JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Recycling Program Educator

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  December 1998

 

ORG/POS #:  2100/1483

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To perform all activities for informing and teaching members of the public about recycling by developing and presenting classes to schools and other organizations.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Solid Waste Services Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Presents recycling programs to schools, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood associations and other organizations.

 

2.         Prepares training materials, including lesson plans with identified learning objectives, and any other materials needed for presentations to classes and other groups; develops and ensures availability of needed handout material for presentations.

 

3.         Maintains hard copy files and records of all training activities, including type of presentation, materials presented, and details of each group trained.

 

4.         Prepares regular monthly and special narrative reports listing the number and type of presentations presented and information regarding the persons trained.

 

5.         Provides information and assists in the preparation of public service announcements (PSAs) and news releases for use in educating the public regarding recycling and related topics.

 

6.         Maintains a library of educational materials, such as audiovisual slides, tapes, and other teaching aids, including books, periodicals and newsletters, for use by the public and Department personnel.

 

7.         Maintains a calendar of scheduled presentations to ensure that all requested programs are prepared and presented in a timely manner and without scheduling conflicts; provides information to supervisor for planning, scheduling, and presenting training classes.

 

8.         Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

 

None.

JOB SPECIFICATION

RECYCLING PROGRAM EDUCATOR

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of average difficulty in informing and teaching members of the public about recycling by developing and presenting classes to schools and other organizations.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  December 1998

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (illustrative)

 

Presents recycling programs to schools, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood associations and other organizations.

 

Prepares training materials, including lesson plans with identified learning objectives, and any other materials needed for presentations to classes and other groups; develops and ensures availability of needed handout material for presentations.

 

Maintains hard copy files and records of all training activities, including type of presentation, materials presented, and details of each group trained.

 

Prepares regular monthly and special narrative reports listing the number and type of presentations presented and information regarding the persons trained.

 

Provides information and assists in the preparation of public service announcements (PSAs) and news releases for use in educating the public regarding recycling and related topics.

 

Maintains a library of educational materials, such as audiovisual slides, tapes, and other teaching aids, including books, periodicals and newsletters, for use by the public and Department personnel.

 

Maintains a calendar of scheduled presentations to ensure that all requested programs are prepared and presented in a timely manner and without scheduling conflicts; provides information to supervisor for planning, scheduling, and presenting training classes.

 

Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

 

Good knowledge of training techniques and methods.

 

Some knowledge of educational and training materials, equipment, and tools.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Ability to develop training materials.

 

Ability to assist in the preparation of public service announcements (PSAs) and news releases.

JOB TITLE:     Recycling Program Educator

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

Ability to prepare narrative and numerical reports.

 

Ability to maintain hard copy records and files.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, with individuals and groups, and in writing.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of two (2) years of college coursework in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related area; two (2) years experience in developing and presenting training programs, or related area; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

JOB TITLE:     Recycling Program Educator

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)	20
Carrying (lbs.)	20
Stooping, Bending	ü
Kneeling, Squatting	ü
Walking	ü
Standing	ü
Sitting	ü
Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)		ü
Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel	ü
Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)	ü
Eye-Hand Coordination	ü
Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)	ü
Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)	ü
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)	ü
Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)	ü
Hearing	ü

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions		ü
Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)		ü
Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts		ü
Work in High, Precarious Places		ü
Fumes or Dust		ü
Toxic or Caustic Chemicals		ü
Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)		ü
Low Noise (e.g., business office)	ü
Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)		ü
Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)		ü