Recycling Coordinators
What is a Recycling Coordinator?
A Recycling Coordinator is a professional responsible for developing, implementing, and managing recycling and waste reduction programs within a community, organization, or government agency. They play a crucial role in promoting sustainability practices by coordinating efforts to recycle materials, educate the public, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Recycling Coordinators work closely with various stakeholders, including local businesses, schools, and government officials, to enhance recycling initiatives and increase public participation. Their activities often involve conducting waste audits, organizing community events, providing resources and training, collecting data on recycling rates, and advocating for policies that encourage recycling and waste management. By fostering a culture of environmental responsibility, Recycling Coordinators help reduce landfill waste, conserve natural resources, and promote a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations.
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.
Technology Skills
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
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Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP software
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Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
Tools Used
- Crushers
- Photocopiers
- Sorters
- Notebook computers
- Hand trucks or accessories
Knowledge
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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.
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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.
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Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
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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.
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Skills
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
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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.
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Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Abilities
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Bachelor's degree
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Associate's degree
Work Activities
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
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Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Detailed Work Activities
- Direct material handling or moving activities.
- Direct passenger or freight transport activities.
- Record details of deliveries or shipments.
- Plan work operations.
- Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, or service standards.
Work Interests
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Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$39440.0 - $92140.0
New job opportunities are likely in the future. : Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.