County of San Diego Recycling Specialist I

RECYCLING SPECIALIST I
Interviews will take place beginning the week of January 5, 2026

Future Salary Increases
** July 2026 – 5.07% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.57% Market Increase)
** July 2027 – 4.57% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.57% Market Increase)

PER COUNTY RULES, THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $65,332.80. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.

This position is located in the Department of Public Works in the Land Development Division – Solid Waste Planning and Recycling

Employees in the Recycling Specialist I job class perform professional analytical and administrative work related to recycling and source reduction aspects of the San Diego County Solid Waste Ordinance, and recycling and source reduction policies and programs that enable, facilitate and encourage the reduction of solid waste materials going to landfill, and promote the use of recycled/recyclable materials and products. Under general supervision, employees in this job class assist Recycling Specialist II’s and Program Coordinators in administrating the County’s recycling program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, AND, six (6) months of experience working for an agency, company or organization in an environmental program.

Additional years of experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.