Competencies, Knowledge, and Skill Statements for District School ...

FUNCTIONAL AREA 11: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTCOMPETENCY 11.1DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ENSUREENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY.Entry-Level Knowledge StatementsKnows the need for and the basics of creating an environmentally-responsible program.Knows environmental issues that influence public opinion.Entry-Level Skill StatementsCreates staff awareness of environmental management issues.Implements energy conservation policies.Beyond Entry-Level Knowledge StatementsKnows sources of information for local, state, and federal laws regulating waste disposal andenvironmental safety.Knows the importance of systems for waste control, recycling, and energy conservation.Knows methods to develop waste management policies.Beyond Entry-Level Skill StatementsProvides input for the selection of energy efficient equipment, reduction of product packaging,and development of waste management systems.Provides training to CNP personnel on energy conservation, waste management procedures, andenvironmental protection.Establishes environmentally responsible purchasing practices such as recycled materials andsource reduction packaging.Implements waste management procedures according to standards established by theEnvironmental Protection Agency, state, and local governments.64NATIONAL FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE