Weighmaster

Baltimore County•Eastern Sanitary Landfill Days Cove Rd White Marsh, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste Management. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized high school.
Two years' experience in cashiering or accounting with direct responsibility for handling money.
Knowledge of cash accounting methods, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of office procedures.
Ability to use adding machines and computers.
Ability to perform mathematical computations.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records of financial transactions.
Ability to operate computers.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing cash handling, accounting, and reporting transactions.
Skills in performing arithmetic computations.
Skills in accurately recording financial transactions.
Skills in the operation of computers.
Skill in stablishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all contacts.

Responsibilities

Collects money; verifies amount received.
Maintains records for reconciliation, performs scale operations, and administrative tasks at yard waste, recycling, and solid waste facilities for the Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste.
Interacts with customers using the landfill on a daily basis.
Screens waste in accordance with established procedures as vehicles drive onto the scale or into the Residents Drop-Off Center.
Opens scales and weighs vehicles and creates transactions.
Verifies county residency and compliance with other county regulations for all weighing and disposal activities.
Maintains various logs on disposal activities.
Receives cash, checks, and credit cards for payment of a variety of taxes, fees, and fines.
Verifies amount received and issues receipt.
Issues cash or check upon presentation of required authorizations.
Receives, files, and distributes scale house items in accordance with established procedure.
Records all transactions on a daily basis.
Counts money and compares the amount to the amount of receipts issued.
Prepares money for deposit or transfer.
Operates adding machines and computers using scale house software.
Maintains equipment and supplies.
May perform light typing.
Assists in the setup of scales and databases at other sites.