Scalehouse Attendant

About the position type: This is a limited duration (temporary) part-time, non-benefit earning position expected to last up to two years. This position is internally classified as an Office Specialist I.

Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Operate Point of Sale (POS), process financial transactions.

Greet residents and commercial haulers in a friendly and professional manner. Record all business transactions efficiently. Answer customer questions professionally, by phone or in person.

Multi-task various duties while working in the scale house. Communicate with external partners and vendors. Need to have: One of the following: One or more full-time equivalent years of office clerical experience.

Six months of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program. Note: Education may be substituted for experience on a semester (12 credits) basis.

Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, and stand for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nice to have: Experience with: Scale House Software Paradigm or CompuWeigh.

Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Access. Using call center systems. Providing customer service in person and by telephone.

Perform cash transactions or processing electronic payments.

Ability to: Work in a high-volume customer service center. Record all commercial hauler and citizen transactions in the county computer system Paradigm software.

Follow detailed instructions. Work independently with minimal direction. About the department: The Environment and Energy department protects and preserves the environment to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.

We engage communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions. We focus on reducing and responsibly managing waste, protecting and preserving ecosystems, delivering clean energy and promoting environmental stewardship.

About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities.

All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow.

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If you have any questions, please contact: Talent Acquisition division Hennepin County Human Resources department Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855 Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones.

We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including: Meaningful work Public service Competitive pay Work-life balance Generous benefits Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves.

Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities.

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01 This is a limited duration (temporary) part-time, non-benefit earning position expected to last up to two years.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements? Yes No 02 This position requires staff to work at multiple locations including the following sites: - Brooklyn Park Transfer Station (BPTS), 8100 Jefferson Hwy, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445. - South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-off Center, 1400 West 96th Street, Bloomington, MN 55431. - Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC), 505 N 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

Public transportation is only available to the HERC facility. There is no public transportation to the other two locations. Candidates must be available to work various shifts, which include some early mornings, evenings and weekend hours.

This position will vary in the start and end times depending on location. Are you able and willing to meet these requirements? Yes No 03 Select from the choices below the option(s) that best describes your office clerical work experience and/or education related to this position.

Check all that apply. I have one or more full-time equivalent years of office clerical experience I have one or more years of post-high school education I have a combination of office clerical experience and post-high school education to equal at least one full-time equivalent year I have six or more months of office clerical experience and completed the Office Specialist Pathway Training program None of the above 04 List your post-high school education.

Indicate school(s) you attended and your major area(s) of specialization, and any degree(s) earned. If you do not have post-high school education, type "None" in the space provided. 05 How many years of experience do you have using call center systems?

I do not have this experience Less than 6 months 6 months or more, but less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 2 years 2 years or more, but less than 3 years 3 years or more 06 Describe your experience using call center systems, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume.

If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 07 How many months of experience do you have working in a high-volume customer service center?

I do not have this experience Less than 6 months 6 months or more, but less than 12 months 12 months or more, but less than 24 months 24 months or more 08 Describe your experience working in a high-volume customer service center, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume.

If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 09 Do you have experience performing cash transactions and processing electronic payments?

Yes No 10 Describe your experience performing cash transactions or processing electronic payments, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume.

If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 11 Do you have experience using Scale House software Paradigm or CompuWeigh?

Yes No 12 Describe your experience working with Scale House software Paradigm or CompuWeigh, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume.

If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 13 Do you have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Access?

Yes No 14 Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.

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