Merit Oil Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $43.50 - $55.43 Hourly
Location : Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD
Job Type: NON-MERIT
Job Number: NM.141-06-2026
Department: PUBLIC WORKS: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 4:30 PM Eastern
Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week
A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Division of Recycling.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
Examples of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Recycling and Waste Prevention Manager, this position markets the County's recyclables, manages contracts for materials collected at the Residential Drop-off Centers (RDOCs), pursues grants for expansion of recycling initiatives, keeps daily records of commodities and assists with overall management of the County's residential and commercial recycling program.
Examples of Essential Duties

• Markets the County's recyclables in a manner that maximizes County revenues.
• Requests pricing for recyclable commodities.
• Evaluates bids received from vendors.
• Assists with issues related to trucking and pickups.
• Identifies potential new vendors.
• Monitors payments by vendors to ensure that invoices are paid on a timely basis.
• Prepares MRF tour programming, schedules, and conducts tours.
• Monitors the recycling market and Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) operations to determine opportunities to accept and market additional commodities.
• Assists Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) operations staff in considering efficiencies and upgrades in processes and equipment.
• Manages all contracts for materials collected at the Residents' Drop-off Centers (RDOCs), including bicycles, paint, construction materials, tires, electronics, textiles, batteries, lights, household hazardous waste (HHW), scrap metal, gasoline, and waste oil.

Examples of Other Duties

• Promotes Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management's programs, policies, and procedures, with emphasis on recycling and waste prevention.
• Makes presentations at community group meetings. Leads tours of County facilities (with emphasis on MRF tours).
• Participates in public events, assists with writing and editing Bureau publications, and provides content for the Bureau's website.
• Assists with public education campaigns and special events.
• Conducts research as needed.
• Performs other related duties as requiThe duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a bachelor's degree.
PLUS
Four years of professional work experience managing recycling and/or waste prevention, managing contracts and marketing recyclables, or assisting in the marketing of recyclables.
Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.
Education in one of the fields listed above beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Experience in supervision and budgeting preferred.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ()
Mail or deliver documents to
ATTN: Recycling Contract and Marketing Manager - Non - Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You canattach your transcript(s) or licenses(s) to your application.
Conditions of Employment
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary with some walking, standing, or other limited physical activity. Some duties entail the operation of office and other equipment requiring manipulative and coordinative skills. Some duties may require traveling between work sites.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience/History" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Select the option that best describes your education and experience.

• Master's degree and two years of experience managing recycling and/or waste prevention, managing contracts and marketing recyclables, or assisting in the marketing of recyclables.
• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience managing recycling and/or waste prevention, managing contracts, and marketing recyclables, or assisting in the marketing of recyclables.
• AA degree and six years of experience managing recycling and/or waste prevention, managing contracts and marketing recyclables, or assisting in the marketing of recyclables.
• High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent, and eight years of experience managing recycling and/or waste prevention, managing contracts and marketing recyclables, or assisting in the marketing of recyclables.
• I do not have any of the combinations of education and experience.

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Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in marketing recyclables?

• Yes
• No

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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.
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Do you have experience in preparing and managing contracts?

• Yes
• No

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Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.
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Do you have experience managing recycling programs, policies and procedures with emphasis on collection, residential, commercial, recycling and waste prevention or other?