Salary: $4,368.00 Monthly
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: R-12807
Department: Department of Environmental Management
Opening Date: 07/03/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Description
Performs as a trainee in the implementation and coordination of county-wide recycling, reuse and waste reduction programs, including demonstration projects and educational, promotional and informational activities; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class represents the entry level in the Recycling Specialist series which is designed to provide career introduction and development in the functions of the recycling, reuse and waste reduction programs, projects and activities of the County of Maui. Duties are assigned as part of a developmental process to acquaint the incumbent with the standard practices and processes of the section. The incumbent receives orientation with respect to the section's policies, procedures and objectives and is closely supervised through detailed instructions in work methods and practices and through review during all phases of work.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
Under close supervision and following specific instructions, assists in organizing, developing, implementing and monitoring existing and proposed recycling, reuse, and waste reduction programs, demonstration projects, and educational and promotional activities. Assists in the dissemination of pertinent materials to schools, community groups and associations. Receives training and assists in conducting feasibility and system design studies through on-site investigation of facilities; establishing and monitoring accounts relative to each program; processing registration forms and license applications; verifying qualifications and securing compliance agreements; maintaining databases related to recycling reduction and reuse projects and programs; compiling and evaluating data and statistics; conducting research; responding to recycling related queries from businesses, community organizations and the general public; and preparing correspondence and reports. More difficult assignments are given upon satisfactory completion of tasks.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, public health, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Type 3).
Knowledge of: principles of psychology, sociology and human behavior; knowledge of recycling, reuse, waste reduction, and waste recovery trends and developments; government and community organizations and functions; principles and techniques of preparing informational and educational materials; publicity methods and media; research methods and techniques; computer and report writing skills.
Ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing with various segments of the public; develop and maintain effective working relationships with various private, governmental and community organizations; learn to develop and coordinate recycling informational, educational, and promotional activities and programs; understand and communicate technical information concerning recycling programs; learn to evaluate programs and recommend improvements; understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations; and prepare analytical reports with recommendations.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
If you have never applied for a job using the NEOGOV system, you must create an account. You will need a username, password, and working email address to create your account. Your detailed work history is required on the application. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is NOT an acceptable response under the "Work Experience" section. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. Applications may be rejected if they are incomplete.
RECRUITMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above recruitment is being administered on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email:
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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, public health, psychology, sociology, or a related field?Note: You must attach a copy of your college degree stating field of study or a copy of your official college transcript.
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Did you attach a copy of your official college or university transcript?Note: To receive credit, you must attach a copy of your college degree stating field of study or a copy of your official college transcript.
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