Posted: 11-Feb-26
Location: San Diego, California
Type: Full Time
Years of Experience:
Internal Number: 26548001
County of San Diego
Department of Public Works - Recycling Section
RECYCLING SPECIALIST II
Future Salary Increases:
** June 2026 – 4.57% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 – 4.07% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.07% Market Adjustment)
Job Offers will take place the week of April 6, 2026
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Ideal Candidate Profile
The following qualifications are considered desirable for the Recycling Specialist II position:
- Professional level environmental experience
- Professional experience in conducting market analysis and waste composition studies; conducting evaluation and feasibility studies on waste reduction, waste diversion, household waste recycling, and/or resource recovery programs; and preparing progress reports from collected data
- Experience in contract management including issuing statements of work, budget and compliance tracking
- Professional experience in creating and implementing marketing and public outreach programs pertaining to waste reduction and diversion including social media
- Experience in developing and delivering presentations to trade groups, businesses, and community groups pertaining to waste reduction and diversion
- Ability to represent the organization to promote and discuss recycling practices in live appearances, including media interviews and other public-facing communications
- Experience in assisting entities to comply with administrative or ordinance requirements and/or code enforcement
- Experience in planning and implementing community events
- Knowledge of solid waste recycling programs and State of California laws affecting recycling and a broad spectrum of materials, including paper; glass and plastics; construction and demolition debris; organic materials; and/or household hazardous waste
- Excellent verbal and written communications, interpersonal skills, and teamwork/collaboration skills
If you believe that you possess these qualifications and skills, join our team!
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency; AND,
- One (1) year of professional experience performing duties in the development, implementation, and administration of a private or public solid waste recycling program or non-burn resource recovery program; OR
- One year of experience as a Recycling Specialist I with the County of San Diego.
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