Customer Service Representative 2

Job Title Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints. Tentative start date will be dependent upon interviews conducted, onboarding completed, and the state agency issuing a PO. HireRight must be used for Background Checks and Drug Screenings. Local Only Candidates - Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate, all those who do not state current location will not be considered. Candidates must be local at time of submission, and available for in person interviews within 1 week of the posting close date. Candidates must also be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer being made. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints. Provide a service such as a license, registration, title, permit, or program eligibility information Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems. Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken. Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills. Complete contract forms, prepare change of address records, or issue service discontinuance orders, using computers. Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation. Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing. Contact customers to respond to inquiries or to notify them of claim investigation results or any planned adjustments KSA Applicable program rules, regulations, policies and procedures, systems, and relevant statutes Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Clerical Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively. Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people. Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs journey level customer service activities by performing tasks initiated by the general public. Position may require the use of discretion when releasing pertinent information; solving difficult customer service complaints/problems; conducting research, compiling information, and analyzing policies and procedures to resolve customer issues. Duties may include periodically adding money receipts, reconciling cash against known figures for verification; preparing and transmitting deposits of monies to the bank or to the state treasurer's office on a daily basis. Required Skills Follows established guidelines Solving difficult customer service complaints/problems Customer Service Experience Preferred Skills Bilingual Compensation: $16.00 per hour