Highlights
In the field, this individual will respond to residential and commercial service requests, investigate solid waste and sanitation concerns, document findings, and help ensure issues are addressed appropriately. Inspect properties and service areas to identify issues such as improperly placed materials, containers left out beyond collection days, improper disposal, or other solid waste violations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Alexandria, Virginia |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $25.12–$26.13 |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Website | https://www.sparksgroupinc.com |
Description
Sparks Group has partnered with a local government organization in Alexandria, VA to identify a Solid Waste Inspector for a temporary opportunity. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a combination of fieldwork, customer service, investigation, and administrative responsibilities.
The Solid Waste Inspector will spend approximately 60% of their time in the field and 40% in the office, although the schedule may vary from week to week. In the field, this individual will respond to residential and commercial service requests, investigate solid waste and sanitation concerns, document findings, and help ensure issues are addressed appropriately.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to residential and commercial solid waste, recycling, and sanitation service requests and complaints.
- Conduct field visits to homes, businesses, streets, alleys, and surrounding properties to investigate reported concerns.
- Inspect properties and service areas to identify issues such as improperly placed materials, containers left out beyond collection days, improper disposal, or other solid waste violations.
- Assist residents and businesses with questions and concerns related to trash, recycling, collection services, and applicable requirements.
- Evaluate requests for Walk Out Services by visiting properties and determining whether the customer meets the needs for the service.
- Conduct follow-up visits to determine whether previously identified issues have been resolved.
- Accurately document inspection findings, service requests, observations, violations, and follow-up actions.
- Use electronic service-request systems to monitor, investigate, update, and close assigned tickets.
- Communicate tactfully and professionally with residents, businesses, contractors, and internal staff.
- Provide information regarding solid waste, recycling, refuse collection, and disposal procedures.
- Identify situations requiring additional assistance and escalate specialized, hazardous, or elevated matters to the appropriate team members.
- Assist with solid waste service-related administrative tasks, including tracking and coordinating requests.
- Assist with trash-can inventory, placement, ordering, and distribution as needed.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to field activities.
Qualifications/Background Profile:
- Valid Drivers License and Clean driving record.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2+ years of experience in inspection, sanitation, solid waste, code compliance, customer service, municipal services, or a related field.
- Valid driver's license with a clean/acceptable driving record.
- Ability to operate a company vehicle safely and responsibly.
- Knowledge of solid waste, recycling, sanitation, refuse collection, or related municipal services.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with residents, businesses, and internal staff.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document field observations.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and follow established procedures.
About Company
Bringing the Best People and the Best Companies Together Since 1970.
Sparks Group (formerly SPARKS, Sparks IT Solutions, and Sparks Personnel) is the Washington DC Area's leading temporary staffing and full-time recruiting services provider. Whether you are seeking your next opportunity or looking to add talent, Sparks Group is the ideal partner for you! Each of our four divisions (Sparks Office, Sparks Accounting & Finance, Sparks IT, and Sparks Creative) specializes in placing professionals in temporary/contract, temporary-to-full-time, and full-time roles across a diverse array of staffing categories, positions and levels including: office/administrative, customer service, human resources and talent acquisition, legal support, government and cleared personnel, mortgage/banking, accounting and finance, contracts and procurement, information technology and creative/marketing.
Sparks Group brings over four decades of experience placing professionals in challenging and rewarding positions at many of the area’s most prestigious organizations. Our primary focus is presenting opportunities that match each candidate’s skill-sets, experience levels, career objectives, and growth needs. Sparks Group has regularly ranked as one of the top US staffing and recruiting firms having been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists® for Client and Employee Satisfaction (2012-2017). Additionally, Sparks Group is proud to have been recently selected for other awards Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2017 Best Staffing Firms to Work For, Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work (2017), the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces® List (2017, 2014), Forbes® Best Professional Recruiting Firms (2017), and the National Capital Business Ethics Award.