Recycling Coordinators - 53-1021.01

Supervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms.

Sample of reported job titles: Heavy Equipment Supervisor, Recycle Coordinator, Recycling Coordinator, Recycling Director, Recycling Manager, Recycling Program Manager, Recycling Specialist, Route Supervisor, Solid Waste Division Supervisor, Waste Reduction Coordinator

Tasks

• Oversee recycling pick-up or drop-off programs to ensure compliance with community ordinances.
• Maintain logs of recycling materials received or shipped to processing companies.
• Supervise recycling technicians, community service workers, or other recycling operations employees or volunteers.
• Review customer requests for service to determine service needs and deploy appropriate resources to provide service.
• Provide training to recycling technicians or community service workers on topics such as safety, solid waste processing, or general recycling operations.
• Identify or investigate new opportunities for materials to be collected and recycled.
• Assign truck drivers or recycling technicians to routes.
• Create or manage recycling operations budgets.
• Prepare bills of lading, statements of shipping records, or customer receipts related to recycling or hazardous material services.
• Inspect physical condition of recycling or hazardous waste facility for compliance with safety, quality, and service standards.
• Negotiate contracts with waste management or other firms.
• Coordinate shipments of recycling materials with shipping brokers or processing companies.
• Operate recycling processing equipment, such as sorters, balers, crushers, and granulators to sort and process materials.
• Operate fork lifts, skid loaders, or trucks to move or store recyclable materials.
• Schedule movement of recycling materials into and out of storage areas.
• Oversee campaigns to promote recycling or waste reduction programs in communities or private companies.
• Coordinate recycling collection schedules to optimize service and efficiency.
• Develop community or corporate recycling plans and goals to minimize waste and conform to resource constraints.
• Prepare grant applications to fund recycling programs or program enhancements.
• Investigate violations of solid waste or recycling ordinances.
• Implement grant-funded projects, monitoring and reporting progress in accordance with sponsoring agency requirements.
• Make presentations to educate the public on how to recycle or on the environmental advantages of recycling.
• Design community solid and hazardous waste management programs.

Technology Skills

• Calendar and scheduling software - Work scheduling software
• Data base user interface and query software - Microsoft Access
• Electronic mail software - Email software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software - SAP
• Internet browser software - Web browser software
• Office suite software - Microsoft Office
• Presentation software - Microsoft PowerPoint
• Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel
• Word processing software - Microsoft Word

Tools Used

• Crushers - Crushing machines; Granulators
• Desktop computers
• Forklifts
• Hand trucks or accessories - Hand trucks
• Laser fax machine - Laser facsimile machines
• Laser printers - Computer laser printers
• Notebook computers - Laptop computers
• Packaging compactors - Cardboard balers
• Pallet trucks - Pallet jacks
• Personal computers
• Photocopiers - Photocopying equipment
• Pocket calculator - Handheld calculators
• Skid steer loaders
• Sorters - Recyclable material sorters
• Special purpose telephones - Multi-line telephone systems

Knowledge

• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
• Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Skills

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
• Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Interests

• Interest code: EC
  • Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Context

• Face-to-Face Discussions - 92% responded “Every day.”
• Telephone - 92% responded “Every day.”
• Electronic Mail - 89% responded “Every day.”
• Structured versus Unstructured Work - 74% responded “A lot of freedom.”
• Contact With Others - 69% responded “Constant contact with others.”
• Freedom to Make Decisions - 61% responded “A lot of freedom.”
• Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results - 57% responded “Very important results.”
• Frequency of Decision Making - 49% responded “Every day.”
• Work With Work Group or Team - 59% responded “Extremely important.”
• Deal With External Customers - 55% responded “Extremely important.”
• Duration of Typical Work Week - 62% responded “More than 40 hours.”
• Coordinate or Lead Others - 50% responded “Very important.”
• Outdoors, Exposed to Weather - 45% responded “Every day.”
• Exposed to Contaminants - 63% responded “Every day.”
• Responsibility for Outcomes and Results - 41% responded “Very high responsibility.”
• Responsible for Others' Health and Safety - 45% responded “Very high responsibility.”
• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets - 58% responded “Every day.”
• Importance of Being Exact or Accurate - 43% responded “Very important.”
• Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled - 52% responded “Every day.”
• Time Pressure - 43% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”
• In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment - 42% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
• Letters and Memos - 35% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
• Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable - 43% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
• Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People - 46% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
• Exposed to Hazardous Equipment - 37% responded “Every day.”
• Indoors, Environmentally Controlled - 54% responded “Every day.”
• Spend Time Sitting - 54% responded “More than half the time.”
• Importance of Repeating Same Tasks - 32% responded “Important.”
• Very Hot or Cold Temperatures - 40% responded “Once a year or more but not every month.”
• Frequency of Conflict Situations - 47% responded “Once a month or more but not every week.”
• Physical Proximity - 72% responded “Slightly close (e.g., shared office).”
• Consequence of Error - 36% responded “Very serious.”
• Outdoors, Under Cover - 32% responded “Once a year or more but not every month.”

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
47%	High school diploma or equivalent
30%	Bachelor's degree
23%	Associate's degree

Work Styles

• Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
• Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

Work Values

• Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
• Recognition - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
• Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Wages & Trends

• Median wages (2017)
  • $25.82 hourly, $53,700 annual
• Employment (2016)
  • 184,000 employees
• Projected growth (2016-2026)
  • Average (5% to 9%)
• Projected job openings (2016-2026)
  • 21,000