Customer Service Specialist

BMV Customer Service Representative

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV): The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has been named one of Indiana's 2023 Top Workplaces by its employees. Our mission is to serve all Hoosiers by providing best-in-class driver and vehicle services in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring security and transparency. The BMV team works throughout the state of Indiana and is dedicated to fostering an environment where we: Invest in our employees Engage our customers Provide sustainable systems Embrace product innovation

Role Overview

Customer Service Representatives are the frontline contact for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. You will provide timely and accurate customer service utilizing good communication skills, computer skills, and on-the-job training. You will assist Hoosiers with a broad scope of BMV needs. This intermittent position will serve at the LaGrange, Indiana, BMV Branch Office. Work schedule will be determined by the supervisor and will be within these branch hours:

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
• Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $29,588.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Use your job knowledge to conduct customer transactions
• Answer customer's questions and provide guidance
• Assist with the daily opening and closing of the branch
• Check transactions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper accounting
• Work with leadership to resolve escalated customer concerns and system problems
• File applications as completed throughout the day

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Top-notch communication skills.
• A high level of critical thinking and the ability to troubleshoot.
• Ability to process cash and card transactions.
• Ability to travel up to 20 percent of the time to branch locations, training, or branch-related community activities.
• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and customer service experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.