Scale Attendant (Administrative Assistant III)

: Salary $44,368.06 - $73,946.08 Annually Location FAIRFAX (EJ17), VA Job Type FT Hourly W BN Job Number 25-00556 Department DPWES Solid Waste Management Opening Date 03/01/2025 Closing Date 3/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade S15 Posting Type Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Weighing your career options? This position works as a part of the Solid Waste Management Program. DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefits
• Retirement

DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean. Our ideal candidate thrives helping others in a fast-paced environment. This candidate is an active listener who takes the time to understand our customer needs and ensures effective communication. Day-to-day responsibilities and duties are described as follows:

• Participates in operational and administrative functions related to refuse vehicle weighing, billing information processing, and permit issuance at the I66 Complex.
• Determines routine material type and origin of waste loads at county-operated waste disposal facilities.
• Conducts waste inspections in accordance with permit requirements to determine acceptability for disposal, recycling or rejection.
• Inspects refuse collection vehicles for compliance with county regulations.
• Obtains disposal permit numbers, enters appropriate information into computer system, confirms weights, determines direct sale or third-party billing, and determines disposal fee. Collects fees, including cash and checks, as well as completes credit card transactions. Adheres to the Fairfax County procedures governing the handling of cash, checks, and credit cards.
• Provides routine information and answers questions from the public and commercial hauling firms concerning the disposal and recycling of materials.
• Direct residents and commercial customers where to correctly discard their disposal or recycling material onsite after processing.
• Engages in safe working practices and complies with Solid Waste safety programs and guidelines.

Note: The assigned functional areas of this position are general administrative support, customer service and cash handling. This position is not eligible for telework.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") high school graduation and two years of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s). CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations and may be required to respond during inclement weather or emergency situations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six months of experience providing technical support in a refuse operation(s) or a related field.
• Two years of experience working with the general public.
• Six months prior reconciliation and cash handling experience
• One year or more demonstrated computer and data entry experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance, and 25 to 35 lbs. with or without assistance. Ability to operate a vehicle. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, reach and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for lengthy periods of time. Ability to sustain possible exposure to household hazardous waste. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Occupational noise exposure, to include loud noise from trucks (dba of 90). Strength and manual dexterity needed when performing repetitious tasks. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-JT1