JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: DEPARTMENT: SALARY: Water Assistant I Water Grade 54 OPENING DATE: June 7, 2024 Starting Salary: $13.7913 Hourly/ $28,685.80 Annually Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED APPLY AT: Duplin County Personnel Office County Administration Building 224 Seminary Street Kenansville, NC 28349 9l0-296-2104 Apply Online: www.duplincountync.com "Equal Opportunity Employer" Job Summary Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform a wide variety of accounting functions related to the financial management and operations of the water systems. Position is responsible for receiving payments; balancing collections; processing applications; and providing information about the water system. Performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Collects water payments and deposits; posts to accounts; prepares deposits of funds collected and delivers to the bank; runs daily computerized reports on collections. Prepares and disseminates information as required to the general public; collects and relays information from customers, co-workers, and other departments via the telephone, two-way radio, and in person. Talks with prospective customers; signs up new customers after determining cost; prepares agreement form and customer file information; answers questions about the water system to individuals and to citizen groups; processes applications for new districts and bills for early sign-up fees. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members. Runs meter reading books. Picks up mail; mails applications on new districts; tear bills apart; makes photocopies. Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) to five (5) years previous experience and/or training that includes the use of accounting and billing computer software and clerical work; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be bondable. Valid NC Driver’s License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.79 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Kenansville, NC 28349 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kenansville, NC 28349: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person