This position is responsible for the first contact haulers/individuals have upon arrival at the County Landfill, conducting the weighing procedure and directing haulers to the proper location at the landfill; processes user fee payments and assists the general public with requests for information.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Safe and proper solid waste handling practices.

• Items banned from disposal in landfills.

• What constitutes hazardous waste and yard waste.

• Administrative policies and procedures of the County.

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Current office practices and procedures.

• Computer software consistent for this position.

Skill in:

• Accuracy in collection, receipt and accounting for fees collected.

• Analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques for resolution of issues.

• Organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.

• Applying judgment and discretion in resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.

Ability to:

• Perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision.

• Establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.

• Interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.

• Perform mathematical calculations required of this position.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Work the allocated hours of the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a typical indoor office setting; and is mostly sedentary with periods of mobility and light physical activity. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Level of responsibility subjects the incumbent to moderate stress due to interruptions.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/ACTIVITIES:

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Will spend a large amount of time viewing a computer screen.

• Vocal communication and normal hearing are required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

• Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others via the phone, at meetings and to greet and assist visitors.

• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.

• Work is primarily in an office setting.

• Use and normal maintenance of office machines, (copier, computer, printer, etc.).

• Frequent use of phone handset and repetitive use of hand & fingers to operate office equipment, use computer keyboard & computer mouse and to perform other office tasks.

• Ability to recognize occupational hazards in work activities and take safety precautions.

• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and is not a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may also be assigned job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Montgomery County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1966 (Section 1981) and 1964 (Title VI, VII,) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Equal Pay Act (EPA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA).

Department: Bi-County

Pay Grade: 65, Non-Exempt

Starting hourly rate: $20.13

Minimum Experience: One (1) year of landfill scale operation or customer service experience.

Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Certifications, Licenses:

• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

• A pre-employment criminal background check is required.

This position is responsible for the first contact haulers/individuals have upon arrival at the County Landfill, conducting the weighing procedure and directing haulers to the proper location at the landfill; processes user fee payments and assists the general public with requests for information.

GENERAL POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Provides first line customer service to internal and external customers; greets, receives and screens visitors and customers. Responds to customer complaints and/or concerns. Advises supervisor(s) of complaints and/or concerns not resolved.

• Visually inspects the load if possible and ask various questions to ensure accurate tickets prior to weighing and directing to proper location.

• Operates scale system and directs incoming and outgoing traffic.

• Directs landfill users in proper separation and disposal procedures of commodities as required by State regulations.

• Receives and processes payments, applying payment to proper account and providing receipt of transaction when necessary.

• Verifies petty cash receipts for accuracy; balance daily cash intake drawer; resolves discrepancies.

• Maintains electronic and paper filing and record systems to provide easy access to records and information; provides retention of records as required by Department and County policies.

• Prepares forms, reports and other documents, makes copies of documents required for user fee files.

• Ensures paperwork for recycling grant papers (i.e., tire manifest) is filled out correctly by landfill users.

• Sorts, copies, and distributes a variety of correspondence, deliveries, and mail; opens, logs, and routes office mail.

• Composes routine correspondence; proofreads and edits documents.

• Enters, scans, updates, and maintains information in spreadsheets, databases, and reports.

• Other duties as assigned.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbent is responsible for collection, receipt, accountability and submission of fees collected through the department.

COUNTY ORGANIZATION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represents the Department and County to other County staff and members of the public.

• Provides quality customer service to individuals needing directions or assistance.

• Demonstrates the organization’s Core Values and adherence to the Ethics policy.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

Works under supervision of the Landfill Financial Supervisor. Work is checked for accuracy, quality and adherence to instructions. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.