Share Email Opening Title Sustainable Waste Specialist  Description Come join our Sustainability Team as a Sustainable Waste Management Specialist! There is one regular, full-time, benefited position available at this time.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Maintains Zoo Doo administrative records and permitting.  Conducts regular testing of compost and results analysis to ensure compliance of process and product with City, County, and State regulations. Monitors all stages of compost preparations.  Determines proper mixture of feedstock to produce compost.  Directs equipment operators to transport and turn compost piles.  Monitors temperature and moisture levels. Coordinates and participates in the day-to-day work assignments for laborers involved in ongoing sustainable waste management projects. Leads others and performs activities including compost drying, screening, packaging, and delivery to vendors as needed. Oversees compost readiness and sales, including responding to inquiries from the public, zoo partners, and press.  Organizes the bi-annual Fecal-Fest, coordinating collection and loading of compost. Collects, maintains, and analyses revenue and donations information related to Zoo Doo. Tracks and reports out on waste diversion from landfill at the zoo, including recycling and composting.  Maintains waste records and assists with the preparation of reports as required. Acts as the zoo’s recycling and compost expert, and in-house resource for waste diversion inquires. Organizes, schedules, monitors, and participates in the pickup and collection of recyclable materials by zoo staff and contracted vendors. Coordinates with events staff, food service staff, and on-site vendors to make events more sustainable including reviewing food packaging and striving for ‘zero waste’ events. Trains and coordinates volunteers and participates in collecting and processing organic and recycling waste from zoo events and concerts. Works with zoo departments to develop public education programs and educational materials.  Plans, prepares, and conducts presentations for the public and staff, as directed. Researches, analyzes, and develops methods to improve and promote waste diversion zoo-wide.  Remains current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to the field. Supports implementing the zoo’s Sustainability Plan and waste management related program activities. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from an accredited college or university in related filed, and four (4) or more years’ experience running a recycling and/or composting program and training in biological processes, recycling, and composting techniques; and/or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience.  A valid Washington Driver’s License. Compost Facility Operator Training Certificate (either through WORC or USCC) or ability to obtain certificate within one year of hire. Knowledge of large-scale recycling and composting techniques and biological processes. Experience in public contact work and/or experience in program coordination Ability to confidently represent the zoo when dealing with the public. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekend and/or holidays. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position must frequently lift or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. A considerable amount of walking and standing is required. Some stooping and crouching is required to access items on lower shelves. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a typical office environment and/or outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.  This position requires working with animal feces. Pay: $28.00 per hour, plus benefits. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid WA driver's license (or convert a valid out of state license to a WA license within 30 days of hire). A criminal background check, driving record review, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment tuberculosis test will be required of the selected applicant. Application Directions: Applications are accepted online through our Jobs Page at zoo.org/jobs; no other forms of application will be accepted. Cover letter and resume are required. Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in application and employment for any reason, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability or medical status including genetic information, and/or veteran’s status. Woodland Park Zoo is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in all of its services. If you need accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact our recruiting team at careers@zoo.org.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number FAC-20-00022   EOE Statement Woodland Park Zoo is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in application and employment for any reason, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability or medical status including genetic information, and/or veteran’s status.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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