Zero Waste Specialist

Job Description

At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview:

APTIM's Sustainability team is currently seeking San Francisco based zero waste specialist(s) to support our waste minimization team for public and private sector clients. The ideal candidate(s) will have 2+ years demonstrated experience working on solid waste related issues including zero waste, waste minimization, sustainable materials management, organic waste diversion, and recycling.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Perform material sorting services/evaluations to assist clients identify contamination and waste reduction, recycling and/or organic diversion opportunities
• Provide technical assistance via in-person and virtual to support client diversion needs and/or mandates
• Conduct in-person waste audits/sorts related to City of San Francisco ordinances and/or state mandates
• Support relationships with regulatory entities and the City's hauler
• Stay up to date on emerging solid waste related regulations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in sustainability, environmental policy, environmental studies, climate science, comprehensive planning, or related field is preferred
• Knowledge and experience on solid waste, recycling, zero waste, circular economy, plastics and packaging, and waste minimization strategies, etc. occurring in states across the and at the national level
• Fieldwork experience performing waste evaluations and audits
• The ability to present ideas effectively and deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience
• Effective written/verbal communication, presentation, and public speaking experience
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and travel.

2+ years' experience in several of the following areas:

• Solid waste management, recycling, zero waste, and circular economy
• Sustainable materials management
• Plastics and packaging

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 35 lb. Carrying 35 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families. APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, optional accidental death & dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc. APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law. The targeted salary for this position is $75,000 per year.

Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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