Environmental Services Coordinator
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN, United States
Department: Allen County Department of Environmental Management FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification/Level: Professional, PG-6 Date Last Reviewed: 4/15/26
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Environmental Services Coordinator is responsible for working within County government, as well as with businesses, local governments, and other organizations to assist them in reducing waste, determining how to best dispose of certain waste items, and finding outlets for materials that are produced in their process, other than landfill disposal. This position is responsible for managing the Community Recycling Drop-off sites, maintaining facilities, including scheduled maintenance events and grounds. In addition, this position tracks market data for recycling commodities, monitors trends in recycling and waste reduction. This position is covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides advice and education to residents, businesses and other organizations on waste reduction and sustainability by responding to requests, and maintaining a knowledge base.
Supports the Communications and Outreach Coordinator by speaking to residents, providing input for newsletters, publications, educational materials, and social media posts.
Manages the Community Drop-Off Recycling program, support with writing contracts, assisting with staffing and training issues by interacting with the recycling contractor, and promoting public use of the sites.
Maintains a database of local recycling users and recycling commodities offering other diversion services.
Performs recycling audits by documenting entire waste streams once recycling load is transported to the local Material Recycling Facility.
Assists with setup and tear down of ACDEM collection events, including packaging, labeling, and staging pallets/drums.
Documenting illegal dumping: Reporting, clean-up, and enforcement procedures.
Develops partnerships, and seeks out businesses doing waste reduction to promote and mentor others.
Assists in the development and monitoring of the recycling program budget.
Monitors markets by tracking commodities, developing weighted ton estimates, and monitoring current and future outlook for feedstock commodities.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Ecology, Education, or 10 years working experience in the recycling commodity industry
At least three years’ experience in sustainability, public speaking, marketing, or media relations
Strong verbal communication skills
Experience with commodities market, estimating a weighted ton, and data entry
Computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel
Strong organizational skills
Valid Driver’s License to operate County vehicle
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The Environmental Services Coordinator undertakes work characterized by its broad scope and substantial intricacy. This work involves navigating numerous variables and considerations, often with interrelationships that are challenging to discern. Additionally, it frequently encompasses conflicting aspects, necessitating individualized and differential diagnosis and treatment. These complexities are particularly evident when advising and educating residents/businesses on waste reduction. Tasks include documenting waste streams and establishing baselines for landfill diversion.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Environmental Services Coordinator exercises decision-making and action-taking in executing a range of standardized assignments or tasks, particularly in managing the Community Drop-Off Recycling program. Clear purposes and desired outcomes guide their actions, while any unusual problems are identified, and deviations from guidelines or normal practices are addressed, especially when overseeing pilot projects for new programs and special initiatives.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
The Environmental Services Coordinator regularly interacts with fellow County employees, personnel from other agencies, as well as supervisors or officials who wield significant influence on program and policy matters. These interactions are crucial for tasks such as maintaining databases, remaining current on waste diversion methods, and collaborating with local agencies.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Environmental Services Coordinator operates both within an office environment and outdoors, involving frequent periods of sitting with the flexibility to move about freely. The role may entail occasional bending, pushing/pulling loads, reaching overhead, monitoring equipment, and kneeling. Additionally, frequent typing and attention to detail are integral aspects of the position.
LICENSING
Valid Driver’s License to operate County vehicle
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Program Manager
HOURS
8 am-4:30 pm including some evening hours; 37.5 hours/week; overtime as required
EEO Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations for persons with known disabilities will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.
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Classification/Level: Professional, PG-6 Date Last Reviewed: 4/15/26
Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Environmental Services Coordinator is responsible for working within County government, as well as with businesses, local governments, and other organizations to assist them in reducing waste, determining how to best dispose of certain waste items, and finding outlets for materials that are produced in their process, other than landfill disposal. This position is responsible for managing the Community Recycling Drop-off sites, maintaining facilities, including scheduled maintenance events and grounds. In addition, this position tracks market data for recycling commodities, monitors trends in recycling and waste reduction. This position is covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides advice and education to residents, businesses and other organizations on waste reduction and sustainability by responding to requests, and maintaining a knowledge base.
Supports the Communications and Outreach Coordinator by speaking to residents, providing input for newsletters, publications, educational materials, and social media posts.
Manages the Community Drop-Off Recycling program, support with writing contracts, assisting with staffing and training issues by interacting with the recycling contractor, and promoting public use of the sites.
Maintains a database of local recycling users and recycling commodities offering other diversion services.
Performs recycling audits by documenting entire waste streams once recycling load is transported to the local Material Recycling Facility.
Assists with setup and tear down of ACDEM collection events, including packaging, labeling, and staging pallets/drums.
Documenting illegal dumping: Reporting, clean-up, and enforcement procedures.
Develops partnerships, and seeks out businesses doing waste reduction to promote and mentor others.
Assists in the development and monitoring of the recycling program budget.
Monitors markets by tracking commodities, developing weighted ton estimates, and monitoring current and future outlook for feedstock commodities.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Ecology, Education, or 10 years working experience in the recycling commodity industry
At least three years’ experience in sustainability, public speaking, marketing, or media relations
Strong verbal communication skills
Experience with commodities market, estimating a weighted ton, and data entry
Computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel
Strong organizational skills
Valid Driver’s License to operate County vehicle
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The Environmental Services Coordinator undertakes work characterized by its broad scope and substantial intricacy. This work involves navigating numerous variables and considerations, often with interrelationships that are challenging to discern. Additionally, it frequently encompasses conflicting aspects, necessitating individualized and differential diagnosis and treatment. These complexities are particularly evident when advising and educating residents/businesses on waste reduction. Tasks include documenting waste streams and establishing baselines for landfill diversion.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Environmental Services Coordinator exercises decision-making and action-taking in executing a range of standardized assignments or tasks, particularly in managing the Community Drop-Off Recycling program. Clear purposes and desired outcomes guide their actions, while any unusual problems are identified, and deviations from guidelines or normal practices are addressed, especially when overseeing pilot projects for new programs and special initiatives.
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS
The Environmental Services Coordinator regularly interacts with fellow County employees, personnel from other agencies, as well as supervisors or officials who wield significant influence on program and policy matters. These interactions are crucial for tasks such as maintaining databases, remaining current on waste diversion methods, and collaborating with local agencies.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Environmental Services Coordinator operates both within an office environment and outdoors, involving frequent periods of sitting with the flexibility to move about freely. The role may entail occasional bending, pushing/pulling loads, reaching overhead, monitoring equipment, and kneeling. Additionally, frequent typing and attention to detail are integral aspects of the position.
LICENSING
Valid Driver’s License to operate County vehicle
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Program Manager
HOURS
8 am-4:30 pm including some evening hours; 37.5 hours/week; overtime as required
EEO Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations for persons with known disabilities will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.
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