Allied Waste Services
Deadline: June 1, 2008
Description:
Join the team driven by excellence!
When you join Allied Waste, you join a local company with a solid reputation built on outstanding customer service, value and integrity. Allied Waste is the second largest non-hazardous waste company in the United States, serving approximately 10 million residential, commercial and industrial customers within 37 states and Puerto Rico. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds - local community service and pride, with the resources and benefits of a Fortune 500 company.
24,000 at Allied Waste, it's the most important number of all. That's how many people come to work for us every day, together forming the foundation of our organization. Our success and growth depends on attracting and retaining a team of talented professionals who are driven by excellence and motivated by the spirit of teamwork, and offering our customers reliable service - every day. That means efficiently operating and maintaining our fleet of trucks, and practicing safe and responsible work habits that protect our employees, customers and the environment.
Position Summary:
Responsible for environmental campaign strategy, lobbying, coalition building, media outreach, and grant seeking.
Representative Responsibilities:
- The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position will vary.
- Create a plan to win on our environmental campaigns. Formulate strategy on how to gain political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media publicity, endorsements and message development.
- Develop and extends relationships in support of Allied Waste's environmental efforts. Cultivate and leverage the influence and authority of the South Bay Waste Management Authority (SBWMA), and other governmental and health agencies to address environmental policy priorities.
- Monitors legislative and regulatory issues of concern to Allied Waste and the SBWMA. Proactively advocates our policy agenda priorities within the Chamber of Commerce.
- Submits periodic updates and reports to the General Manager for Allied Waste of San Mateo and Executive Director of the SBWMA on the status.
- Works with Allied Waste of San Mateo and SBWMA staff to prioritize agenda in terms of grassroots efforts/needs, develops campaign plans and works to gain support on the issues identified for grassroots support.
- Documents and shares efforts and initiatives that have potential to be promising and best practices for Allied Waste and SBWMA.
- Closely monitors and tracks community, local, and state advocacy issues of concern to the SBWMA and initiates appropriate activities as needed.
Experience, Education and Certification:
Required:
- Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification.
- Two years of experience in environmental strategy and planning.
- Six years of experience in either environmental service or protection.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science or public administration or related discipline.
- 8 – 10 years of work experience in either environmental service or protection or outreach.
- Working knowledge of governmental agencies, the regulatory process, and the administration of environmental programs and services.
- Experience working with multiple internal and external constituencies.
- Detailed knowledge of environmental policy and protection.
Knowledge and Competencies:
The following key competencies represent behaviors that a successful employee will exhibit. This list is not exhaustive, as other qualities, traits and behaviors are also desired.
- Knowledge and understanding of having experienced building community relations and the understanding of local politics.
- Knowledge of all facets of campaign strategy and implementation including research, prospecting and promotion.
- Knowledge of government or public relations obtained through a completion of business degree, marketing or closely related field.
- Knowledge and understanding of going “green”.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.
Representative Machine, Tools, Equipment and/or Software Used:
The following machines, tools, equipment and/or software are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. Actual machines, tools, equipment and/or software used will vary.
- Office equipment including, but not limited to, computer, phone, fax machine, copier and calculator.
- MS Office including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Environmental/Atmospheric Working Conditions:
The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.
- Office environment
- Travel by car required 50% of the time.
Allied Waste is a dynamic company that offers a competitive salary and benefits package including major medical coverage, supplemental insurance programs, retirement benefits, and paid vacation and holidays.
Allied Waste promotes a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug testing.
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For more information please go to www.alliedwaste.com
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