What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zero Waste and Recycling Manager position at Ohio University?
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the online comprehensive application and attach required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. Position will remain open until filled; however, for full consideration, please apply by the posted closing date.
Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
Zero Waste and Recycling Manager
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public , University Wide
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the online comprehensive application and attach required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. Position will remain open until filled; however, for full consideration, please apply by the posted closing date.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
20165905S
Job Description
The Zero Waste & Recycling Manager coordinates the dally operations of Zero Waste and Recycling department including training and supervision of student staff, processing work orders, and data collection for various reporting. Monitors vendor supplied services for landfill, recycling, and Universal Waste collection to ensure correct financial accounting. Acts as a contact point for media, education and outreach programs. Proactively identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in all waste handling systems for Ohio University.
Primary Accountabilities:
Primary Accountabilities:
- Directs, manages and leads the overall operation of the Zero Waste and Recycling department. Establishes goals to maintain the national status of the department and works with Sustainability to make progress towards university wide goals.
- Manages all waste stream contracts and vendors. Ensures shipments and invoicing are correct and adjusts services according to changing needs.
- Manage and maintain records, data entry related to work order system, payroll, compliance documentation, and reporting.
- Complies with all laws, University policies and procedures, and safety regulations.
- Accountable for training, performance management, coaching, mentoring and technical expertise of staff.
- Maintenance and vehicle operation – Forklift and truck operation as needed. Coordinates maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
The Zero Waste & Recycling Manager oversees a staff of approximately 1-3 full-time staff and 4-20 student workers. This position requires a comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
The position interacts with a variety of internal and external organizations and requires good communication and problem-solving skills. Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices.
This position is responsible for decisions that have major implications on the strategy, operational and business decisions that affect the department.
This position is responsible for decisions that have major implications on the strategy, operational and business decisions that affect the department.
This position involves traveling throughout the University and campus and could, on occasion, require bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, and hearing. Manager may be exposed to all weather conditions as well as hazardous materials. Must be able to spend prolonged periods of time working on an office PC; must be able to work under deadlines. Required to observe conditions of mechanical equipment. Manager may be subject to drug screening and background checks at any time during employment, able to occasionally drive a university vehicle, work evenings and weekends as needed, and meet attendance standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 3 years work-related experience
- Minimum 1 year supervisory or managerial experience
- Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
Department
Environmental Health & Safety
Pay Rate
Benefits: The hiring range for this position is $58,972 – $98,125. The target salary range is $58,972 – $68,556 commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience while considering internal equity.
Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at
Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at
Job Open Date
12/18/2023
Posting Close Date
01/02/2024
Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit
Vice President for Finance & Administration
Work Schedule
Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Subject to 24-hour call-in.
May work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Subject to 24-hour call-in.
May work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Campus
Athens
Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Steve Mack (macks@ohio.edu)
Diversity Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Job Information
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Family/Subfamily
Environmental Safety & Police Services-Sustainability
Career Track & Level
M 2
Pay Grade
CA&P|18|
Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report
Clery Act Statistics
“To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- References
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this job posting? If it was on social media or a certain job posting website, please be as specific as possible.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Please indicate your level of experience working in a refuse and recycling related field.
- No related experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year plus, but less than 3 years
- 3 years plus, but less than 5 years
- 5 years plus, but less than 7 years
- 7 years plus
- * Please indicate the highest degree you have earned.
- No degree
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor's degree with some graduate work
- Master's degree
- Ph.D. or other terminal degree
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