Job Posting
: Nov 8, 2023, 12:00:00 AMClosing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 22, 2023, 11:59:00 PMPay Basis
: YearlyThis position will support the department’s material management diversion programs, including its recycling, composting, and source reduction programs.
Full description and application available here by searching for job number 859823.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
· Support the development, implementation, and management of the department’s waste diversion programs, including recycling, composting, and source reduction programs
· Develop content for community education and outreach events, presentations, website, blogs, and newsletters
· Coordinate and lead community education and outreach activities, such as presenting or tabling at community meetings or events and providing education or guidance to diverse audiences in schools and other organizations (This will include occasional work on evenings or weekends.)
· Support grant applications, grant management, and reporting
· Support strategic planning efforts related to waste diversion
· Support tracking and evaluating the department’s waste diversion initiatives and goals
· Respond to resident/public inquiries and service requests related to department waste diversion programs
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: Department of Streets & Sanitation
Address: DePaul Center, 333 S. State Street
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. (Occasional work on evenings or weekends will be required)
THIS POSITION IS CAREER SERVICE.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a related field, supplemented by three years of experience in program administration, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.
NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at time of processing.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
· Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Environmental Science, Sustainability or degree directly related to the position
· Previous experience developing or implementing programs or policy for solid waste diversion such as recycling,
composting, and source reduction
· Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software Word and Excel
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.