Administrative Assistant - Solid Waste (Scale House) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/casperwy/jobs/newprint/4790588) Apply  Administrative Assistant - Solid Waste (Scale House) Salary $38,188.80 - $51,542.40 Annually Location Solid Waste Facility - Casper, WY Job Type Full-Time Job Number 1312-05 Department Public Services Department Division Transfer Station (590) Opening Date 01/16/2025 Closing Date 1/29/2025 11:59 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Assigned to: Scale House In this job, you get to meet and talk to all types of people and help people find solutions for their trash needs. And, get to work collaboratively with solid waste supervisors to proactively plan for the future, improve processes and communication. Ideal for anyone starting a career and wanting to be part of a team or someone changing careers to be part of an organization that affects change within our Casper Community. A typical day is working 5 hours rotating back and forth between greeting customers and screening loads AND weighing loads and processing payment and 3 hours answering telephones and creating work orders for Refuse Collection customers AND closing assigned cash drawer, verifying others cash drawers, creating deposits and AR records AND creating and providing supervisor reports AND supporting supervisors with coordinating vendor work, travel plans, customer followup & tracking, etc. Incumbents are responsible for performing semi-skilled administrative support to a single specified area or division. REPORTING STRUCTURE: Receives general supervision from a Supervisor or Division Manager. Typical Class Essential Duties 1. Serves as a primary customer service function to a specified division(s) or area and performs semi-skilled administrative support with some independence, including responding to routine requests for information, directing callers and visitors to appropriately to internal departments or individuals; taking and transmitting messages; communicating with the public regarding fees, policies, rules and general information about a division, facility, or event. 2. Performs various clerical duties utilizing standard office equipment including basic research, making photocopies, and faxing documents, ordering office supplies, filing and record retention. Utilizes software systems and databases; data entry to collect and maintain records. 3. May train others on administrative level work and temporarily assist in other departments as needs arise in the organization. 4. Processes accounts payables and/or receivables including calculating and determining settlements or adjustments; accepts payments; may maintain a petty cash supply; and researches, tracks and coordinates all accounts payables and/or receivables for an assigned area. 5. Receives, processes, sorts, and/or distributes a variety of mail, internal correspondence, materials, invoices, payments, and/or other applicable items. 6. Runs standard reports according to established timelines, or as directed. 7. Assists in the coordination and administration of calendaring, special projects, events, and/or programs as assigned. 8. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. 9. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Knowledge (position requirements at entry): Knowledge of: • Customer service principles. • English language, grammar, and punctuation. • Basic mathematical principles. • Baisc record keeping and file management principles. • Time management tools. • Modern office procedures, methods and use of technological equipment including database management and computer software programs such as Microsoft Office. Abilities (position requirements at entry): Ability to: • Organize records in an easily retrievable fashion. • Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values. • Operate modern office equipment, software and operating systems/applications. • Maintain confidentiality. • Learn and follow applicable procedures and policies. • Accurately proofread numerical and text data. • Accurately type documents at a reasonable rate of speed. • Learn and follow applicable procedures for accounts payable/receivable and Municipal budgets. • Learn and follow applicable procedures for maintaining accurate records and comply with record retention guidelines. • Trouble shoot on office equipment. • Order and maintain office supplies. • Meet deadlines. • Work on a variety of tasks simultaneously. • Work with some level of independence and may lead others with administrative duties. • Perform basic research and review of data. • Prepare basic reports and written correspondence. • Make travel arrangements. • Maintain a neat and professional appearance. • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. • Follow written and verbal instructions. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor. Skills (position requirements at entry): Skill in: • Providing customer service. • Proofreading and editing documents. • Scheduling calendars and coordinating meetings and/or events. • Typing and data entry. • Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable and tactful manner with customers, staff and the general public. • Oral and written communication, sufficient to exchange or convey effective information and to receive work direction. • Operating modern office equipment, software and operating systems/applications. • Note taking. • Accounts payable/receivable. • Maintaining confidentiality. • Time management. • Creating clear and concise reports. • Conflict management and problem solving. Training, Experience & Certifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required. • Minimum of one year of experience working in a clerical or administrative support position. • Local government experience preferred. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS • Possession of a valid Wyoming Driver’s License preferred. • May require being, or obtaining, a Notary Public designation. Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must utilize direct deposit for payroll purposes. Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the position's driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming driver's license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence. Physical and Environmental Conditions: City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include: • Emergency response/rescue • Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste • Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems • Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems • CDL operations and driving • Operating power-driven machinery or equipment • Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments • Working with or directing minors Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Incumbents in this position work indoors in an office environment and are subject to the common noises associated with office work including telephones, copiers, and printers. The position requires frequent sitting, typing, and customer contact, both by telephone and in person. Casper is a great place to live, work and play! Wyoming's Best All 11 "Cities" In Wyoming Ranked WORST to BEST - Casper is #2! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCzeJGHhXNc) Safest Cities Safest Cities in America. Casper is #2! (https://wallethub.com/edu/safest-cities-in-america/41926) Working at the City of Casper The City of Casper offers a variety of benefits to full-time employees. For more information on any of our benefits, please call Human Resources at (307) 235-8344. Benefit Programs: Look at these amazing benefits! + CIGNA Health + Delta Dental + VSP Vision + Medical Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending + MASA Supplementary Ambulance Care + Voya Supplementary Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness Plans + Short-term and Long-term Disability Options + Life Insurance + 457/IRA Retirement Options + Employees Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Free Counseling Services + Pet Insurance + Legal Shield/ID Shield + Ten Paid Holidays Annually + Wyoming Retirement System - Retirement Income for life. Employer match exceeds employee contribution. + Public Employee Pension Plan: + Employer 9.37% Employee 9.25% + Law Enforcement Pension Plan + Employer 10.6% Employee 6.6% + Paid Fire B Pension Plan + Employer 16.00% Employee 11.245% Paid Time Off (PTO): The City of Casper (City) recognizes that a period of leisure, or recreation, away from the job is beneficial. A new full-time employee will receive an advance of 80 PTO hours on their start date. Each full-time employee’s PTO accrual is limited to a total of 720 hours, which equates to 18 weeks (40-hours per week) of PTO. Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement % is based on grade level received. Includes books and some fees. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): The City of Casper may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible. Cordico - Mobile Wellness Ap: On-demand access to relevant trusted and effective wellness resources. Employee Assistance Program: Free counseling available to employees and their immediate family members. Ergonomic Assessments: Review of your workstation and recommendations made by our Risk Management team to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment. Additional Benefits and Annual Fun Events: Service Awards Luncheon - To recognize and celebrate years of service, employees who reach a 5-year milestone with the City are invited to an annual luncheon. This event includes catered food, awards, and great door prizes. Annual Employee Golf Tournament - Swing into Fun: Join us for our annual employee golf tournament. This event is typically in late Summer at our Municipal Golf Course and offers food and door prizes. Open to current employees, retirees, and family members. Employee Holiday Breakfast – Indulge in a delicious hearty breakfast and enjoy the company of the great employees at the City of Casper. We invite all employees to kick off the holiday season with our Annual Holiday Breakfast. Chili Skate Night – Lace up your skates! Get ready to glide and slide at our Employee Chili Skate Night at the Casper Ice Arena. Employees and their families are invited to join us for an evening of icy fun and delicious chili. Wellness Programs – Drawings for cash prizes for participants. Free access to the Casper Recreation Center for qualifying employees. Leadership and Employee Development – We believe in nurturing talent, empowering individuals, and cultivating a culture of growth and success. Human Resources provides employee training and mentoring opportunities to foster leadership and employee development within our organization.