Clerk-Meter Reader - SR-10

County of Hawai`i • Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in South Kohala, HI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Reads and records the readings of water meters and/or uses hand held devices with data files to read meters; performs a variety of clerical work; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Water Supply - Operations Division in South Kohala. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school, and two (2) years of clerical experience, some of which shall have included experience dealing with the public.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; grammar, spelling, and word usage; public relations; the purposes and uses of standard office machines.
• Ability to make accurate arithmetic computations; compare names and numbers accurately; keep records, summarize data, and prepare simple reports; operate standard office machines and equipment, including desktop computers and peripherals; understand and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, and policies pertinent to the department; operate a vehicle to read meters on assigned routes; follow oral and written instructions; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; work harmoniously with others.

Nice To Haves

• An Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for lack of the required clerical experience on a year for year basis (examples: 30 college credits can be substituted for one (1) year of the required clerical experience, an Associates degree can be substituted for two (2) years of the required clerical experience, and a baccalaureate degree or higher can be substituted for four (4) years of the required clerical experience).

Responsibilities

• Reads water meter and records readings manually in meter books, or uses hand held or automatic meter reading devices to read meters.
• Uploads assigned route data file to hand held device; downloads completed route data file.
• Prints variance report from data file.
• Compares water consumption figures with previous recordings and when significant discrepancy noted advises consumers of abnormal water consumption.
• Advises and informs consumers of policies and regulations applicable to obstructions on or around water meters; may be required to trim shrubs or grass to read water meter.
• Prepares and submits daily report of work required in the field.
• Detects and reports evidences of water leakage, damaged meters, and outlets.
• Receives complaints from consumers on service and main line leakages and reports same to supervisor.
• Investigates complaints as directed.
• Assists in the installation of service laterals and connections.
• Prepares, checks, and processes forms, records, reports, applications, and other documents for accuracy, completion, and conformance to established requirements.
• Prepares application for new, to discontinue, or to transfer water service for water consumers; verifies location on map, collects deposit, and processes application.
• Prepares fieldwork orders.
• Prepares requisitions for materials, assembles, and issues them to the requesting individual.
• Takes periodic physical inventory.
• Checks stock items for minimum levels and prepares requisitions for stock replacement.
• Records labor time on time sheets and mails them to the main office.
• Receives cash payments for current and delinquent accounts from the public and issues receipts.
• Remits cash and receipts to the main office.
• Operates vehicle to read meters on assigned routes.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
• Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED