Solid Waste Inspector Trainee

Westchester County Solid Waste Commission – Solid Waste Trainee

Stating Salary: $57,655 

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Civil Service? Do you value the health, safety and well-being of your community and residents? Do you thrive in hands-on, field operations over traditional office settings? Westchester County Solid Waste Commission is growing and actively seeking a Sr. Office Assistant (Solid Waste Trainee): 

Learn more about our Solid Waste Commission

The mission of the Westchester County Solid Waste Commission is to protect the health, safety, and well-being of Westchester County residents by overseeing the solid waste and recycling hauling and disposal industries. The Commission works to ensure that only qualified individuals and companies with integrity and strong ethical standards are licensed to operate. Its goals include promoting fair competition and consumer choice, preventing fraud and the involvement of organized crime or other unethical actors, and making sure that all haulers and transfer stations handling solid waste and recyclables within the County comply fully with Westchester County laws. 

Under general supervision, the successful candidate of this class performs a wide variety of lower-level administrative tasks to support to the inspectors working in the Solid Waste Commission. Work includes assisting inspectors to prepare their reports, scheduling appointments, and reaching out to local municipalities to gather data. Other duties involve maintaining files and records of inspections and preparing tabular data as necessary.

Incumbents also learn about commission operations by going along with inspectors on routine assignments. Independent judgment may be exercised occasionally when routine matters are involved, or when clearly defined policies are involved.

Supervision is not generally a responsibility of this position. Does related work as required.

Requirements:

High school or equivalency diploma and four years of clerical, secretarial, or staff support experience. One year of which must have included assisting for the inspections for regulatory compliance, criminal loss prevention investigations, or conducting investigations.

*Possess and maintain of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York while in the title. This role requires travel within Westchester County. 

Substitutions

Satisfactory completion of 30 credits towards a Bachelor's Degree may be substituted on a year for year basis for each year of the required experience, and for one year of the specialized experience.

Notes 

(1) The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35-hour workweek. (2) Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement. 

Special Notes 

Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. 

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Besides a competitive salary, our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and retirement plan.

Important: Please send a resume pakk@westchestercountyny.gov

Indicate "Sr. Office Assistant (Solid Waste)" in the subject line of your email.

Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Westchester County

Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, covers 500 square miles and has a population of just over 1 million. Originally home to Native Americans of the Lenape tribe, it is now a rich mix of diverse cultures and landscapes. The County is a blend of bustling cities, quaint villages, and picturesque towns, as well as open spaces and a network of beautiful parks. Westchester is made up of six cities, 19 towns, and 20 villages. The County is known for its top-notch public schools and high quality of life. It is also an intellectual capital, boasting a highly educated workforce, competitive colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, world-changing nonprofits, and cutting-edge research centers. Westchester is led by County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins, who took office in January 2025 as the tenth County Executive. Focusing on innovation, Jenkins is leveraging technology and fostering business growth to position Westchester as a dynamic and inclusive destination where everyone can thrive. Learn more about Westchester County by visiting Westchester County