Customer Service Representative

Customer Service RepresentativePositions in this job family are responsible for establishing contact with both internal and external customers. They provide the customer with the requested information or assistance concerning the services provided by the agency, institution, or unit, or direct this request to those who can provide the service. Responsibilities may include operating various types of telephone or communications equipment, including switchboards, communications consoles and telefax machines; issuing equipment, supplies, auto parts or other materials; processing applications for various licenses or permits; serving as a cashier in an institution, lodge, resort or other facility; and similar activities.Supervises employees engaged in providing services and information to all customers, and trains staff.Responds to requests for informational materials; researches and fills requests for those requesting such materials and information; ensures an adequate inventory of materials concerning the service.Prepares notice of statements and sends copies to customers; reconciles discrepancies in billing and issues reminder notices.Maintains inventory or other records; purchases necessary materials; sets up displays; maintains cleanliness of work area; and sells merchandise.Receives customers or visitors; answers telephone calls; secures and provides requested information; provides services; or directs the request to those who can provide the customer with the information or services.Receives requests for information and services and provides such services using advanced technological equipment.Responds to requests concerning the interpretation of agency or program policies and procedures; develops policies and procedures for the operation of daily activities.Prepares mail and parcels for mailing; sorts and distributes mail; operates scales and meters to determine proper postage.Screens, examines and verifies documents for correctness, appropriateness, adequacy and conformity to establish requirements and follow up on requests or discrepancies.This is the career level of this job family where employees will be expected to perform duties at all levels of complexity. Responsibility may also be assigned for training lower-level staff or serving as a project or team leader.Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in sales, public contact work, handling and processing mail, or general office clerical work plus one additional year of experience in customer service, mail room operations or technical clerical work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of methods and procedures concerning public contact; of telephone procedures; of spelling, punctuation and grammar, of arithmetic; of the program or services being provided; of laws and rules concerning program or services being provided; and of techniques of training.Skill is required to operate various office equipment including computers.Ability is required to work with customers; to gather data and facts; to keep records; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to provide leadership on assigned projects or teams.Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel.Some positions may require performing moderately heavy lifting.Position is located in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Tulsa (VR45).*Applicant must be able to communicate with people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and must be able to carry a conversation in sign language.Essential Functions: Position is responsible for establishing contact with both internal and external customers. Duties include providing the customer with the requested information or assistance concerning the services provided by vocational rehabilitation and directing requests to those who can provide service. Additional duties include operating various types of telephone or communications equipment to include switchboards, communication consoles and telefax machines and for the processing and sorting of outgoing and incoming mail and faxes.Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.Trial period (if applicable) is required.Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship.Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.Benefits Include:Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiumsA wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitationsFlexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent careEmployee assistance programs and health and fitness programs11 paid holidays15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first yearRetirement Savings Plan with a generous matchLongevity Bonus for years of serviceEqual Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.