Weighmaster

Pay Schedule I, Grade 21, Regular Schedule:  40 Hours per week.
 
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.

Under close supervision, 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.
  
Examples of Essential Duties

• 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.  

• Knowledge and enforcement of departmental rules, regulations and policies 
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• May perform light typing.
• Assists in the setup of scales and databases at other sites. 

(NOTE:  The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.  They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class.  Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Graduation from a recognized high school.
PLUS
Two years' experience in cashiering or accounting with direct responsibility for handling money.
(Additional experience in accounting or cashiering may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Additional education in accounting may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Full Performance)

• 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.  

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
 
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
 
 Mail or deliver documents to:
 ATTN:  Weighmaster
 Office of Human Resources
 Baltimore County Government
 308 Allegheny Ave.
 Towson, MD 21204
 
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Solid Waste facilities operate Monday – Saturday. Employees will be assigned schedules of 40-hour work weeks within the working hours of one or multiple sites.
 
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails frequent operation of office equipment requiring the use of coordinative and manipulative skills.  Some positions may involve frequent standing. The work requires exposure to potentially hazardous materials and conditions; including adverse weather conditions.
 
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Salary : $39,989 - $46,004