{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:44.311Z","occupation":{"soc":"53-1042.01","title":"Recycling Coordinators","group":"Transportation & Material Moving","sector":"48-49","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers municipal and community recycling coordination roles across collection, compliance, personnel supervision, training, and materials management in public-sector and waste management service environments.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Recycling pick-up logs — record daily material weights and collection totals under supervisor direction at a municipal recycling facility.","Community ordinances — identify and review basic compliance requirements for curbside recycling programs with guidance from senior staff.","Customer service requests — receive and document resident inquiries about recycling services using office suite software and standard intake forms.","Recycling materials — sort and categorize incoming recyclables into designated streams following posted facility protocols.","Electronic mail software — draft and send routine correspondence to customers and processing companies under coordinator oversight.","Safety procedures — follow established safety protocols during recycling collection and drop-off operations at community sites.","Spreadsheet software — enter recycling tonnage and shipment data into pre-built templates with supervisor review.","Recycling technician tasks — assist experienced staff with daily operational duties at a transfer station or drop-off center.","Basic recycling terminology — recognize and use correct material classification terms when communicating with team members on a collection route.","Scheduling software — input assigned pick-up routes and volunteer shifts into a calendar tool following coordinator instructions."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Recycling pick-up programs — oversee daily collection schedules and verify driver compliance with community ordinance requirements on assigned routes.","Material logs — maintain accurate records of recyclables received and shipped to processing companies using spreadsheet and database software with minimal supervision.","Customer service requests — review resident and business service requests, determine appropriate resource deployment, and follow up to confirm resolution.","Recycling technicians — monitor team performance during shift operations and provide real-time guidance to correct unsafe or non-compliant practices.","Safety training sessions — deliver standardized training to new recycling technicians and community service volunteers on solid waste handling procedures.","Drop-off compliance — conduct routine site inspections and document any deviations from municipal recycling ordinances using standardized checklists.","Processing company coordination — communicate shipment schedules and material specifications to external vendors via email and ERP software.","Route efficiency — identify and report recurring delays or resource gaps in recycling pick-up operations to program management.","Written reports — prepare weekly recycling activity summaries using word processing software for review by department supervisors.","Recycling materials data — query database records to track material volumes, identify trends, and flag discrepancies in collection metrics."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Recycling compliance programs — autonomously oversee pick-up and drop-off operations across multiple service zones, ensuring full adherence to community ordinances.","Material tracking systems — manage end-to-end logging of recyclables from collection through shipment, auditing database records for accuracy and completeness.","Personnel supervision — independently supervise recycling technicians, community service workers, and volunteers, resolving performance issues and coordinating staffing needs.","Service request resolution — analyze complex or non-routine customer service requests, apply critical thinking to allocate resources, and implement corrective actions facility-wide.","Staff training programs — design and deliver comprehensive training curricula covering safety, solid waste processing regulations, and recycling operations for all facility personnel.","New recycling opportunities — research and investigate emerging materials streams or collection partnerships, presenting feasibility findings to program leadership.","ERP and data systems — utilize enterprise resource planning tools to optimize operational workflows, track program costs, and generate performance reports.","Regulatory interpretation — read and apply updated public safety and environmental regulations to current recycling program practices without supervisory input.","Stakeholder communication — communicate program changes, compliance requirements, and service updates clearly to residents, contractors, and municipal partners.","Operational problem solving — diagnose and resolve equipment, staffing, or logistics failures that disrupt recycling operations with minimal service interruption."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Recycling program strategy — set long-term direction for community-wide recycling initiatives, aligning operational goals with municipal sustainability mandates and budget constraints.","Organizational compliance framework — develop and implement policies that ensure consistent ordinance compliance across all recycling pick-up and drop-off programs in the service area.","Workforce development — establish training standards, mentorship pathways, and performance evaluation systems for recycling coordinators and technicians across the organization.","Materials recovery expansion — lead identification and negotiation of new recyclable materials streams, forging partnerships with processors and community organizations to grow program capacity.","Cross-departmental coordination — collaborate with transportation, public works, and communications leaders to integrate recycling operations into broader municipal service delivery plans.","Program performance accountability — define key performance indicators, analyze ERP and database outputs at scale, and present data-driven recommendations to elected officials or executive leadership.","Budget and resource planning — oversee procurement of vehicles, equipment, and staffing resources for recycling operations, ensuring cost-effective allocation aligned with service demand.","Community engagement strategy — design and lead public outreach campaigns using presentation and communication tools to increase recycling participation rates across diverse neighborhoods.","Regulatory advocacy — represent the organization in interactions with regulatory agencies, contributing expertise to shape public safety and recycling policy at a regional level.","Continuous improvement leadership — drive adoption of new technologies and process innovations across recycling operations, benchmarking performance against industry standards to advance organizational excellence."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}