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Home My WebLink AboutRecycling CoordinatorUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Recycling Coordinator Department: Public Works Division: Resource Management Supervisor: Resource Management Superintendent FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 12 Job Number: 1206 Job Summary Under direction, develops, implements, markets and coordinates waste diversion and recycling programs through Resource Management. Provides technical assistance for environmental monitoring at the landﬁll. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Evaluates, operates, and administers current recycling programs associated with the Landﬁll such as food waste reduction and composting, drop-site recycling, tires, white goods, scrap metal, household hazardous waste, electronic waste, and others. • Develops, implements, and coordinates new waste diversion programs associated with the Landﬁll in order to increase recycling and reduce landﬁlling. • Coordinates recycling center operations through drop-oﬀ sites, private contractor site and Landﬁll site, the bin recycling program and the City’s solid waste advertising and promotions. • Assists in compost production, quality control and product/process development. • Identiﬁes customers and markets compost products. • Develops informational/educational programs, educational lessons, tours, presentations, event planning and volunteer management. • Provides outreach and marketing for programs - brochures, graphic design, social media and website, and new releases. • Assists in regional planning eﬀorts. • Categorizes, packages and maintains records of household hazardous waste in preparation for shipping, stocks shelves of exchange room with recycled products. • Administers and coordinates special projects associated with outside agencies related to waste diversion and Landﬁll sponsorship. • Provides information and referrals to the general public regarding solid waste disposal and recycling options. • Prepares and delivers presentations regarding landﬁll services and activities to a variety of community organizations. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Serves as EMR for Iowa City EMS Program, attend monthly meetings, work on planning and implementation, provide reporting and auditing for program funding. • Participate in regional and state events for waste/recycling industry and keep current with industry changes by attending state and national conferences. • Prepares and administers grant application and funding. • Works with staﬀ on data collection, analysis and report writing for landﬁll air/gas monitoring, stormwater monitoring, groundwater monitoring and leachate monitoring. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in construction management, solid waste disposal, recycling or commodity marketing. • Hazardous Waste Operator Certiﬁcation within one year of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Environmental Science, Business Management, Education or Marketing. • Compost certiﬁcation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to analyze technical and statistical information and formulate practical plans and solutions to a problem. • Ability to develop and present mathematical budget information and cost estimates. • Ability to eﬀectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to establish eﬀective working relationships with elected oﬃcials, state and local government staﬀ, local businesses and other solid waste professionals. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to read and interpret specialized reports and grant application rules. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Knowledge of local, regional and environmental practices. • Knowledge of solid waste collection, disposal and recycling methods. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing basic, entry-level daily tasks and assignments. Does not carry out disciplinary action, does not hire or fire, is not responsible for writing or delivering performance review. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________