Waste Management Officer at a Waste Management and Envircy Company - Myrtle Management Consultants Limited (Rivers & Lagos)onmental Consultan

Myrtle Management Consultants Limited - Our client, a Waste Management and Environmental Consultancy company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Waste Management Officer

Locations: Lagos and Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee waste management schemes, such as at landfill sites.
• Supervise the transportation of waste to ensure that it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land or water sources.
• Assist with the development, promotion and implementation of new waste disposal schemes.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation in the transportation, handling and disposal of waste.
• Formulate and control budgets for waste disposal.
• Collate statistics and compile reports often to strict deadlines.
• Monitor the quality and performance of waste services, including contract management of external providers.
• Assist with the development of information and promotional materials
• Aim to meet waste reduction and recycling targets.
• Investigate and follow up claims of the illegal dumping of waste and work with other waste regulation enforcement staff.
• Identify and target areas with fly tipping or black bag problems, working to find solutions to eliminate these.
• Consult with residents, community groups, councilors, housing associations and traders' associations about waste management issues, identify their requirements and provide appropriate solutions.
• Develop research projects and contribute to the activities of national groups concerned with waste disposal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Waste Management, Sustainability, or a related field.
• Knowledge of waste management regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with waste management technologies and practices.
• Certification or training in hazardous waste management (preferred).
• Experience with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software for waste mapping and analysis (preferred).

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSA):

• Capability to manage and waste management projects.
• In-depth knowledge of waste management principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Creativity and out of the box thinking.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, industry trends, and technological advancements.

Application Closinjg Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
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