Solid Waste Recycling Grant Coordinator - Oldham County Fiscal Court : Job Details

Part time position - 30 hours per weekSummary: Coordinate the administrative aspects of the solid waste and recycling department and programs as well as grant funded programs for all departments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities in Solid Waste and Recycling include the following. Other duties may be assigned.1. Coordinate programs, projects and activities for the department and educate the public about all aspects of solid waste disposal and recycling. 1. Coordinate programs, projects and activities for the department and educate the public about all aspects of solid waste disposal and recycling. 2. Compile reports and statistics and ensure compliance with program guidelines. 3. Prepare and enforce the franchise agreement for solid waste services. 4. Develop, submit and track the departmental budget. 5. Oversee the administrative operation of the recycling center. 6. Prepare, submit and oversee grant applications and awards for special projects or materials such as household hazardous waste collection and department related programs. 7. Prepare requests for proposals and bid specifications for various departmental programs and equipment. 8. Prepare and submit the State Annual Solid Waste Report. Compose and administer the Five-Year Solid Waste Management Plan for the County. 9. Issue waste hauling permits for haulers doing business in the County and oversee those haulers required annual reporting. 10. Review Comprehensive Solid Waste Ordinance to insure it is in line with current needs of the community. Update as needed. 11. Attend training made available through the KY Division of Waste Management, the Solid Waste Coordinators of KY (SWaCK), and the KY Recycling Coalition (KYRC). 12. Official staff liason to the Environmental, Recycling & Utilities Committee. Meetings are at noon on the first Tuesday of each month. 13. Designated Solid Waste Coordinator per KRS 224.43-505 Essential Duties and Responsibilities as Grant Coordinator include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Inform County departments and agencies of funding opportunities.

Advises local nonprofits on best practices for pursuing funding and organizational governance.

Staff liaison to the Grants Committee.

Requirements Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Detail oriented, professional attitude
• Possess strong organizational skills and time management skills

Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft applications. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Driver's License Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. Work Environment Characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.