The Solid Waste & Recycling (SW&R) Division within Washington County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is searching for a Solid Waste & Recycling Program Specialist. If you are detail-oriented, mission-driven with a commitment to centering the needs of our community and using an equity mindset, and passionate about making our community clean and sustainable through recycling and waste prevention, join our team!
To learn more about us, please use this link: Solid Waste & Recycling
About The Opportunity
The Program Specialist will perform a variety of program support duties that are moderately complex. The primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Manage and respond to public inquiries related to garbage and recycling collection and/or disposal services, public nuisances, and noise complaints.
Assist community members in connecting with Code Enforcement to resolve violations or report new concerns.
Maintain detailed tracking spreadsheets and identify data trends.
Monitor program statistics and review data to ensure compliance and provide quality control.
Coordinate the stakeholder and regulatory reporting requirements for the division.
Facilitate regulatory communications with sanitary certificate holders.
Act as a liaison between the division, service providers and other jurisdictions.
Inform division messaging by uplifting community members' concerns and needs.
Review invoices and facilitate the division's purchase order request process.
Provide administrative support across the division including Code Enforcement, Education & Outreach, and Regulatory teams and for various committees, as needed. This includes maintaining email inboxes.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule including 1-2 days/week remote work. This position also supports committee and work group needs which include some evening commitments.
Who We Are Looking For
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize processes and improve service efficiency.
Have the ability to compile, enter, and analyze program data to prepare reports; prepare technical worksheets, tables, and computations; and maintain program databases.
Possess interpersonal and communication skills to interface with a wide variety of community members, businesses, and stakeholders whose needs vary in complexity.
Be adaptive and organized to support the division's committees and coordinate public hearings, as necessary.
Be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment, have an established process for learning new information quickly and relaying technical information in a way that all community members can understand.
Thrive in a team environment, either in a supporting role or while leading projects or tasks.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.
Why Washington County?
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution . Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
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Essential Job Duties
Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification including full duties, please use this link: Program Specialist .
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Must meet one of the following criteria to be considered.
An Associate's Degree in a social service, business administration, or related field; AND One (1) year of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, or coordination, and /or contract administration; OR
Three (3) years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration.
Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities, and Specialty Requirements:
Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy-Section 800.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Our Commitment To You
Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Selection Process
Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes.
Subject Matter Expert Review: Your responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews).
Panel Interview(s): The top 6 – 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
Conditional Offer: A selected candidate will require to successfully clear a driving record check as pre-employment conditions.
Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
Accommodation Under The Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications in NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov
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