Recycling Program Analyst - Commercial

JOB INFORMATION

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Exempt (additional compensation to include tool allowance); full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full benefits

This professional position is responsible for all aspects related to the management of the County wide commercial/non-residential recycling programs. Among his/her usual duties this person will provide outreach and monitoring of all commercial and multi-family recycling programs within Frederick County. Supervision is received from the Recycling Program Manager of the Department of Solid Waste Management.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
  
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
  
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
  
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
  
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
  
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  

+ Vesting after 5 years of service

+ Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
  
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
  
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
  
• Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
  

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Provide education and outreach to commercial and/or multi-family business entities to encourage them to institute local recycling programs
  
• Conduct site visits to applicable Frederick County business to advise and ensure compliance with any commercial recycling ordinances or resolutions; assist with the development of site or industry specific recycling programs
  
• Conduct commercial waste audits to determine appropriate target recycling opportunities, and advise business entities of fiscal and environmental benefits of developing and implementing commercial recycling programs
  
• Provide oversight and contract management for Frederick County Government internal recycling programs
  
• Assist the Recycling Program Manager and the Recycling Outreach Coordinator to develop advertising campaigns and educational programs to increase recycling diversion and participation in the commercial and multi-family sector
  
• Assist with compiling state recycling reports, as well as compiling staff reports for use by the Recycling Program Manager, Deputy Director and/or Division Director for presentations to the County Executive, County Council, the public, or other groups
  
• Serve as a recycling liaison to the Frederick business and non-residential community
  
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets
  
• Perform other related duties as required
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

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The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Bachelor�s degree
  
• Minimum 2 years of program management work experience in environmental stewardship, and/or recycling programs
  
• Minimum 1 year of related communications work experience, to include direct customer service responsibilities
  
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
  
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
  
• NOTE: Additional years of relevant work experience may substitute for a portion of the education requirement
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
  
• Knowledge and principles of budgeting and fiscal management
  
• Ability to accurately compile and maintain statistical data
  
• Ability to effectively relate to and communicate with coworkers, government agencies and officials, and the general public whether in person, by telephone or in writing
  
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills with the ability to prepare and proofread various written work and explain departmental policies and other regulations
  

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Current Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) certification in Managing Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Systems
  
• Experience managing municipal solid waste programs with an emphasis on managing recycling programs
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions may include exposure to allergens, dust and fumes found in refuse and recyclable materials and yard waste
  
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly sitting and performing repetitive motions; frequently walking, climbing, and driving; occasionally stooping, lifting up to 20 pounds, lifting between 20 - 50 pounds, and pushing up to 40 pounds
  
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly working indoors, outdoors, in dirty/dusty and noisy environments, near machinery, chemicals or fumes, required to wear protective equipment and potential exposure to infectious diseases; occasionally walking on uneven ground, in temperatures above 100 degrees, below 32 degrees
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

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• Ability to provide own transportation to evening/weekend meetings or special events
  
• Available for evening and/or weekend meetings and special events
  

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1) An evaluation of training and experience

2) One or more interviews

This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov

Retirement Plan:

A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance

County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.

Dental Insurance:

Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance:

Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:

The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

Educational Reimbursement Program:

County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:

This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.

Leave

Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year

0 - 2 years 11 days

2 - 10 years 17 days

10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.

Holidays:

The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.

For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefit package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov.

All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.