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C4118-03/00 RECYCLING PROGRAM MANAGER GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs difficult professional and administrative work in directing the activities of the recycling program and implementing programs to meet long-term waste reduction goals; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised over subordinate professional and non-professional personnel. TYPICAL TASKS: Provides planning, direction and information for future solid waste management alternatives to using the landfill; Provides planning and research assistance for all solid waste management activities; Provides solid waste planning technical assistance to new businesses and other potential waste sources; Oversees the development, implementation, and operation of the household hazardous waste collection program; Provides staff support for a variety of solid waste management efforts such as Landfill Search Committee, Regional Solid Waste Task Farce, Solid Waste Reduction Task Farce; Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Task Force; Acts as liaison with other governments in and outside North Carolina to share information about recycling programs; Oversees recycling programs and budget; manage recycling coordinators' time; Negotiates contracts with recycling program contractors; troubleshoots problem azeas; oversees daily management by other staff and volunteers; plans program expansions; Manages contractual aspects of commercial and drop-off recycling programs; Works with Town departments and Counties, Universities and other officials to ensure quality of contracts and to increase the amount of recycled materials purchased; Performs related tasks as required. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of waste reduction strategies; comprehensive knowledge of local government recycling programs; comprehensive knowledge of the recycling industry including mazketing of materials, education, public relations, collection and processing, operations, equipment, and federal and state policies; knowledge of techniques and practices on using the landfill; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to supervise personnel; ability to develop and administer effective programs; ability to manage programs; ability to deal effectively with staff, business community, vendors, elected officials and the general public. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, business or public administration, communications; or related area and at least 5 years experience in recycling or waste reduction programs or related azea including at least 2 years supervisory experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Cazolina.