Sustainability Specialist

5 days ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Department of Human Resource Management Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sustainability Specialist to join our team at the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and overseeing a culture of sustainability and environmental awareness within the agency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage regional recycling centers to process recyclable materials generated in the agency.
  • Provide guidance and technical assistance to facilities regarding waste management to ensure proper collection, sorting, and diversion of recycling and compostable materials from landfills.
  • Establish and support composting and other food-waste diversion programs at all correctional facilities.
  • Develop and manage all composting permits and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
  • Establish contracts for recycling services.
  • Provide training to inmates, in conjunction with community partners, in waste management, recycling, and composting to support the agency's reentry initiative.
  • Collect and analyze waste management data, develop trends, and establish baseline measures and goals for success.
  • Promote recycling and zero-waste initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure pest control program operates in a safe and effective manner with an emphasis on staff training, proper chemical control, and the use of less-lethal methods by supervising the Statewide Pest Control Manager.
Requirements
  • High school diploma.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to provide own transportation to and from work.
  • Knowledge of sustainability and environmental awareness.
  • Experience managing composting permits and other regulatory requirements.
  • Experience establishing and managing contracts for recycling services.
  • Ability to assist facilities with waste management.
  • Ability to train inmates in waste management and sustainability processes as they pertain to supporting the agency.
  • Ability to collect and analyze data related to waste management to establish and revise goals.
  • Ability to develop reports, share results, and present materials in multiple formats to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage pest control programs, including training staff, management of chemicals, and supervising the Statewide Pest Control Manager.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced knowledge of Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law, or a related discipline and appropriate training and experience.
  • Experience working in a correctional setting.
  • Experience supervising others in a professional environmental service role.
  • High-level experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
  • Possession of VCA/VCO or the ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.


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