Environmental Resources - Environmental Initiatives
Salary:
$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location :
Apple Valley, MN
Job Type:
6 month Temp
Job Number:
9000c.25.001
Department:
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES - 2480101
Opening Date:
02/10/2025
Closing Date:
3/14/2025 4:30 PM Central
General Description
POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Resources- Environmental Initiatives
HOURS: Full-Time Temporary
HIRING RANGE: $18.00 - 20.00/hourly depending on qualifications
LOCATION: Western Service Center, Apple Valley
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025
This position is a great opportunity for a current college student or recent college graduate to explore their interest and gain work experience in the solid waste and recycling field.
It's a temporary (6-month), full-time (40 hours/week) for a college student or graduate interested in the areas of waste prevention, reuse, and recycling activities. This position functions in a staff-level capacity as part of the Environmental Initiatives (EI) Unit of the Environmental Resources Department at the Western Service Center in Apple Valley, MN.
The will assist EI Unit staff in solid waste management projects and programs, including support for the business recycling program (e.g., research and assist in waste diversion audits, inventory and update program data, conduct onsite technical assistance), support for the multi-unit residential recycling program (e.g., research and assist in diversion measurement, assist to implement new program name, assist in program outreach and education),support for public event recycling and support for the school waste prevention and recycling program (e.g., onsite assistance, inventory and update existing school resources, research reusable products, assist in wasted food prevention). Additional learning opportunities will occur through engagement in other Environmental Resources Department activities.
NOTE : Hiring manager requests applicants attach a cover letter and resume.
Minimum Qualifications
• 2 years of pertinent coursework towards the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in physical or biological sciences, geographic information systems, resource/waste management, environmental studies/sustainability, environmental education/communication, environmental planning, engineering, or another closely related field;
AND
• Valid driver's license
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
Assist Environmental Initiatives Unit staff in solid waste management projects and programs.
Support the business recycling program, including to research and assist with waste diversion audits, program data management and technical assistance to businesses (e.g., label recycling containers).
Assist the multi-unit residential recycling program, including assist in the development and conducting of waste diversion measurements and assist with program outreach and education.
Assist with research and best practices development for low waste opportunities at park rental facilities, including to identify needs for and availability of reusable and compostable products.
Assist with event recycling and environmental education at public events.
Support the school waste prevention and recycling program, including to assist in onsite technical assistance in schools (e.g., label recycling bins, student/staff education), inventory and update existing school resources, research reusable products, and assist in wasted food prevention.
Participate in field and office learning opportunities with other Environmental Resources Department program staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
• Effective written and oral communications skills required.
• Excellent computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet, etc. required.
• Demonstrated ability to:
o build and maintain relationships;
o motivate others;
o demonstrate flexibility in work assignments;
o work both independently and with others;
o work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds;
o follow and develop processes;
o manage a project;
o take the initiative in work assignments, organize them, and complete them;
o conduct research and organize information; and
o develop reports.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employee will on occasion be required to work evenings and weekends within the 40 hours/week for scheduled events. Employee will be working indoors and also in outside weather conditions, being exposed to cold and hot temperatures, precipitation, direct sunlight, wind, dust, and pollen. Lifting requirement, up to 35 pounds, on an occasional basis.
Selection Process
You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
We assign you a score based on your qualifications
Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
We extend an offer and conduct background checks
Visit our Benefits site for more information.
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*******Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below and application materials. It is IMPERATIVE that information provided on the application and resume are detailed and clearly outline your work experience & skills. They must also support and/or match answers to the supplemental questions.Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
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Minimum Qualification Screening:
Have you completed at least 2 years of pertinent coursework
OR
a completed degree in a physical or biological sciences, geographic information systems, resource/waste management, environmental studies, environmental education/communication, environmental planning, or engineering?
Yes
no
03
Please select the highest level of education completed or degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent
Professional/Technical Certificate equivalent to 1 year of full-time post secondary education
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
04
Select the field of study for your Bachelor or Master's Degree.
Physical or Biological Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Geography, Biology)
Resource/Waste Management/Sustainability
Environmental Education/Communication
Environmental Studies
Environmental Planning
Environmental Health
Natural/Environmental Sciences (Park & Recreation, Outdoor Ed, Natural Resources)
Public Health
Other related environmental degree (please identify)
Other degree (please identify)
I have an Associate's degree
No degree
05
If selected "Other related environmental degree" or "Other degree" above, describe including your degree held.
06
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
07
Do you have experience driving a trailer?
Yes
No
08
Have you completed any
hands-on environmental field work ? The work experience may have been earned as a volunteer, or direct employment. Experience should be clearly identified on your application.
Yes
No
09
Select which of the following best describes your years of experience leading or participating in environmental programs. This experience must be clearly listed on your application.
2 years or more
1 year
Less than 1 year
No experience, but willing to gain.
10
Check all that apply
regarding work you have performed in school or in a professional capacity. This experience must be on your application.
Writing Summaries/Reports
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Developing and Managing a Project
Conducting Research
Giving Presentations
None of the above
11
Check all that apply
regarding your experience coordinating activities with various individuals. This experience must be listed on your application.
Peers
Professors
Business Professionals
State/City/County Professionals
Non-profit and/or groups
None of the above
12
Check all that apply
from the list below regarding your computer skills.
MS Excel
MS Word
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
None of the above
13
Select the statement below that best describes your work preferences.
I prefer working primarily with the public.
I prefer working primarily on the computer.
I prefer working with the public and on the computer equally.
14
Select the statement below that best describes your work preferences.
I prefer working independently.
I prefer working in a group.
I prefer working with independently and in a group equally.
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Would you be willing to accept an offer between $18.00 - 20.00? The hourly rate that is offered is dependent on qualifications.
Yes
No
Required Question