Salary: $17.65 HourlyLocation : Hillsborough NC 27278, NCJob Type: TemporaryJob Number: 80-2023-TempDepartment: Solid Waste ManagementOpening Date: 05/23/2023Closing Date: ContinuousGeneral DescriptionPOSITION DESCRIPTIONThis position is responsible for assisting the Solid Waste and Recycling Program staff with outreach and education as well as assisting in moving materials during festivals and some minor sorting of materials received at events staffed by the County recycling program. Other work may be assigned depending on the knowledge level of the applicant such as working on a school education program on recycling or leading compost training session. An employee in this class may be assigned to work on specific education and outreach programs, including the recycling stars program and/or and glass on the side (GOTS) Program in which contents of recycling carts are evaluated and educational materials provided to residents and data evaluations conducted.Schedule: The schedule varies depending on the needs of the department. Hours per Week: up to 15 hours per week based on Department needs.*All employees must strictly adhere to confidentiality guidelines.*A background check is required for this position. Examples of Essential FunctionsExamples of Essential FunctionsA position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned.Assists with outreach events, mostly on nights and weekends throughout the year, as well as door-knocking and other activities involving direct contact with the public.Assists with recycling stars program and GOTS program by inspecting and documenting contents of recycling carts, data evaluation and program planning. Performs some office work on various aspects of recycling programs. May use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.Adheres to the department's safety rules and regulations.Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge of county and department policies and procedures. Knowledge of department and safety rules and regulations. Knowledge of which materials are recyclable, compostable and/or reusable. Skill in talking to the public about recycling and composting and waste reduction. Skill in operating a pickup truck or van with equipment and carts. Skill in oral and written communication including use of the Word and Excel functions (at least) in the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software. Ability to demonstrate sound judgment; integrity; resourcefulness; accuracy; thoroughness and the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPossession of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (GED) AND six-months (6 months) of related experience* and working directly with the public. *NOTE: Related experience could be leading environmentally oriented camps, environmental outreach, or education, participating in environmental clean-up events, etc. defined broadly but with some relevance to the work expected. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPossession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina may be required, depending on assignment.All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.Supplemental InformationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POSSIBLE HAZARDSMust be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, climbing, carrying, grasping, reaching, talking, hearing, handling and repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and feet. Jobs may include walking or standing in a variety of weather conditions, as well as moving/rolling carts of recyclables or compostable items that may weight up to 200 pounds and lifting bins full of recyclables weighing up to 25 pounds.Worker is subject to fall hazard, pinch hazard, driving during heavy traffic and inclement weather. Worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Worker has potential to be exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids (i.e., saliva from recyclables).Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action EmployerBenefits are not available for this position.01 Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
02 I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
03 Are you current Orange County employee?
04 What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Other Degree
05 Please indicate your length of related experience?
- no experience
- Less than 6 months of experience
- 6 months or more of experience
06 Do you have any knowledge about recycling or composting?
07 Do you have experience talking to the public and informational education about environmental topics, specifically solid waste and waste reduction?
08 Have you ever operated a pick-up and trailer combination?
09 This position may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds or exert the force necessary to move a wheeled cart in excess of 100 pounds. Are you able to meet the physical requirements of the position?
10 Can you stand for extended periods of time?
11 The work of the position requires being outside 75% of the work schedule. Are you able to work under most weather conditions, i.e. rain, snow, heat? Note: Festival and outdoor events may be cancelled in case of extreme weather conditions.
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