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Objective & Relationships CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT: The citizens of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize life's opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are recognized, understood, and appreciated. As such, the City of Janesville recognizes the importance of developing an environment where diversity is not merely accepted but embraced and celebrated.

As public servants, we believe everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. To this end, we will diligently recruit and retain the most talented employees in an environment that fosters maximizing one's potential. Therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to consider employment with the City of Janesville and serve the residents of "Wisconsin's Park Place".

OBJECTIVE: Under general supervision of the Assistant Operations Director - Solid Waste, performs a variety of attendant duties, data entry, and customer service for the efficient and effective operation of the City's Compost Site and Clean Fill Facility during the months of March through early December. RELATIONSHIPS: Reports directly to the Assistant Operations Director - Solid Waste and indirectly to the Operations Director. Has no regular supervisory duties.

Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Receives vehicles and customers entering the disposal sites and directs them to proper disposal areas based on waste types and quantities.

Ensures vehicles and customers are in compliance with disposal site policies and procedures. Screens incoming waste loads for banned materials; rejects unacceptable waste materials. Processes cash and charge payments in accordance with established site user fees.

Collects money, processes payment and issues receipt for payment. Enters financial transactions into computer software system and balances the deposit. Prepares appropriate financial records and billing reports as required for use by other division and department staff.

Maintains accurate and current records of daily disposal site operations. Communicates via radio to other city employees. Performs related office duties, including filing materials, sorting materials.

Performs cleaning activities within attendant building. Responds to customer inquiries of basic division information within established guidelines; refers customer to appropriate person. Maintains confidentiality of the division.

Other duties as assigned or required. Minimum Position Requirements/Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE Minimum education and experience required to perform essential duties of the position. High school diploma or equivalent.

Previous clerical and customer service experience preferred. COMPETENCIES For successful performance in this position, the incumbent will need to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge: N/A Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in basic computer skills. Good organizational, judgement, and problem-solving skills. Abilities Establish and maintain effective working relationships with division staff, other City employees, appointed City officials, customers, residents and general public.

Communicate efficiently, effectively, and courteously in verbal and written form. Type and enter data accurately and efficiently, as well as proofread. Check work for accuracy.

Operate office equipment, including cash drawer, personal computer, printer, telephone and calculator. Utilize all Microsoft Office Applications included but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook and the internet to effectively complete tasks. Process, issue and balance cash receipts.

High ethics; ability to efficiently and honestly conduct monetary transactions. Maintain records and files. Follow supervisor's direction, understand verbal and written instructions, and work independently.

Maintain confidentiality of the information as required by Wisconsin Law, City Ordinance and City and Division policy and practice. Perform duties with independent judgment and initiative under limited supervision. Consistently perform the essential duties of the position in an objective, fair, accurate, efficient, effective and equitable manner with a demonstrated ability to take initiative.

Behaviors: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City appointed and elected officials, Department, Division, and Office heads, City employees, consultants, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, surveyors, community interest groups, other governmental agencies, and the general public. Exhibit exceptional professionalism, tact, and decorum in all areas of work duties. Strong ethics base built upon integrity, honesty, initiative, and respect; maintain strict confidentiality.

Interact positively with a diverse group of individuals, and work effectively both as part of a team and independently. Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment. Conduct all business and working relationships in an accurate, fair, equitable and highly ethical manner.

Work with the public in a fair and consistent manner, maintaining objectivity and excluding personal bias while performing job duties Reliable, timely, and proactive in the completion of duties, meeting deadlines and responding to inquiries. Work with others in a positive and supportive manner to solve problems, generate ideas, and accomplish division and City goals. Supplemental Information EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS AND MACHINES: Personal computer, printer, cash register, telephone, calculator, software applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Point-Of-Sale software applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL FACTORS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal conditions of office environment.

Occasional exposure to dust, dirt, odors, noise and other conditions common to waste disposal areas. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., every other week, with one Saturday per month from 7:30 a.m

to 1:15 p.m. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position, or is responsive to the needs of the City of Janesville. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The City of Janesville, Wisconsin, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.