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Solid Waste & Recycling Outreach Specialist I

Salary

$22.78 - $33.04 Hourly

Location

AZ 85297, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0019

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

07/14/2025

Closing Date

7/27/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Solid Waste & Recycling Outreach Specialist I . With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Solid Waste & Recycling Outreach Specialist I reports to the Environmental Services Supervisor . The primary job duties of this position include:

+ Conduct field inspections to educate and gain compliance from residents, employees, and businesses.

+ Monitor and clear contamination from drop-off recycling locations.

+ Responsible for the setup, organization, and breakdown of event booths, involving physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, and assembling materials to ensure an engaging and visually appealing presentation that attracts attendees. These events may be outside of normal business hours.

+ Attends special events to increase awareness of solid waste programs and services.

+ Attend and cover workshops, meetings, and conferences, as needed, as a representative for Gilbert’s Solid Waste & Recycling office. These events may be outside of normal business hours.

+ Assist II with creating and conducting presentations on waste reduction, waste diversion, and sustainability for schools, businesses, and employees.

+ Creates and distributes brochures, fliers, and educational notices

+ View Full Job Description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1149560?keywords=outreach%20specialist&pagetype=classSpecifications)

About You

At Team Gilbert , we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ Associate's degree preferred but not required.

+ 1 year of experience in a customer RELATIONS environment.

+ Circular Arizona Membership within 6 months of hire or promotion.

+ SWANA Membership within 6 months of hire or promotion.

+ Valid Arizona Driver's License required at the time of hire.

This position requires a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen.

This position has been designated as a medium work position that spends most of the workday in both an outdoor and office environment. Click here (https://www.ssa.gov/OP\_Home/cfr20/404/404-1567.htm#:~:text=Sedentary%20work%20involves%20lifting%20no,in%20carrying%20out%20job%20duties.) to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:

+ Posting Closes: July 27, 2025

+ Candidate Review: July 28, 2025, to July 31, 2025

+ Interview Invites Sent: August 4, 2025

+ In-Person Interviews: Week of August 11, 2025

+ Anticipated Start Date: September 2, 2025

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work, and play.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers, and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

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If you have completed any post high school coursework in education, marketing, business, or a related field, please describe your additional coursework in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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Do you have at least one year of experience in a customer service environment?

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How many years of experience do you have assisting in the creation and/or implementation of programs/pilot programs or projects, to include the use of current computer and audio-visual technology?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

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How many years of experience do you have assisting in the development and delivery of programs or projects, to include, acting as a liaison to internal departments, outside agencies, the public, businesses and schools for the coordination of efforts?

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+ 1-2

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How many years of experience do you have creating and delivering oral and audio-visual presentations to the public, including schools, community groups/organizations and businesses?

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+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

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How many years of experience do you have responding to questions related to programs or services, to include educating the public, professional organization members, home owner association members and an organization's employees on programs or services?

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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