Scale Attendant - SR

Job Title

Refuse Weighing Operator

Operates a municipal scale to weigh refuse-carrying vehicles at a refuse disposal site or transfer station; issues certificate of measure; prepares, processes and maintains records; and performs other related duties as required. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Environmental Management - Solid Waste Division in Pu'uanahulu. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they occur during the life of the list.

Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• graduation from high school, and
• one (1) year of work experience involving public contact, and
• possession of a valid State of Hawai`i Driver License (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire.)

Note:

Possession of a Public Measure master's license is required, prior to completion of probation. Examination:
All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.

It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note:

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of:
Rules and regulations relating to the work; office practices and procedures; filing methods and systems; use of standard office machines, including computers; and arithmetic. Ability to:
Operate and monitor a large mechanical or an electronic computerized vehicle scale and other related equipment; make simple arithmetic computations; compare names and numbers accurately; keep records; summarize materials and prepare simple reports; understand and interpret laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies pertinent to the weighing of vehicles and to the department; determine and perform necessary corrective actions during systems malfunction and/or operator error;

follow oral and written instructions, and; deal tactfully and effectively with the public.

Physical Requirements:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping:
Light Benefits of County Employment :
The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Flexible Working Arrangements:
  Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation:
  Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave:
  Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays:
  The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development:
  The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program :
  This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program:
  You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan:
  The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan…