Solid Waste Specialist
At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring... contaminated ecological systems. Thinking differently and challenging the norm is our mandate. Every day we plan for the unexpected, develop critical insights, and deliver new, creative adaptive solutions.
Job Overview
As a Zero Waste Specialist with APTIM, you will be responsible to support our waste minimization team for public and private sector clients. You will be working on solid waste related issues including zero waste, waste minimization, sustainable materials management, organic waste diversion, and recycling.
What You Can Expect From APTIM
Work that is worthy of your time and talent
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
A voice in making our company better
Investment into your personal and professional development
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Perform material sorting services/evaluations to assist clients identify contamination and waste reduction, recycling and/or organic diversion opportunities.
Provide technical assistance via in-person and virtual to support client diversion needs and/or mandates.
Conduct in-person waste audits/sorts related to City of San Francisco ordinances and/or state mandates.
Support relationships with regulatory entities and the City's hauler.
Stay up to date on emerging solid waste related regulations.
Perform data entry using APTIM's mobile waste data collection tool.
Perform quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) of client data including the use of spreadsheets and databases
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in sustainability, environmental policy, environmental studies, climate science, comprehensive planning, or related field is preferred.
Must have at least 3+ years of experience being a Sustainability Waste Specialist
Perform material sorting services/evaluations to assist clients identify contamination and waste reduction, recycling and/or organic diversion opportunities.
Provide technical assistance via in-person and virtual to support client diversion needs and/or mandates.
Conduct in-person waste audits/sorts related to City of San Francisco ordinances and/or state mandates.
Support relationships with regulatory entities and the City's hauler.
Stay up to date on emerging solid waste related regulations.
Perform data entry using APTIM's mobile waste data collection tool.
Perform quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) of client data including the use of spreadsheets and databases.
Knowledge and experience on solid waste, recycling, zero waste, circular economy, plastics and packaging, and waste minimization strategies, etc. occurring in states across the U.S. and at the national level.
Fieldwork experience performing waste evaluations and audits.
The ability to present ideas effectively and deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
Experience in several of the following areas:
Solid waste management, recycling, zero waste, and circular economy
Sustainable materials management
Plastics and packaging
Lifecycle assessments
Knowledge of environmental education and/or resource management.
Uses time effectively; anticipates obstacles, adjusts priorities as needs change and keeps others informed of progress.
Excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Strong written and oral communication.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Other Essential Job Fuctions
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Work overtime as assigned.
Travel overnight as required.
Work cooperatively with others.
Interact with employees and others in the workplace in an appropriate manner.
Use a computer for tasks such as communicating by email and preparing reports and work schedules using Microsoft Office software.
Review and analyze data and information concerning projects.
Plan, prioritize and monitor daily tasks and activities.
Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families. APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death & dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc. APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law. The targeted salary for this position is $85,000 per year.
Physical Requirements
Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C
Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100
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Job Overview
As a Zero Waste Specialist with APTIM, you will be responsible to support our waste minimization team for public and private sector clients. You will be working on solid waste related issues including zero waste, waste minimization, sustainable materials management, organic waste diversion, and recycling.
What You Can Expect From APTIM
Work that is worthy of your time and talent
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
A voice in making our company better
Investment into your personal and professional development
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Perform material sorting services/evaluations to assist clients identify contamination and waste reduction, recycling and/or organic diversion opportunities.
Provide technical assistance via in-person and virtual to support client diversion needs and/or mandates.
Conduct in-person waste audits/sorts related to City of San Francisco ordinances and/or state mandates.
Support relationships with regulatory entities and the City's hauler.
Stay up to date on emerging solid waste related regulations.
Perform data entry using APTIM's mobile waste data collection tool.
Perform quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) of client data including the use of spreadsheets and databases
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in sustainability, environmental policy, environmental studies, climate science, comprehensive planning, or related field is preferred.
Must have at least 3+ years of experience being a Sustainability Waste Specialist
Perform material sorting services/evaluations to assist clients identify contamination and waste reduction, recycling and/or organic diversion opportunities.
Provide technical assistance via in-person and virtual to support client diversion needs and/or mandates.
Conduct in-person waste audits/sorts related to City of San Francisco ordinances and/or state mandates.
Support relationships with regulatory entities and the City's hauler.
Stay up to date on emerging solid waste related regulations.
Perform data entry using APTIM's mobile waste data collection tool.
Perform quality assurance/quality control (QAQC) of client data including the use of spreadsheets and databases.
Knowledge and experience on solid waste, recycling, zero waste, circular economy, plastics and packaging, and waste minimization strategies, etc. occurring in states across the U.S. and at the national level.
Fieldwork experience performing waste evaluations and audits.
The ability to present ideas effectively and deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
Experience in several of the following areas:
Solid waste management, recycling, zero waste, and circular economy
Sustainable materials management
Plastics and packaging
Lifecycle assessments
Knowledge of environmental education and/or resource management.
Uses time effectively; anticipates obstacles, adjusts priorities as needs change and keeps others informed of progress.
Excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Strong written and oral communication.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Other Essential Job Fuctions
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Work overtime as assigned.
Travel overnight as required.
Work cooperatively with others.
Interact with employees and others in the workplace in an appropriate manner.
Use a computer for tasks such as communicating by email and preparing reports and work schedules using Microsoft Office software.
Review and analyze data and information concerning projects.
Plan, prioritize and monitor daily tasks and activities.
Complete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families. APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death & dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc. APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law. The targeted salary for this position is $85,000 per year.
Physical Requirements
Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C
Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100
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