Job Details

Salary: $28.00 - $33.00 Hourly

Location : Napa, CA

Job Type: Part Time (Non Seasonal)

Job Number: 24-PT-UTL-2

Department: Utilities

Opening Date: 04/09/2024

DESCRIPTION

The City of Napa is seeking candidates for a part-time Recycling Program Assistant (Part-Time) position assisting our Solid Waste and Recycling Division with community recycling, composting, and solid waste program goals. Do you have interest in outreach and educational campaigns?

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We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills that allow for success when interacting with various levels of the Napa Valley School District and local private schools. This position will work approximately 15-20 hours per week. Work hours are between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and flexibility exists to meet scheduling needs; however, there is an exception with workshops and special events that fall on occasional weekends and evenings.

Note About Temporary & Part-Time Positions: Part-time positions are not to exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Temporary and part-time employees are at-will and not covered by the Civil Service System. Some benefits for temporary employees include sick leave, temporary employee retirement plan, and 3.5% bilingual pay if applicable.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Engage with all levels as needed within Napa schools including students, teachers, custodians, staff, and administration to effectively outreach, educate, and assist to improve waste reduction, recycling, and compost programs at various school sites throughout the City;
• Conduct onsite assessments to review and record the performance of schools recycling and composting programs and provide needed technical assistance;
• Facilitate and deliver presentations to local schools, students, and administration regarding recycling, composting, and waste reduction on behalf of the City of Napa;
• Facilitate, coordinate, and lead school field trips of the City of Napa Recycling and Compost Facility;
• Assist at workshops and special events as a face of the City of Napa and Napa Recycling & Waste Services;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Interest in environmental and waste reduction fields; Worked independently and without constant supervision; Ability to interact and educate various stakeholders in multiple schools within the City; Familiar with Microsoft Office and basic computer programs and systems.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Ability to: Perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting items (up to 50 lbs.), bending, standing, or walking; Follow oral and written instructions; Work independently; Work in a recycling and compost facility environment, which may be noisy, dusty, unclean, and have strong odors.
• Special Requirements: Possession and continued maintenance of a Valid California Class "C" Driver's License and a good driving record is required.
• Proficient in Spanish is desired but not required.

Qualified applicants will have a proven track record of demonstrating the following competencies:

• Collaborating: Working with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Flexibility: adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying innovative ways, and collaborating to make the change successful.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating Action: Taking timely action to accomplish work goals; taking action beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Influencing: Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.

CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

• Integrity - Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.
  
• Service - Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.
  
• Inclusion - Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.
  
• Collaboration - Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

What happens next? We will review applications and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.

Please list all employers held within the last ten years in the work history section. Candidates may include history beyond ten years if related to the position. If you held multiple positions with one employer, please list each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.

Applicants selected to move forward may be asked to participate in any combination of the following: a written examination, job related exercise, phone interview, in-person interview(s), and/or web-based testing.

Language Equity

• If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-###-####. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y seleccin en espaol, contctenos al 707-###-####. Estas solicitudes se evaluarn caso por caso.

Reasonable Accommodations: Our Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process should advise the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be acquired by calling 707-###-####, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment will improve our talents to benefit the residents we serve.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT TEMPORARY PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT:

Temporary part-time employees are considered to be at-will, and are not covered by the City's Civil Service System.