Specialist, Solid Waste and Recycling Environmental Health & Safety

Ensures the safe and proper operation of the solid waste and recycling program. 

1.      Demonstrates sound business ethics including but not limited to those outlined by Cal Farley’s Model of Leadership and Service, Strategic Plan, policies and regulations.  Maintains confidentiality where appropriate.

2.      Assures and monitors compliance with all internal and external agencies to include all functions that attain and maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory agencies.

3.      Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others by exhibiting:

                                 Individual maturity

                                 Respect for others

                                 A team-centered approach

                                 Maintenance of confidential information

                                 An appreciation of a multicultural workplace

4.      Participate in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency. 

5.      Effectively manages financial, informational and physical resources to achieve the organization’s objectives.

6.      Reports (and if possible, provide intervention for) incidents of abuse or potential abuse involving residents to the appropriate supervisor.

7.      Always performs work in a safe manner.  Maintains an organized and safe work area.  Consider the safety of others at all times and reports unsafe conditions. 

8.      Promotes the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process by identifying quality indicators and opportunities for departmental and organizational process improvement.

9.      Within departmental parameters, exhibits customer service, decision-making and problem-solving skills to include establishing and maintaining liaison with external vendors and within the Cal Farley organization.

10.  Generate reports, correspondence and other documentation as assigned.

11.  Attends and participates in administrative/staff/committee meetings as assigned.

12.  Exhibits effective communication skills.

13.  Facilitates other projects as assigned.

1.      A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required.

2.      Class B-CDL preferred or able to obtain in 6 months.

3.      One year’s experience in solid waste and recycling operations is preferred.

4.      Must possess exceptional time management and detail-orientation skills.

5.      Must be at least 21 years of age.

6.      Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, prolonged sitting/standing.

7.      Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license.

8.      Must be available for travel as needed.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance