RECYCLING SPECIALIST I (SR-16) [1 vacancy]

RECYCLING SPECIALIST I (SR-16) [1 vacancy]

Salary

$4,368.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

098267

Department

Department of Environmental Services

Division

Refuse Collection & Disposal

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/3/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Information

Turn Waste into a Resource for a Greener Hawaii!

Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!

Ready to help build a more sustainable future through recycling and waste reduction programs? The Department of Environmental Services (ENV), Refuse Collection and Disposal Division is looking for a motivated Recycling Specialist I! This full-time, temporary role, located in Kapolei, involves assisting with the development, coordination, and implementation of island-wide recycling and waste reduction programs while learning applicable policies and procedures and following safety practices.

What You Will Do

• Assist in developing and implementing recycling programs and projects, including new programs and program expansions.
• Develop educational and promotional materials and distribute recycling information to schools, businesses, community groups, and the public.
• Assist in managing recycling contracts and inspect contractor operations to ensure work meets requirements.
• Conduct on-site inspections and investigations to assess recycling needs, determine suitable recycling systems, and ensure compliance with recycling and disposal regulations.
• Research and analyze recycling data by maintaining databases, compiling statistics, and preparing reports and correspondence.
• Promote recycling and monitor compliance by providing technical assistance to businesses, conducting public outreach, and identifying violations of disposal bans and restrictions.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Special Working Conditions

• Work schedule is Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
• Will serve as Disaster Response Worker during declared civil defense emergencies.

Career Progression

The Recycling Specialist I is the entry-level position in the Recycling Specialist series. With satisfactory work experience and demonstrated knowledge and skills, employees may advance through the series up to the Recycling Specialist IV level. Additional promotional opportunities may be available beyond the Recycling Specialist IV level or in other areas, depending on the skills and experience gained through employment in this series.

The Career progression is as follows:

Class TitleSalary RangeCurrent PayRecycling Specialist ISR-16$4,368Recycling Specialist IISR-18$4,725Recycling Specialist IIISR-20$5,107Recycling Specialist IVSR-22$5,527

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

Additional Job Information

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, public health or a related field.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelors degree. Information regarding any relevant work experience must be shared in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questionnaire sections in order to receive consideration for the substitution.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Prior to Appointment

Valid Hawaii State Drivers License (Type 3/automobile).

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

For this role, you must be able to:

• Understand principles of psychology and human behavior
• Understand basic research methods and techniques
• Write reports
• Learn the functions, goals, and objectives of recycling and waste reduction programs
• Learn, understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to the programs
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Deal tactfully and effectively with others

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

• • Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• • Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• • Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• • Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• • Retirement Plan: The Employees Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• • Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• • Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• • Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS

When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).

In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.

• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.

• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.

• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.

• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

The Recycling Specialist I position requires the equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, public health or a related field.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

If you meet the education requirement, list below:

• The name of the college/university you attended,

• The location of the college/university,

• The specific degree and major area of study you completed.

Example 1: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Bachelor of Science in Sociology, pending graduation May 16, 2026.

Example 2: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

(If you would like to substitute work experience for the education requirement, please indicate that below.)

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SUBSTITUTION

If you do not have a Bachelors degree but would like us to consider your work experience to qualify for the job, please explain which positions listed in the Work Experience section of your application involved independent critical thinking work that involved solving complex (non-routine) problems.

Please provide the following information:

• Indicate which position(s) you held that involved such work,

• Provide specific examples of independent, critical thinking work that involved solving complex, non-routine problems and how you solved them,

• Indicate the level of supervision you had when performing such work (e.g., close, some, or minimal supervision),

• List any technical materials you had to read, understand and apply to perform your work (e.g., technical manuals, Federal rules/regulations/laws, etc.), and

• Any types of reports you had to prepare and who the reports were for.

(If you do not have experience in these areas, indicate "None.")

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LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Do you have a valid Hawaii State Drivers License (Type 3/automobile)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City and County of Honolulu

Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808) 768-8536

Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/