Solid Waste Administrative Assistant

Salary : $37,833.12 - $49,183.26 Annually
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 7420-00125 Feb 24
Department:Solid Waste
Opening Date: 02/21/2024
Closing Date: 2/28/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work performing a variety of administrative tasks involving data entry, specialized research, and clerical support to the Solid Waste department, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under occasional supervision of the department head.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Responsibilities

• Administers and manages various projects and programs.
• Receives phone calls and/or walk-in traffic; determines nature of business; assists customers with questions and/or refers to proper personnel.
• Receive invoices for payment and works closely with Accounts Payable to process.
• Enter Convenience site statistical data and generates reporting.
• Maintain supplies, to include obtaining quotes, enter inventory requisitions and schedule disbursements of supplies to various locations.
• Provide scale house with coverage & other support as needed.
• Assist with the planning & coordinating of events of Solid Waste.
• Prepare daily cash deposit and scans paperwork into electronic files.
• Submits and tracks departmental request to include, vehicle maintenance, facility maintenance, and ITS.
• Maintain schedules & calendar for administrative staff. Coordinate meetings to include scheduling meeting locations and coordinating meeting supplies.
• Maintain regulatory documents and ensure timeliness of delivery to appropriate entities along with keeping signed documents appropriately filed.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and office assistance techniques; thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; thorough knowledge of the organization and functions of the department and of general administrative policies and practices; ability to keep office records and to prepare accurate reports from file sources; ability to perform and organize work independently; ability to prepare effective correspondence independently; ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer and knowledge of applicable software packages; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
High school diploma or GED and extensive experience in clerical or office work, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k
The County contributes 1/2% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 2%.
Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
Employee Assistance Program
The County provides an Employee Assistance Program to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, substance abuse, and financial or legal concerns.
Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, MetLife Supplemental Plans, Pre-paid Legal & Identity Theft Protection and the College Foundation 529 Savings Plan.
For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01
Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

03
How much experience do you have in general clerical work?

• No experience
• 6 months to 2 years
• 2 years to 5 years
• 6 years or more

04
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question