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Specialist, Environmental Enforcement
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Specialist, Environmental Enforcement
Salary
$50,131.00 Annually
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type
CS Non-Competitive, Full Time
Job Number
24-RAPW-01
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
03/08/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
09
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POSITION SUMMARY
Assists in the implementation of recycling programs and efficient operation of the recycling division of Environmental Services.
Department: Public Works, Bureau of Environmental Services
Posting Type: Announcement/Bid
Salary: $50,131 per year.
Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Union Bid Form: None required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.
Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive
REQUIREMENTS
General Application Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
+ Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
+ Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
+ Click here ( to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
+ A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required to be presented and verified prior to appointment to the position and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for a special accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.
+ Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).
NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.
Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
+ WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time experience in solid waste management, recycling and/or waste reduction advocacy related operations. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
+ EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a high school diploma or GED Equivalency. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)
+ EQUIVALENCY: Education/training may be substituted for work experience on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is two (2) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
+ Written: None required for this position.
+ Performance: None required for this position.
+ Medical: Required.
POSITION DUTIES
+ Assists the Recycling Supervisor in implementing recycling programs and projects.
+ Assists in the development and implementation of recycling awareness and education programs for the general public, schools, institutions, promotional events and businesses.
+ Records daily, monthly and quarterly recycling tonnage data for all recycling materials under city contracts.
+ Assists the Recycling Supervisor in tracking and generating tonnage reports.
+ Promotes business recycling and reporting to Environmental Services.
+ Prepares, delivers and picks-up recycling materials from other City departments, municipalities, the general public, event organizers and other governmental entities.
+ Collects recyclables from special collection areas.
+ Maintains inventory of recycling materials and promotional items.
+ Assists in the preparation and dissemination of recycling information to the public and other governmental entities, etc.
+ Assists in organizing and coordinating recycling with promotional event coordinators.
+ Transports materials, recycling mascots and displays for promotional events and educational awareness presentations. Wears costume at events as needed.
+ Answers telephone inquiries and other requests for information.
+ Works on projects with consultants hired by the City for assigned recycling and solid waste projects.
+ May work evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
+ Performs activities and functions of related position and other related tasks/duties as assigned or required.
Click here ( to view the full job description including knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description .
Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:
+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
+ Pension
+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Vacation
+ Personal Days
(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.
02
Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?
+ N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.
+ YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
+ NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
03
Please select the one answer most closely describing your minimum professional work experience/education:
+ I possess a high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in solid waste management, recycling and/or waste reduction advocacy related operations.
+ I possess an unrelated associate degree and two (2) years of experience in solid waste management, recycling and/or waste reduction advocacy related operations.
+ I possess a related associate degree.
+ I possess an unrelated bachelor's degree.
+ I possess a related bachelor's degree.
+ I possess a related master's degree.
+ I do not possess any of the minimum amounts of education/and or work experience listed above.
04
Please briefly describe your experience in solid waste management, recycling and/or waste reduction advocacy related operations. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A.
05
Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.
+ Yes
+ No
06
Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?
+ Yes
+ No
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Phone
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