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Occ. Code 7946800

MANAGER CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES RECYCLING,  GRADE 23

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The one position in this class is responsible for oversight of the waste recycling and composting operations which serve correctional facilities across the State.  The incumbent provides direction and training to security civilian staff assigned to recycling and/or composting projects; oversees the marketing of recycled materials to manufacturers and vendors; and coordinates the implementation of all textile, recycling, and re-issue initiatives as they arise. 

This position is only classified in the Department of Correctional Services (DOCS).  All incumbents at DOCS assist in the total care and confinement of inmates sentenced to the custody of DOCS and as such, assists in the overall operation of the facility to which he/she is assigned.

RELATED CLASSES

Coordinator Recycling Programs oversees the design, implementation, and administration of the Office of General Services Statewide Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse (3Rs) Program.

            Correctional Facility Program Administrator is responsible for ensuring the efficient functioning of all programs, including Vocational Education, Guidance and Counseling, and Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment programs within a correctional facility.

            Correctional Industries Resource Manager is the second line of supervision in overseeing DOCS agri-business and resource management programs.

            Production Control Supervisors within the Department of Corrections coordinate the production, storage, and shipment of all industrial items manufactured; monitor stocks of required materials and parts; and monitor and control the status of all production orders.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Oversee recycling programs and agribusiness.

• Oversee the operation of the Wyoming and Willard Regional Recycling Centers.
• Oversee and coordinate recycling activities at western region facilities, including conducting waste audits; monitoring operations; training staff; developing new initiative; and marketing secondary materials.
• Oversee and serve as a resource for food waste composting operations for western region facilities, including staff training and facility direction in compost matters for operations.
• Implement and provide oversight of a statewide used textile and inmate clothing recovery, recycling, and reissue program operation and expansion.
• Implement and provide oversight of a Statewide confidential office paper shredding and recycling program, and the maintenance and expansion of stable markets for baled office mix.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of DOCSs recycling program; review monthly reports from facilities; investigate and identify problem areas and work with facility staff to resolve issues as needed.
• In conjunction with the Correctional Industries Purchasing Supervisor, develop contracts and/or agreements for the sale of recycled material to interested customers.
• Conduct studies to examine the feasibility of recycling other materials using cost benefit analysis to determine the economic benefit of recycling versus dumping; research potential new markets for recycled material.
• Oversee the operation of a five-thousand pheasant-rearing facility and serve as liaison with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Conservation Fund Advisory Board, Safari Club International, and sportsmens groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree in a science-related field and two years of experience in recycling metals, organics, paper and plastics, or in developing materials for eventual recycling, OR Associates Degree in a science-related field and four years of experience in recycling metals, organics, paper and plastics, or in developing materials for eventual recycling.

In addition, one year of experience as the manager of a large recycling program or as the manager of the major portion of a very large recycling program encompassing at least 30 sites.

Date:  8/09

NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.