in forming recycling teams to sort recyclable waste, provides informational materials and visits facilities to encourage/assist staff to form and/or improve recycling efforts. Monitors services of contract waste hauler regarding problems and arranges for special pickups, schedule changes and other services. Supplies MCPS facilities with recycling containers, locks, dumpsters and other equipment needed. Maintains liaison with Montgomery County Division of Solid Waste, which has county-wide responsibility for recycling, to assess effectiveness of and determine actions needed to improve the recycling program. Maintains related files and records and prepares periodic and special reports. Performs related work as required.

Class Established: 7/01
Date(s) Revised:

This description may be changed at any time.

Note: A general guide to class description, which includes definitions of standard terms used, is considered an integral part of this description and is available from the Office of Human Resources.

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