Coordinate waste management procedures

Description

Coordinate the operations of a facility or organisation which deal with the management of waste, such as waste collection, sorting, recycling, and disposal, in order to ensure optimal efficiency of operations, improve methods for waste reduction, and ensure compliance with legislation.

Alternative labels

waste management facility supervising
supervising waste management facility
supervise waste management facility
waste management procedures coordinating
coordinating waste management procedures

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Coordinate waste management procedures is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Landfill supervisor: Landfill supervisors coordinate the activities and operations of landfills and landfill staff. They research legislation concerning waste management and ensure the operations of the landfill are compliant, and direct waste disposal operations.
Waste management officer: Waste management officers advise and enforce regulations on facilities managing waste disposal, collection and recycling. They develop and implement rules and evaluate the compliance with existsing legislation.

Optional skill

Coordinate waste management procedures is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Environmental protection manager: Environmental protection managers provide advice on the development of environmental policies to governmental and official institutions. They analyse possible threats for the well being of the people and the environment in a region and manage campaigns aimed at tackling problems such as waste collection, landfills, and preservation of green areas.
Policy manager: Policy managers are responsible for managing the development of policy programs and ensuring that the strategic objectives of the organization are met. They oversee the production of policy positions, as well as the organization’s campaign and advocacy work in fields such as environmental, ethics, quality, transparency, and sustainability.
Waste broker: Waste brokers act as mediating party between clients and waste management industries. They ensure the waste is collected from the client by a specialised professional, and transported to a waste mangement facility where it is processed.

 


 

References

  1. Coordinate waste management procedures – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022