Associate Transit Customer Service Specialist Series

Description JOB INFORMATION: Title: Associate Transit Customer Service Specialist Series Authority: TA/OA Department: MTA Communications Division/Unit: Customer Services/Customer Engagement Location: 2 Broadway Hours: Various, will include some weekend and holiday work. Reporting Manager (if Applicable): Assistant Director Deadline (if Applicable): 08/31/26 Compensation: TA OA Candidates selected for this position on the NYC Transit payroll may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link Note: TA candidates must be permanent civil service in order to be considered or be on an established list or have passed a corresponding examination. POSITION SUMMARY New York City Transit is looking for expert communicators to provide world-class customer care for the millions of people we move each day.In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, categorizing, analyzing, responding to, and reporting on customer inquiries, issues, and comments regarding NYC Transit Subways and Buses, including inquiries related to the MTA’s fare payment system, OMNY. Inquiries are submitted through the MTA website and across other channels including but not limited to social media, email, telephone, letter, and in-person customer-centered events. You are expected to have strong verbal, written, research, and interpersonal skills, a keen eye for detail, a positive attitude and eagerness to take on new challenges, and a commitment to your role in ensuring the continuous improvement of the public transportation network on which NYC depends. RESPONSIBILITIES As an Associate Transit Customer Service Specialist, you will monitor intake queues, review and ensure the correct categorization of customer feedback, share feedback with appropriate internal teams as necessary, determine the best response to resolve customer issues or satisfactorily address their concerns, and provide customers with accurate and timely replies. Embracing an ethos of customer service, you will be a resolute advocate for the customer, working collaboratively with other teams/departments to foreground their concerns, help identify root causes and find sustainable solutions. You will also be responsible for analyzing customer data collected through multiple channels and using database tools to develop sophisticated reports and dashboards on customer feedback to identify trends, detect problems, check on SLAs and KPIs, monitor case queues, and help guide policy. You will be expected to adhere to established Customer Relationship Management (CRM) quality control protocols to maintain and enhance data integrity. In addition, in this role, you may be asked to help organize and participate in in-person outreach events where customers have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with NYC Transit leadership and/or learn about new programs, initiatives, and related matters. You may also be called upon to devote a portion of your workweek to providing support to the Deputy Chief, Customer Services & Engagement, on day-to-day organizational tasks as well as special projects. The position may also include other duties, as assigned. With respect to scheduling, you will be required to work one weekend day, Saturday or Sunday, with one adjacent day off during the week as your off-duty days (i.e., Friday-Saturday, Sunday-Monday). Working on some weekday holidays may also be required. Regarding your work shift, we are seeking candidates amenable to providing coverage during the early evening period (i.e., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., etc.). EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in a customer service or public information capacity; An associate degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in a customer service or public information capacity; A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in a customer service or public information capacity; Education and/or experience equivalent to 1, 2, or 3 above. Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above. DESIRED SKILLS: Knowledge of analytical or database software, particularly CRM or business intelligence systems. Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM products. Experience with social media customer service software. Proficiency with Power BI and Tableau. Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and deadlines. Strong verbal, written, research and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency in at least one language in addition to English. Sound judgement and excellent work ethic. Highly organized and able to deftly manage multiple projects at the same time. Proficiency in all Microsoft applications. SELECTION METHOD Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment. All selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Final salary is determined by experience, skill set, and alignment with compensation practices. The posted range reflects expected compensation and may be updated as market or business needs evolve. To be eligible for consideration for a new role, current MTA employees must complete at least one year of service in their current role before applying. Additionally, eligibility to interview is contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory record of job performance, attendance, and disciplinary conduct. Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission"). EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)