Salary Range

$4,732.00 - $7,097.00

Job Summary

With a fabulous waterfront, vibrant downtown, great parks, neighborhoods and public spaces, a commitment to smart growth, excellent service delivery and community engagement, Vancouver, Washington is all grown up, and we need excellent talent to keep us going (and growing) strong! If who we are speaks to you, and if you’re the type of person who is interested in joining and leading a team whose work impacts the garbage, recycling and organics collection services within your local community then the City of Vancouver may be for you.

We’re currently recruiting for a Solid Waste Project Coordinator. The primary responsibilities for the job are to support the City’s efforts to deliver high quality and economical solid waste services to residential, commercial, multi-family and mixed-use building customers in the city of Vancouver, including downtown shared enclosures. To offer administrative and logistical support for ongoing and seasonal programs, including scheduling, gathering and tracking data, maintaining records and reporting outcomes. To help plan and manage special projects and supports programs led by other staff or partners. Represent the solid waste team at events and assist customers over the phone and email.

This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm.

Open until filled. First review – May 1, 2026.

If you have any additional questions, you can reach out the hiring manager - Liz Erickson at elizabeth.erickson@cityofvancouver.us

Job Details

Essential Functions:

• Gather, enter and track data in support of projects and programs. Monitor performance measures and produce reports. Update and revise documents, support seasonal coupon program administration, organize and maintain files.
• Receive, respond to or escalate customer inquiries and concerns to resolve garbage, recycle and organics service issues.
• Coordinate field visits with other city departments to assess conditions of garbage, recycling, organics and glass recycling service levels. Audit service level needs against contracted hauler agreements. Recommend updates and waste diversion opportunities based on observations in support of the city’s Climate Action Framework.
• Represent the solid waste team at Neighborhood Cleanups, community presentations, staffing/tabling at city and community events; occasionally working evenings or weekends.
• Update, format and maintain content for external or internal websites, and other public communications materials.   
• Assist with development and implementation of programs, pilots and services; implement and suggest modifications to processes.
• Perform other duties and tasks as identified and assigned by supervisor or program leads.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• 1 (one) year experience in community engagement, municipal services, environmental sciences, solid waste operations, planning, business administration, waste handling and collection, or related fields.
• Associate's Degree in public policy, business, planning, science/engineering, environmental management, communications. Trade or technical college in related field will also be considered.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office – particularly OneDrive, Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 
• Skilled in reviewing, updating and entering data.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Ability to obtain a driver’s license within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge

• Knowledge or interest in the environment, in particular solid waste (garbage, recycling and organics) systems, facilities and practices. 
• Knowledge of project management essentials.
• Knowledge related to customer service, conflict resolution, community outreach and education.

Abilities

• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Display a friendly and helpful attitude. Enjoy working with people of all ages in person, over phone, email or virtually.
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times.
• Adjust as needed in a changing environment
• Be organized and work independently.
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Values.
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with solid waste team members as well as other internal and external partners.
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a basic criminal background check, and a driving abstract.

The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope you’ll consider joining us on the journey!

Safety: The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Vancouver is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability sexual orientation or gender identity. Employment decisions will be made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of equity and nondiscrimination.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 360-487-8417 or email hrfront1@cityofvancouver.us

Job Posting End Date

Open Until Filled