Solid Waste and Recycling Program Coordinator 06-2025

San Mateo: Solid Waste and Recycling Program Coordinator (20639404)

Please provide answers to the following questions, limiting your response to one (1) page each. Responses to the supplemental questions will be used in the selection process. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling, and ability to follow instructions will be considered in evaluating your responses. Failure to answers the questions will result in an incomplete application packet and your application will not be considered for the position. (Questionnaire responses must be submitted with the employment application.)

1. Describe the SB 1383 regulations that govern multi-family dwellings and what challenges may discourage multi-family dwelling residents from recycling and composting their organics. How would you address those challenges?

2. Describe a project or program you initiated and how you worked collaboratively with others? Was it successful? What did you learn about yourself?

3. With new legislation, state mandates, and innovative initiatives, there are many changes occurring in solid waste management in California. Which do you find most interesting and why? What are some of the challenges you see in educating the public about this new direction in waste diversion and management?