This employment opportunity is only open to current City of Oxnard employees in the Public Works Department. - - The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Department, Environmental Resources Division, is seeking a Resource Recovery Outreach Specialist to support the City’s recycling, organics diversion, contamination reduction, sustainability, and public outreach programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, customer service, technical, organizational, and field engagement skills, and the ability to interact effectively with residents, businesses, contractors, and community stakeholders in both office and field environments. The position provides technical, administrative, analytical, and operational support to the Resource Recovery Supervisor and Environmental Resources management staff and assists with program implementation, outreach coordination, reporting, data tracking, grant support, and special projects as assigned. Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures, safety practices, and work methods associated with assigned duties and performs related work as required. WHAT YOU’LL DO:Perform field-based outreach, education, and customer engagement activities related to recycling, organics diversion, contamination reduction, resource recovery, and sustainability programs. Conduct residential, multifamily, commercial, and industrial waste assessments, route observations, container inspections, cart tagging, contamination monitoring, and related compliance support activities in field environments throughout the community. Interact directly with residents, businesses, property managers, and customers to educate and encourage proper recycling, organics diversion, and waste disposal behaviors through proactive outreach and behavior modification strategies. Support implementation of SB 1383, AB 939, AB 341, AB 1826, and related recycling and organics diversion requirements through field inspections, education, monitoring, and customer follow-up activities. Respond to customer complaints, service requests, contamination concerns, illegal dumping issues, and recycling-related inquiries in both office and field settings. Participate in community outreach events, school presentations, neighborhood meetings, workshops, route ride-alongs, and public education campaigns. Assist with the preparation and distribution of outreach materials, notices, educational content, presentations, social media messaging, and public communications. Collect, compile, document, and maintain field data, contamination monitoring records, outreach metrics, photographs, inspection documentation, and related reports. Utilize Microsoft Office, Google, route management software, GIS tools, mobile technology, customer service platforms, databases, and related systems to support field operations and outreach activities. Work outdoors and in operational environments around solid waste, recycling, organics, containers, collection vehicles, transfer stations, and related facilities as assigned. Coordinate with Environmental Resources staff, collection operations personnel, residents, businesses, schools, contractors, and community organizations regarding recycling and resource recovery programs. Provide technical and administrative support to the Resource Recovery Supervisor and assist with special projects, field initiatives, and operational support activities as assigned by the hiring manager. Payroll/ Classification Title: Administrative Services Analyst DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Coordinator/ Support Supervisor in that it performs professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides professional program analysis, evaluation and administration. SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Incumbents may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management. WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and alternating Fridays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift outside standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to work additional hours in response to peaks in workload and changes in departmental needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment, but is typically either dependent on each position, which is primarily in an office setting, or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work. Essential Functions (This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)Performs professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides program coordination and administration of assigned area. Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers; conducts research, audits and/or assessments; provides information, guidance and materials in support of designated programs; troubleshoots issues and resolves problems; and, provides project staff support, liaison services and/or general oversight to designated committees, external stakeholders or project teams. Monitors and ensures compliance with policy, procedures, standards and/or regulations. Gathers information, analyzes data, identifies requirements and trends, and presents findings; prepares, updates and maintains records, reports, presentations, marketing materials and databases; provides recommendations and implements solutions in support of assigned area. Provides analytical support and coordination of special projects, as assigned. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned Minimum Qualifications (The following are minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Associate’s degree (or 60 units working towards a Bachelor’s Degree) in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field, and four (4) years paraprofessional-level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/ Support Supervisor or an Administrative Services Specialist, Senior with the City of Oxnard in area of assignment; OR Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field, and two (2) years paraprofessional-level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/ Support Supervisor or Administrative Services Specialist, Senior with the City of Oxnard in area of assignment. NOTE: Depending on assignment, some positions may require a Bachelor’s degree and may not substitute for an Associate’s. License/ Certificate:Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment, a certification from the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA), or other related professional organization relevant to recycling, resource recovery, organics diversion, sustainability, or solid waste management. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing. Bilingual English/ Spanish skills are highly desirable. Must be a current Public Works Department employee General Information