The mission of the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is to protect and restore the environment, conserve natural resources, and improve the quality of life in the District of Columbia. As the nation's capital city, the District will become a model of environmental protection and sustainable environmental practices. In partnership with other District agencies, the federal government, business groups, non-profit organizations, and residents, the department will help instill environmental awareness through innovation and best practices.
Located in the Department of Energy and Environment Urban Sustainability Administration, this position will help launch and lead the District’s new Donation and Reuse Program. This will include coordinating closely with non-governmental organizations and District government agencies, providing education and engagement to residents on opportunities for donation and reuse, developing new donation and reuse opportunities (both events and ideally permanent options), and working with emergency preparedness staff to respond to unsolicited donations during emergency situations.
The incumbent of this position will procure and administer public-facing technology platforms for direct donation coordination and to facilitate exchange of used and surplus materials. Perform public education and outreach on avoiding single-use products and encouraging reusable items. Support and expand the District's reuse infrastructure through site donation drop-off programs, fix-it clinics, and non-governmental donation facilities; and prepare for and respond to emergency situations that result in surges of unsolicited donations in partnership with non-governmental donation facilities while reporting to Council on above programs as required by law.
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.
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