Waste Reduction & Recycling Compliance Specialist, Senior (Internal EE applicants only)
Apply NowCompany: Hennepin County, MN
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55407
Description:
Salary: $68,888.14 - $103,332.21 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25EED380FM150
Department: Environment and Energy
Division: Recycling
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County's Environment and Energy (EE) department is seeking a Waste Reduction and Recycling Compliance Specialist, Senior to conduct outreach and compliance efforts related to Ordinance 13 business food waste recycling, commercial recycling and multifamily, recycling requirements. This position will also provide support in other areas, including business, multifamily, city programs and zero waste initiatives.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building, 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend work for community events and meetings. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About this position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a of the Environment and Energy department to apply for this position. Note: Limited duration employees not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Environmentalist, Senior. Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
Need to have:
Nice to have:
About the department:
The Environment and Energy department protects and preserves the environment to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. We engage communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions. We focus on reducing and responsibly managing waste, protecting and preserving ecosystems, delivering clean energy and promoting environmental stewardship.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
Note: You must attach a cover letter and resume with your application materials to be considered for this position.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Fahad Mansoor
hcpromo
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County's Environment and Energy department? Limited duration employees not eligible.
02
The requirements of this position are:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building, 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work for community events and meetings. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Ability to work in both office and field environments.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit. Click to read about the County Permit Program.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
03
In which of the following field(s) have you earned a degree? Check all that apply.
04
Select the highest degree you have completed in the field(s) you selected above.
05
List your completed post high school education, including the school(s) attended, area(s) of specialization, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have post high school education, type "None" in the space provided.
06
How many years of experience do you have planning or operating environmental programs such as recycling, solid waste, or other sustainability programs involving public/private coordination?
07
Describe your experience planning or operating environmental programs such as recycling, solid waste, or other sustainability programs involving public/private coordination, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
08
How many years of experience in a lead role do you have developing and implementing new programs, policies, and initiatives that have a broad public audience?
09
Describe your experience in a lead role developing and implementing new programs, policies, and initiatives that have a broad public audience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
10
How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have providing technical assistance and resources for the waste prevention, recycling, organics recycling, and/or sustainability programs?
11
Describe your experience providing technical assistance and resources for waste prevention, recycling, organics recycling, and/or sustainability programs, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
12
Do you have experience on ordinance enforcement and responding to questions and requests from the regulated community and others?
13
Describe your work experience on ordinance enforcement and responding to questions and requests from the regulated community and others, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.
14
Do you have experience using data management systems to maintain records, manage site visits and/or inspections, and track compliance information?
15
Describe your experience using data management systems to maintain records, manage site visits and/or inspections, and track compliance information, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.
16
If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?
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Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25EED380FM150
Department: Environment and Energy
Division: Recycling
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County's Environment and Energy (EE) department is seeking a Waste Reduction and Recycling Compliance Specialist, Senior to conduct outreach and compliance efforts related to Ordinance 13 business food waste recycling, commercial recycling and multifamily, recycling requirements. This position will also provide support in other areas, including business, multifamily, city programs and zero waste initiatives.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building, 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55415 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend work for community events and meetings. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About this position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a of the Environment and Energy department to apply for this position. Note: Limited duration employees not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Environmentalist, Senior. Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
- Lead Ordinance 13 outreach and compliance efforts related to business food waste recycling, commercial recycling, and multifamily recycling.
- Develop and manage a list of covered generators and related information; identify and verify covered generators; utilize data management system to maintain records, manage site visits, and track compliance information.
- Perform site visits; develop site visit procedures and forms; conduct outreach and education about the requirements and how to comply; conduct follow-up inspections, enforcement, and related work; track site visits, findings, steps for compliance, and compliance status.
- Provide support in other Waste Reduction & Recycling (WR&R) program areas, including business, multifamily, and city programs and zero waste initiatives.
- Investigate complaints received from the public and department.
- Issue citations and take other enforcement actions for ongoing ordinance violations that have not been resolved through education and department assistance.
- Recommend approval or denial of variances.
- Propose and draft ordinance revisions as necessary.
- Represent the county at public meetings and conferences.
- Prepare Ordinance 13 related communications for businesses and residents.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, public administration, public or environmental policy, urban and regional planning, environmental or natural science, or a field related to the position, and two years of experience planning or operating environmental programs such as recycling, solid waste, or other sustainability programs involving public/private coordination.
- Associate's degree in a field closely related to the assignment and four years of experience in work related to the assignment.
- Ability to work in both office and field environments.
- A valid driver's license the ability to obtain a
Nice to have:
- Experience:
- In a lead role developing and implementing new programs, policies, and initiatives that have a broad public audience.
- Providing technical assistance and resources for the waste prevention, recycling, organics recycling, and/or sustainability programs.
- On ordinance enforcement and responding to questions and requests from the regulated community and others.
- Using data management systems to maintain records, manage site visits and/or inspections, and track compliance information.
- Ability to:
- Be objective and handle difficult situations in a professional manner.
- Relate and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; comfortable making phone calls, conducting site visits, as well as writing and editing content.
- Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills.
About the department:
The Environment and Energy department protects and preserves the environment to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. We engage communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions. We focus on reducing and responsibly managing waste, protecting and preserving ecosystems, delivering clean energy and promoting environmental stewardship.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
Note: You must attach a cover letter and resume with your application materials to be considered for this position.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Fahad Mansoor
hcpromo
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
01
Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County's Environment and Energy department? Limited duration employees not eligible.
- Yes
- No
02
The requirements of this position are:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building, 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work for community events and meetings. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Ability to work in both office and field environments.
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit. Click to read about the County Permit Program.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
- Yes
- No
03
In which of the following field(s) have you earned a degree? Check all that apply.
- Business administration
- Environmental science
- Environmental policy
- Engineering
- Environmental health
- Natural science
- Physical science
- Public administration
- Public policy
- Urban and regional planning
- Another related field
- None of the above
04
Select the highest degree you have completed in the field(s) you selected above.
- Associates degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- None of the above
05
List your completed post high school education, including the school(s) attended, area(s) of specialization, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have post high school education, type "None" in the space provided.
06
How many years of experience do you have planning or operating environmental programs such as recycling, solid waste, or other sustainability programs involving public/private coordination?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
07
Describe your experience planning or operating environmental programs such as recycling, solid waste, or other sustainability programs involving public/private coordination, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
08
How many years of experience in a lead role do you have developing and implementing new programs, policies, and initiatives that have a broad public audience?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
09
Describe your experience in a lead role developing and implementing new programs, policies, and initiatives that have a broad public audience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
10
How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have providing technical assistance and resources for the waste prevention, recycling, organics recycling, and/or sustainability programs?
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
11
Describe your experience providing technical assistance and resources for waste prevention, recycling, organics recycling, and/or sustainability programs, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
12
Do you have experience on ordinance enforcement and responding to questions and requests from the regulated community and others?
- Yes
- No
13
Describe your work experience on ordinance enforcement and responding to questions and requests from the regulated community and others, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.
14
Do you have experience using data management systems to maintain records, manage site visits and/or inspections, and track compliance information?
- Yes
- No
15
Describe your experience using data management systems to maintain records, manage site visits and/or inspections, and track compliance information, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.
16
If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?
- Yes
- No
17
Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.
- Department email, unit bulletin board, or lateral/transfer process
- Employee Career Center (ECC)
- Employee Resource Group (ERG)
- Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
- HC Connect
- Hennepin County job notification emails
- hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com
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