Waste and Materials Coordinator (Environmental Officer)

Job Description:

Waste and Materials Coordinator (Environmental Officer)

Description

Full-time position available with the Neighborhoods & Community Services Department - Office of Environmental Quality
Location: 414 E 12th St.
Salary Range: $25.27-$37.90 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: August 10, 2026

About Us

About the Neighborhoods & Community Services Department

The Neighborhood Services Department works to support safe, vibrant, and thriving communities across the city. The department focuses on protecting residential properties, addressing nuisance concerns, and improving quality of life through a proactive, community-centered approach. By partnering with neighborhood and community leaders, the team uses data-driven strategies to identify issues, coordinate solutions, and connect residents with city and community resources.

In addition to these core efforts, the department serves as a key service hub for residents and businesses. It provides direct customer support through the 311 Call Center, ensuring residents can easily access information and request City Services. The department also supports economic vitality through small business assistance offered by the BizCare Division, while promoting public safety and compliance through Animal Services enforcement provided by the Animal Services Division and alcohol licensing managed by the Regulated Industries Division. Oversight of short-term rental licensing further helps maintain neighborhood stability, and dedicated illegal dumping enforcement and cleanup efforts enhance cleanliness and livability.

The Office of Environmental Quality drives the city's sustainability policies and ensures that municipal operations comply with local, state, and federal environmental laws. It plays a crucial role in reducing the city's carbon footprint and advancing climate action planning.

Emphasizing collaboration, engagement, and prevention, the department brings together community support, regulatory services, environmental stewardship, and responsive customer service to strengthen neighborhoods and enhance overall community well-being.

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Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Applies environmental skills and knowledge, especially pertaining to waste & materials systems, in situations including policy and program design, implementation and compliance, natural resource management, waste diversion, and other environmental concerns which arise during the City's business or as a function of Neighborhood Services.
• Assists the Chief Environmental Officer in implementation of Waste & Materials related actions and strategies as described in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency funded Kansas City Organic Waste Improvement Project and the Climate Protection and Resiliency Plan (CPRP) to prioritize community resilience, community empowerment, and financing and innovation, among specific deliverables, to achieve pollution reduction goals and co-benefits community-wide and in city government through mitigation, adaptation, and sequestration.
• Interfaces with Planning, Health, Neighborhoods, Public Works, Conventions, KC Water, KC Parks, General Services, Finance, Aviation & Legal and other relevant city staff to ensure environmental action with waste & materials systems is integrated across departments.
• Works with relevant staff and non-governmental organizations to develop the City's waste & materials systems solutions as integral to environmental protection and resiliency, including consideration of municipal owned assets & processes, stocks & flows, and policy opportunities for a circular economy.
• Acts as a City liaison to various waste & material and circular economy networks, developing and reporting on key performance indicators to show progress in diversion of waste, reduction of illegal dumping, recycling, repair, reuse & repurpose, including food waste reduction and diversion to nature-based solutions.
• Pursues grant opportunities to improve waste & material systems strategies in city operations and citywide.
• Keeps current on Federal, State and local legislation and resources affecting waste & material efficiency, recycling, and reuse.
• Performs work in the office and in the field.
• Exercises independent judgment in planning work, coordinating project teams, and making technical decisions.

Qualifications

REQUIRES:

• An accredited Bachelor's degree in an environmentally related field, such as environmental science and related physical and life sciences, environmental engineering and related engineering specializations, environmental law and related legal specializations or environmental studies and related management, environmental planning and related urban planning specializations, environmental education, environmental policy, sustainability, and public administration specializations;
• OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.
• Must possess of a valid state-issued drivers license in accordance with City of KCMO policies.
• May be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).