DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The position is responsible for executing the assigned programs in alignment with the strategic direction, as provided by the agency’s Board of Directors via the Executive Director or their designee. An employee in this class is responsible for managing vendor contracts, grant procurement details and reporting, budgeting and auditing existing programs, as well as developing new programs. The work also involves determining needs, maintaining budgets, writing or assisting in the preparation of any new programs that may be identified, in collaboration with agency staff and administrative personnel. General supervision is received from a higher-level administrator, with leeway allowed for independent judgement in program management. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Oversees and assigns work to department personnel including, but not limited to, Clerks, Recycling Specialists, Typists and Battery Program employees.

Maintains vendor contracts, budgets and necessary reports, working closely with Household Hazardous Waste, Ley Creek North and Material Handling Facility.

Assists in developing department staff to help grow and maintain their skills related to communications with community contacts, such as apartments and small businesses.

Functions as a direct contact between OCRRA and contracted vendors, handling internal and external relationships with program vendors and agencies.

Supports the Director of Recycling and Reduction in communication with government authorities, such as the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Onondaga County Department of Transportation.

Assists in planning and executing agency recycling events, such as Earth Day cleanup and the Home & Garden show.

Assists in year-end data collection for the agency’s annual report.

When Assigned to the Organics department:

Will supervise a small number of subordinate employees.

Will be responsible to plan and monitor logistics and dispatch for product ordering and delivery.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the policies, goals and objectives of agency programs and New York State environmental laws and guidance.

Good knowledge of best practices of programming and employee management.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency vendors and business partners, including the waste to energy sites, material handling facilities and transfer sites.

Ability to train staff in the techniques and procedures necessary for successful program implementation and operation.

Ability to assist in writing State and Federal funding grants.

Ability to maintain records and to prepare reports and program correspondence.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and (1) year of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, managing programs* as indicated below; which must have been in a supervisory capacity or,
Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree and (4) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, managing programs* as indicated below; (one year of which are in a supervisory role,) or,
Six (6) years of work experience, or its part-time equivalent, managing programs* as indicated below (one year of which are in a supervisory capacity).

*Managing programs includes planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting or budgeting.

09/2026 Revised