Recycling Specialist Trainee

Job Posting End Date:

October 21, 2026

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Job Title:

Recycling Specialist Trainee

Salary Range:

N/A

Position Salary:

4,368.00 USD Monthly

Location:

Department of Public Works Solid Waste - Adm

Civil Service or Non Civil Service:

Civil Service

Job Summary:

Performs as a trainee, receiving orientation and on-the-job training in the implementation and coordination of recycling and waste reduction programs; performs selected assignments relative to the County''s recycling and waste reduction programs; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).

• Receives orientation in the functions, goals and objectives of recycling and waste reduction programs;
• Learns the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, and work processes that govern or impact the County's recycling and waste reduction programs;
• Observes higher-level specialists and assists in performing simple tasks designed to provide insight and knowledge in the application of basic principles, concepts, work processes and techniques;
• Under close supervision and following specific instructions, assists in organizing, developing, implementing, and monitoring existing and proposed recycling and waste reduction programs, demonstration projects, and educational and promotional activities;
• Assists in the dissemination of pertinent materials to schools, community groups and organizations;
• Receives training and assists in conducting feasibility and system design studies through on-site inspection/investigation of facilities; assists in establishing and monitoring accounts relative to the various programs;
• Processes registration forms and license applications;
• Conducts research;
• Compiles and evaluates data and statistics;
• Maintains databases related to recycling programs;
• Prepares correspondence and reports;
• Responds to recycling queries from businesses, community groups and the general public; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training & Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or public health or a related field.

Work Shift/ Schedule:

Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauai that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378.

Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination