Administrative Assistant-Landfill

Employment Status

Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Experience

Required:

1 year of related work experience

Minimum

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

Direct Supervisor: Landfill Manager

Primary

Work Location:

Office setting

Physical requirements: This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Certification: Valid Driver’s License

Provide clerical and administrative support to the Landfill and Public Works.

• Monitor status of Landfill accounts by running reports, corresponding with customers, and following departmental guidelines.
• Assist public by answering questions, explaining related County policies and procedures, and handling complaints.
• Create schedules for staff, filling in three spots—gate, recycling, and scale.
• Work at the gate, scales, or recycling areas as deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Perform routine duties including answering phone calls, monitoring voicemail, and collecting incoming mail.
• Monitor all equipment being used, including the compactor.
• Complete Landfill reports.
• Prepare purchase orders and invoices and code appropriately.
• Responsible for transporting deposits, invoices, and other administrative documents to designated off‑site locations in a timely and secure manner.
• Other assigned tasks as needed.

• Proficiency in personal computer tools, i.e., word processing and spreadsheets.
• Principles and processes for providing excellent customer service.

• Excellent organizational and office skills.

• Work independently with interruptions.
• Regular work attendance is required.

All applicants must apply online. Application review will begin as soon as possible. Position open until filled.

Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.