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Refuse Compliance Investigator - EXAM

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Refuse Compliance Investigator - EXAM

Salary

$25.80 - $33.17 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-1866-C1

Department

59 Department of Public Service

Division

Division of Refuse Collection

Opening Date

10/31/2025

Closing Date

11/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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+ Benefits

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Definition

Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting investigations concerning the collection and disposal of acceptable and unacceptable waste materials in order to ensure conformance with governing refuse collection codes, rules and regulations, and relevant ordinances; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

+ Conducts investigations in order to ensure proper storage, collection, and disposal of residential acceptable and unacceptable waste;

+ Investigates citizen complaints of alleged refuse code violations, which may include interviews with witnesses, collecting evidence, locating alleged suspects through research and witness statements, and utilizing cameras to capture illegal dumping activity; recommends corrective action;

+ Monitors acceptable and unacceptable waste storage, collection, and disposal practices in order to ensure compliance with City Codes, State, and Federal Environmental Protection Agency Regulations;

+ Conducts public education programs for schools and civic groups; participates with a refuse perspective in community improvement programs to facilitate safe streets, environmental protections, and to reduce illegal activities;

+ Makes recommendations concerning repair, replacement, or relocation of trash and recycling containers;

+ Screens public complaints regarding illegal dumping of acceptable and unacceptable waste and refers other complaints to appropriate department;

+ Provides information and compiles statistical reports as needed for use in managerial reports;

+ Updates quarter section maps and computer records in order to maintain current records of residents served, and level and kind of service provided;

Interprets city codes and rules and regulations, recommends changes in procedures, and issues orders for correcting deficiencies and violations to responsible parties as they relate to proper storage, collection, and disposal of residential acceptable and unacceptable waste;

+ Prepares case files for civil and criminal court cases initiated by investigations of code violations;

+ Prepares notices of violations in conformance with City Code requirements; serves notices of violations and civil penalties to owners and tenants;

+ Maintains records of conditions found and recommendations made for each investigation;

+ Assists in coordinating refuse collection services provided by the City for special events;

+ Assists route supervisor on planning and implementing refuse collection in new areas or making changes to existing areas;

+ May give testimony in court as it relates to illegal dumping or violation of City refuse codes;

+ May represent the City in various community programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in customer relations, public contact work as an inspector or investigator, acceptable and unacceptable waste collection, or waste disposal.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create aNEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and willreplacethe names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a computer exam covering Reading Comprehension, Public Relations, Logic and Reasoning, Information Ordering, Problem Sensitivity, Map Reading, Refuse Collection (City of Columbus Title 13 Refuse Collection Code), PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel 2016.

The exam is expected to be administered in December. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short-term Disability

+ Life Insurance

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have two years of experience in customer relations, public contact work as an inspector or investigator, acceptable and unacceptable waste collection, or waste disposal?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

+ o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

+ o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

Required Question

Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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