Hybrid Recycling Coordinator en Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, WI

About the Department

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:         Recycling Coordinator 

LOCATION:        Red Cliff Transfer Station

WAGE:                $15.00/hour, 40 hours per week

SUPERVISOR:    Environmental Director 

THIS IS A REGULAR FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT POSITION

JOB SUMMARY:  Perform all necessary activities to coordinate and manage the Recycling Program at the Red Cliff Transfer Station for the Red Cliff Tribe.  

Position Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Primary responsibilities include:

1. Management of recycling operations and watches flow of recycled materials at the transfer station during normal business hours. 
2. Answers questions and promotes compliance with the recycling program to tribal employees and users of the facility. 
3. Develop outreach and conduct community education regarding recycling and reuse efforts to reduce landfill waste.  
4. Assist in facilitating community events, like Earth Day and Spring Clean Up.  
5. Collect, sort, and organize for transfer of recyclables, e-waste, tires, and metal goods.  
6. Maintain a clean, safe, and presentable working environment.  
7. Assist in the procurement of the Reuse Center and establishment of SOPs for intake of items and sales. 
8. Record items that are recycled and sold, in accordance with the EPA-approved Quality Assurance Project Plan under SWIFR Grant. 
9. Must achieve and maintain proper safety training (fork lift certification, HAZWOPER, etc.)
10. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list, but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.  The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:  None 

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:  Basic understanding of recycling policies, procedures, and recycling.  Basic knowledge of issues related to pollution and its’ effects on human and environmental health.  Basic knowledge of sustainability as it relates to environmental practices.  Ability to understand and follow safety procedures. Knowledge of light equipment operation and/or maintenance.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Good communication skills, both oral and written.
2. Must have excellent computer and organizational skills as well as ability to work alone and/or with a diverse group of people.
3. Must be able to bend and lift at least 50 pounds.  
4. Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate vehicle coverage and maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.   

Other Qualifications

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Treaty Natural Resources Staff, Tribal Administration and Tribal Community Members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Be able to walk through uneven terrain in various weather conditions.  Must be able to bend and lift at least 50 pounds.  The duties assigned to this position involve bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Office and outdoor setting with hours outside the normal 8am to 5pm hours for on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (8am-12pm). All Tribal Buildings are smoke free.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  May be required to travel to and from various project sites.  As needed, attend Tribal Council meetings and/or Treaty Natural Resource Division meetings as directed by supervisor.                                                                                      

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE:  The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner.  The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability.  Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all qualified applicants will be considered.

This job description is subject to change at employer’s discretion, after consultation with the employee.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The following items are required for this position:  

1. Completed Tribal Application, to include work history and references, available on the Tribal website.
2. Tribal Background Investigation Disclosure; available on the Tribal website.
3. Consent to Release Liability and Reference Information Form; available on the Tribal website.
4. Resume, preferred; cover letter, preferred.

Please download the forms from the links below.  Complete the forms and save them.  Then, please upload and attach them as "other" attachments with your application.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Human Resources Department

88455 Pike Road

Bayfield, WI  54814

www.redcliff-nsn.gov

[email protected]

(715)779-3700 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act.  All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

All applicants for employment with the Red Cliff Tribe will be subject to the background investigation and other requirements of RCCL Chapter 43, and are under a continuing obligation to supplement this application for employment with information concerning any convictions that occur after commencement of employment with the Tribe.