Waste Coordinator Manager

Job Description
Job vacancy: Waste Coordinator Manager

Terms & Conditions:
1.1 This appointment is subject to a probationary period of twelve (12) months;
1.2 During this probationary period, selected officers will be given an induction course;
1.3 The salary attached to this position is €28,843 per year;
1.4 A selected candidate will enter into an assignment of thirty-six (36) months within in a Regional Council, which assignment may be renewed for further periods. Unsatisfactory performance during the assignment period will lead to termination of the assignment;
1.5 The Results will be valid for two (2) years from the date of publication.

Duties:
2.1 Duties of these vacant positions may be viewed in Annex I attached to this Circular.

Eligibility Requirements:
3.1 By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be:
i. a. citizens of Malta; or
b. citizens of the other Member States of the European Union who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters of employment by virtue of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or
c. citizens of any other country who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment by virtue of the application to that country of EU legislation and treaty provisions dealing with the free movement of workers; or
d. any other persons who are entitled to equal treatment to Maltese citizens in matters related to employment in terms of the law or the above-mentioned EU legislation and treaty provisions, on account of their family relationship with persons mentioned in paragraphs (a), (b) or (c); or
e. third-country nationals who have been granted long-term resident status in Malta under regulation 4 of the “Status of Long-Term Residents (Third Country Nationals) Regulations, 2006” or who have been granted a residence permit under regulation 18(3) thereof, together with family members of such third-country nationals who have been granted a residence permit under the “Family Reunification Regulations, 2007”; or
f. in possession of a residence document issued in terms of the “Residence Status of United Kingdom Nationals and their Family Members in Malta in accordance with the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community Regulations”.

The advice of the Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs within the Identity Malta Agency should be sought as necessary in the interpretation of the above provisions. The appointment of candidates referred to at (b), (c), (d) and (e) above would necessitate the issue of an employment licence in so far as this is required by the Immigration Act and subsidiary legislation. Jobsplus should be consulted as necessary on this issue.
ii. able to communicate in the Maltese language and English language.

Waste Coordinator Manager:
i  A Level 6 qualification with a minimum of 180 ECTS, or equivalent in any of the following areas, or similar - biology, chemistry, environmental engineering, earth systems; or
ii Level 5 qualification with a minimum of 60 ECTS or equivalent in any of the following areas, or similar - biology, chemistry, environmental engineering, earth systems; together with related/relevant management track record of 5 years work experience in the sector; or
iii 10 years related/relevant management work experience in environmental related projects within the biology, chemistry, environmental engineering, earth systems or similar sectors.

Duties:
1. Effectively managing the waste management contracts of all Local Councils under the responsibility of the Region, while monitoring operations and suggesting improvements on how standards can be raised while ensuring that the services provided offer value for money;
2. Providing assistance in the design and management of waste collection contracts;
3. Be familiar with European and National legislative policies related to waste management and assisting the Regional Council to achieve the objectives as set out in the national strategy;
4. Assisting the Regional Council in drawing up a joint plan with the respective Local Councils to jointly establish areas such as bring-in sites and other innovative waste management initiatives.
5. Providing assistance to Local Councils in promoting and educating for more knowledge on waste management;
6. Collecting and maintaining statistics on waste levels in localities within the Local Region through a report every 6 months as well as assisting the Executive Secretary in reports concerning this area to ensure effective, efficient and expeditious operations;
7. Assisting the respective Local Councils in initiatives and projects related to waste management while responsible for the monitoring of projects, as well as preparing and monitor progress reports and any type of report as required on projects or initiatives;
8. A progress/performance report shall be submitted to the Local Government Division every three months and by not later than 10 working days from the Regional Council meeting;
9. Any other task as required by the work and which the Executive Secretary may delegate to him/her as may be required.