GOOCHLAND COUNTY

Goochland County is located in the heart of Central Virginia. Just over 289 square miles of rural countryside, our County is home to just over 26,000 residents and is ideally located within a short drive to beaches or mountain tops. We have great proximity to major cities including Charlottesville and Richmond.

Our quality of life is unsurpassed, and our active community welcomes one and all. A community rich in history, the Goochland County Courthouse is widely considered to be the most well-maintained Jeffersonian courthouse in Virginia. Goochland County is the smallest county in the United States to have earned the highest rating from all three credit rating agencies which reflects the County's exceptional financial resilience and is home to an award-winning public-school system.

Description Goochland County is accepting applications for a Part-Time Attendant to monitor the activities of the Convenience Center by assisting the public in disposing of trash and recyclables. This is a part-time position with no benefits working approximately 25 hours per week, to include required weekends. Criminal Background check and drug screen are required.

Essential Functions Directs public to appropriate areas and advises of safe disposal techniques. Maintains the site in clean and neat order; includes grass cutting, weed eating, and landscaping. Schedules the switching of open top containers and compactors.

Controls traffic to facilitate the movement of vehicles in a safe and timely manner. Coordinates disposal of waste and recycling through Convenience Centers Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Some knowledge of solid waste regulations, principles, and practices of a Convenience Center.

Demonstrated ability to use, or learn how to use, disposal equipment, backhoe, compactors, zero turn lawnmower, blower, and weed trimmer. Must possess excellent customer service skills to maintain effective working relationships with contractors and the general public. Ability to use a computer and related software packages.

Ability to report to work on bad weather days, unless facility is closed. Must be able to perform physical labor in extreme temperatures and conditions for extended periods of time. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, and move 50 to 100 pounds and to climb, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends. Education, Experience and Training High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in the operations of a Convenience Center preferred.

Valid Virginia Driver's License required. As part of employment with Goochland County, all employees are required to complete Emergency preparedness and incident management training courses as directed or requested. Goochland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, family medical history or genetic information, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status that is protected by federal, state or local laws.