Lead Scale Attendant (Administrative Assistant IV)

Lead Scale Attendant (Administrative Assistant IV)

Salary

$50,581.23 - $88,517.10 Annually

Location

SOLID WASTE DIVISION, 4618 WEST OX RD, FAIRFAX (EJ17), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01095

Department

DPWES Solid Waste Management

Opening Date

07/25/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S17

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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• Benefits
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Job Announcement

Join a team where you can always weigh in!

The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP) seeks a Lead Scale Attendant (Administrative Assistant IV) who is highly motivated, brings enthusiasm, and has team leadership experience. This person will lead and be a member of a collaborative team of dedicated high performing weighmasters that are responsible for the operational and administrative functions related to refuse vehicle weighing, billing information processing, and permitting.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally-accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefits
• Retirement

DPWES provides award-winning solid waste collection services for approximately 45,000 homes, operates a transfer station and landfill, regulates solid waste services, and leads sustainability initiatives to promote zero waste goals for Fairfax County. DPWES Solid Waste is a diverse work force of approximately 300 merit and 50 non-merit employees and has an annual operating budget of more than $100M. Our nationally-recognized team of professionals are working together towards a singular goal: providing environmentally-responsible and cost-effective management of municipal solid waste, keeping Fairfax County safe, green, healthy, and clean.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as team lead to administrative weighmasters and participates in operational and administrative functions related to refuse vehicle weighing, billing information processing, and permit issuance at the I-95 complex and/or the I-66 complex. Determines the more complex material type and origin of waste loads at county operated waste disposal facilities. Inspects the more multifarious waste to determine acceptability for disposal or recycling. Inspects refuse collection vehicles for compliance with county regulations. Gathers evidence and data pertinent to violations of County Code, Chapter 109.1 as well as, where appropriate, violations of federal and state solid waste, medical waste, and hazardous materials regulations.

Obtains disposal permit numbers, enters appropriate information into computer system, confirms weights, determines direct sale or third-party billing, and determines disposal fees. Collects fees, including cash. Provides daily reconciliation of Weighmaster cash receipts, deposit slips, and inventory records, and safeguards funds in accordance with county controls governing the handling of cash and checks. Reviews the more complex monthly invoices for accuracy prior to mailing. Processes and issues refuse collection and disposal permits. Provides the more complex information and answers questions from the public and commercial hauling firms concerning disposal and recycling of materials. Educates customers on changes in regulations, material disposal locations, and changes in fees. Engages in safe working practices and complies with Solid Wast safety programs and guidelines. Complies with the DPWES Safety Competencies. Perform other duties as assigned.

Note: The assigned functional areas of this position are office management, general administration, cash handling, and customer service.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation and three years of experience providing administrative support in the assigned functional area(s).

LICENSE REQUIRED:

Valid drivers license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of experience providing technical support in a refuse operation(s) or a related field.
• Two to three years of experience working with the general public.
• Two Years Prior reconciliation and cash handling experience.
• Excellent communication skills, computer, and data entry experience.
• Two years of experience as a Team Leader.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to hear and see surrounding area in a hazardous environment. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance and 25 to 35 lbs. with or without assistance. Ability to operate a vehicle. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, reach and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for lengthy periods of time. Able to work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Manual strength and dexterity needed to climb, push, pull and perform repetitious tasks. Occupational noise exposure, to include loud noise from trucks (dba of 90). Sustain possible exposure to household hazardous waste. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have providing administrative support in the following functional areas: office management, general administration, cash handling, and/or customer service?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

04

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of full-time experience do you have cashiering or providing direct customer service to the public in a high volume, pressure setting?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

06

How many years of data entry experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

07

Which of the following have you handle? Check all that apply.

• Solve customers problems
• Irate customers
• Assist customer
• Greet customers
• Cashier
• None of the above

08

How many years of experience do you have leading a team?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

09

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents)
• Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts)
• Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web)
• No experience

10

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.

• Beginner (Basic knowledge of identifying the components of the Outlook environment; composing email messages; sending and receiving email messages; organizing email messages into folders; managing contacts; scheduling appointments; scheduling meetings, managing tasks, notes and journal entries)
• Intermediate (Knowledge of customizing message settings; organizing and locating Outlook messages; setting calendar options; tracking activities using the Journal; assigning and tracking tasks; sharing folder information; customizing the Outlook environment)
• Advanced (Extensive knowledge of almost all functions of program including personalizing your email; organizing Outlook items; managing data files; managing contacts and contact information; saving and archiving email; creating a custom Outlook form; working offline and remotely)
• No experience

11

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word.

• Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating, editing, formatting, and saving simple documents; inserting simple tables; and proofreading documents for accuracy)
• Intermediate (Knowledge of common commands such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; setting up the ruler; indenting paragraphs, using tabs and tables; inserting captions, footnotes, endnotes, special characters, or hard page breaks; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; inserting an equation, adding comments and tracking changes.)
• Advanced (Extensive knowledge of almost all function of program including mail merge, macros, creating a table of contents, creating bookmarks and cross-referencing.)
• No experience

12

Complex is open seven day a week, weekend work is required. Holiday, weekend and overtime work may be required. Are you willing and capable to work the hours assigned?

• Yes
• No

13

This position is considered essential personnel for purposes of continuity of operations and may be required to respond during inclement weather or emergency situations. Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm