Cashier, Community Aide (NCS) - Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$15.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Starting Pay:

$15.00 /Hourly

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Job Summary:  

This position is located within our Bureau of Recreation, Division of Special Facilities. The Cashier operates a cash register or cash drawer in the acceptance of cash disbursements, cash transactions, issues receipts, and keeps record of such transactions ensuring the register is balanced at the end of each shift. The cashier makes sure all transactions run smoothly and that every customer is satisfied with the service provided. The cashier ensures theft is kept to a minimum, while keeping his or her work area neat and organized.

Essential Functions:

Some of the duties that this person will be responsible are as follows, but not limited to:

• Receives, counts, and disburses money and ensures correct payment and change.
• Operates a cash register or cash drawer.
• Balances cash and checks against register receipts and payment stubs.
• Issues receipt, licenses and permits. 
• Receives payments by mail and verifies accuracy and agreement of amount payable and total received.
• May receive payment of municipal bills, fines, and application fees. 
• Reviews checks received for accuracy and completeness; validates. 
• Conduct inventory and inspect impounded vehicles; maintain records and access ownership information.
• Compute bills for penalty and interest charges against standard rate charts. 
• May count, sort and bag coins in bulk. 
• Completes settlement or related records and reports. 
• May operate related office equipment such as typewriters, copiers or adding machines. 
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:         

Education: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.

AND 

Experience: Have two years of experience in the performance of cashier work.

OR 

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of arithmetic.
• Ability to count and handle large sums of money.
• Ability to operate a cash register.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and to work well with the public.

Additional Information 

Background Check                                                  

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. 

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientat