Sustainability Specialist (Solid Waste)



Sustainability Specialist (Solid Waste)

Salary

$34.69 - $36.80 Hourly

Location

Bloomington, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2023-00019

Department

Public Works

Division

Public Works Admin

Opening Date

02/10/2023

Closing Date

3/6/2023 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NU

Primary Objective

The City of Bloomington is seeking an individual to assist in the implementation, and coordination of the City’s solid waste program, with an emphasis on community engagement and education related to program initiatives that increase waste diversion, reuse, and waste prevention to meet the City’s goals and objectives.  


CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

  • Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
  • Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
  • Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

Solid Waste Activities: 

  • Assist with research, analysis, reporting, performance measurement, data documentation, presentations, policy development, and correspondence related to the solid waste program
  • Assist with oversight of the city’s solid waste and associated ordinances to ensure requirements are met
  • Assist with addressing and resolving issues, concerns, or complaints regarding solid waste collection activities and ensure communication between all parties
  • Identify and apply for grants, funds, or other related support for solid waste initiatives

Special Projects:

  • Lead work with multifamily and commercial properties to develop and increase recycling and organics collection and procure solid waste related grants
  • Coordinate internal solid waste collection services and education at City facilities and parks
  • Increase participation in the City’s residential organics recycling program through creation and implementation of community-based outreach and education
  • Create and promote reuse and waste prevention activities and events, including components of the City’s Bulky Item Management Program

Education and Outreach:

  • Develop, coordinate, and attend events, make presentations, and distribute information to groups or individuals, including City staff, about key topics in solid waste diversion initiatives, reuse and waste prevention
  • Build relationships and trust with community members, especially those who have been historically underserved
  • Work with staff and community partners to create population-specific engagement opportunities, print materials, videos, social media campaigns, surveys, and listening sessions to engage and educate different stakeholders
  • Develop tools to track and evaluate the effectiveness of related outreach and education programs
  • Provide community feedback and prepare written and oral reports, program descriptions, recommendations for action, and other communications to City staff, elected and appointed officials, industry groups, and the public

Other:

  • Attend committee or task force meetings as assigned
  • Keep supervisor informed and make recommendations on critical issues
  • Assist in other areas of the department or in other departments as needed on projects
     

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

  • Ability to maintain effective work relationships with supervisors, coworkers, residents, property owners/managers, community and advocacy groups, and other agencies
  • Ability to plan and deliver community events
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends for community events
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills with people from all cultures and backgrounds
  • Ability to ensure programs align with the mission, core values, and objectives of the City’s strategic plan
  • Ability to manage multiple programs and projects in an efficient, effective, and cooperative manner
  • Ability to collect, process, and analyze data
  • Ability to present simple and complex information in a public setting and provide technical knowledge of the subject matter
  • Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of solid waste management best practices, including recycling, organics recycling, waste prevention and reuse 
  • Ability to adhere and comply with confidentiality and data practices
  • Ability to work independently or in a team setting
  • Obtain and maintain any needed training necessary for the duties assigned

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor's Degree in environmental studies, sustainability, communications, public administration, public relations, or a related field; OR four years of experience in the above fields
  • Three years of experience in community outreach, working in sales, or higher-level customer service
  • Two years of experience in the coordination and delivery of community events
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specific Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Valid driver's license


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community. (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.) 
  • One year of experience in a similar position focused on solid waste programming
  • Experience with ArcGIS
  • Experience with the operations of city government and relationships to other levels of government
  • Experience in concept, design, administration, and marketing of community-based social marketing programs
  • Experience with relationship building and public engagement with communities who have been historically underserved

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

This position does not supervise others.


Anticipated Hiring Range: $34.69 – $36.80 Hourly

2023 Full Salary Range: $34.69 – $46.25 Hourly


Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible


The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Benefits for Regular, Full-Time Employees of the City of Bloomington include the following: 

  • 10 days paid vacation per year
  • 13 days paid personal leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays per year
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Employee health and dental insurance
  • Paid employee life insurance
  • Paid employee disability insurance
  • Employer/employee paid pension
  • Deferred compensation
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Health club membership reimbursement
  • Flexible spending account 
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Other optional benefits
  • Great suburban location, on bus line
  • Free employee parking

*(Union contracts may vary from the above list.)

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The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?
  • Yes
  • No
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

  • Yes
  • No
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  • Yes
  • No
04
Did you read through the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist? Checklist is under the Other Necessary Requirements section of Job Description.
  • Yes
  • No
05
The advertised starting wage for this position is $34.69 - $36.80 hourly, depending on qualifications. If selected, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please indicate your highest level of education in environmental studies, sustainability, communications, public administration, public relations, or a related field.
  • High School or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or Higher
  • Not Applicable
07
If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have in any of these fields (environmental studies, sustainability, communications, public administration, public relations) or related fields?
  • Less than 4 years
  • 4 years
  • 5+ years
  • Not Applicable
09
If you indicated you have work experience in those fields or related, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
10
How many years of experience in community outreach, working in sales, or higher-level customer service do you have?
  • Less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • 4+ years
  • Not Applicable
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If you indicated you possess experience in community outreach, working in sales, or higher-level customer service, please list the employer(s), job title(s), dates performing this work, and your role and responsibilities in these areas. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
12
How many years of experience in the coordination and delivery of community events do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • 3+ years
  • Not Applicable
13
If you indicated you possess experience in coordination and delivery of community events, please list the employer(s), job title(s), dates performing this work, and your role and responsibilities in these areas. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
14
What is your experience with Microsoft Office Suite? Select the applications you have experience with.
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Not Applicable
15
If you checked experience with Microsoft Office, list the program with experience level, example "Word - Basic".
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Do you have a Valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
17
How much experience do you possess in a position with a similar focus on solid waste programming?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2-4 years
  • 5+ years
  • Not applicable
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If you indicated you possess experience in a position with a similar solid waste focus, please list the employer(s), job title(s), dates performing this work, and your role and responsibilities in these areas. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
19
Do you posses experience with ArcGIS?
  • Yes
  • No
20
Do you possess experience in the operations of city government and relationships to other levels of government?
  • Yes
  • No
21
If you indicated you possess experience in the operations of city levels of government, please list the employer(s), job title(s), dates performing this work, and the experience gained. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
22
Do you posses experience in concept, design, administration, and marketing of community-based social marketing programs?
  • Yes
  • No
23
If you indicated you possess experience in concept, design, administration, and marketing of community-based social marketing programs, please list the employer(s), job title(s), dates performing this work, and your role and responsibilities in these areas. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
24
Do you posses experience with relationship building and public engagement with communities who have been historically underserved?
  • Yes
  • No
25
If you indicated you possess experience with relationship building and public engagement with communities who have been historically underserved, please explain your experience. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
26
Do you speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)
  • Yes
  • No
27
If you indicated you speak a language other than English, please list the language(s) and categorize your skills as basic, conversational or fluent for each. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
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This question is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veteran's status:
  • I am not a Veteran
  • I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
  • I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
  • I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
  • I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability
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If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (click here) and either attach it to this application or send/deliver/fax it to the Human Resources Department with a copy of your form DD-214. Disabled veterans must also supply form FL-802 or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD-214 and FL-802 or death certificate. Your veteran's preference points cannot be considered without supporting documentation. All documentation must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline date for the position.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
City of Bloomington
Address
1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd

Bloomington, Minnesota, 55431
Phone
952-563-8710