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Operations Coordinator, Special Waste

  1. DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
Posted on: 05/30/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

MANHATTAN

  1. No exam required

Department

Waste Prevention Reuse Recyc

$60,889.00 – $94,521.00

Job Description

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets. Under Local Law 199 of 2019, the Department of Sanitation is required to implement a program known as Commercial Waste Zones (CWZ), which transfers the regulation of private waste haulers to the Department of Sanitation.

DSNY is seeking a successful candidate that will report to Senior Management, with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision making; the successful candidate will perform professional, complex and responsible program management, staff supervision, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and/or evaluation of community development programs and resources including and field operations work. The candidate will also be supporting our Special Waste program which provides residents the opportunity to recycle batteries, electronics, paint, etc. Work could be at the Special Waste Sites or our SAFE Disposal Events.

Duties will include:

- Reviewing invoices and managing data for the Special Waste Program
- Ensuring programs are in compliance with Local, State and Federal regulations and requirements
- Research, evaluate and make recommendations on program implementation
- Preparing comprehensive reports and presentations on program and project status
- Supporting the team with field work when needed

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058


Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.


Preferred Skills

- Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, writing, and project management skills. - Experienced in data analysis using Excel. - Proficiency in use of leading word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. MS Office Systems. - Interest and experience in recycling, solid waste management, and sustainability. - Possession of a New York State motor vehicle driver’s license.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Job ID

715904

Title code

56058

Civil service title

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Operations Coordinator, Special Waste

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

44 Beaver St., N.Y.

  1. Constituent Services & Community Programs

Operations Coordinator, Special Waste

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