Waste Prevention Analyst

**Application Deadline: Tues****day,** **August 4****, 2026, at 5 p.m. P.T.** Accepting Online Applications only through the City of Eugene Website [Information on How to Apply](https://www.eugene-or.gov/674/How-to-Apply) Are you passionate about reducing waste and helping our community recycle, reuse, and recover more? We’re looking for a **Waste Prevention Analyst** to help drive innovative programs that support recycling, organics recovery, repair and reuse education, and business assistance. In this role, you’ll support program development, policy research, outreach, and collaboration with partners across the community. You’ll also help design and evaluate initiatives that make waste reduction easier and more effective for residents, businesses, and organizations. If you enjoy meaningful work, creative problem-solving, and working with a wide range of partners, this is a great opportunity to make a real environmental impact in Eugene. **Classification:** [Management Analyst](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/classspecs/19795?keywords=management%20analyst&pagetype=classSpecifications) **Salary:** $43.18 - $55.12 hourly / $89,814.40 - $116,729.60 Annually The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the [Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA)](https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx). **Department, Division:** Planning and Development/Administration **Position Information:** Non-Represented, Exempt **Work Location:** Eugene Atrium, 99 West 10th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon **Schedule:** Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility per business need. **Benefits**: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view [benefits summaries](https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/59858/Benefits-at-a-Glance-Guide) as well as see information about all [employee benefits](https://www.eugene-or.gov/253/Employee-Benefits). **Bilingual Pay Benefit**: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see “Supplemental Information” at the end of the posting for more information. **Living &** **Working** **in Eugene**: Information about living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more can be found on our [website](https://eugene-or.gov/4913/Living-Working-In-Eugene). The ideal candidate for this position will bring strong leadership, strategic planning and technical expertise to guide complex program management, equitable education, and outreach for the City of Eugene Waste Prevention Program. They will be skilled at leading diverse teams, managing competing priorities, and fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Some key characteristics that will ensure success in this role include: Analysis - Plans and conducts analytical studies of major solid waste, waste prevention, and recycling, programs; recommends and supports implementation of solutions to problems with waste and recycling systems and service delivery. - Develops new waste prevention programs, evaluates and analyzes existing programs, develops and provides waste prevention education content and materials for public education purposes. - Plans and conducts pilot programs and documents results; recommends changes in procedures and regulations to achieve program goals. - Conducts research, identifies goals and objectives, manages project timelines, analyzes findings, and prepares reports and recommendations. Administrative - Develops, prepares, and presents reports, surveys, and other administrative activities. - Prepares bid specifications for services; negotiates contracts with vendors; recommends bid awards; oversees the work of outside consultants. - Drafts requests for proposals; participates in evaluating responses; administers contracts for services and mo…