FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Field Service RepresentativeNote: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval. Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach city in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the right person to serve as Field Service Representative for the Public Works Refuse Division. JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs technical field and office work involving compliance with business licensing requirements; resolving customer service and municipal billing issues; and servicing the City's refuse collection franchise. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Reports to: Division Supervisor, Division Manager, or senior staff DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Field Service Representative is responsible for field inspection of commercial and residential properties for licensing, public health, revenue generation and code compliance. When assigned to Business License, the Field Service Representative primarily conducts field inspection for compliance with the business license code. When assigned to Public Works Refuse, the primary function is enforcement of the City's solid waste and recycling franchise and related code compliance. When assigned to Public Works Utilities the primary function is customer service field response related to utilities and municipal billing services.Examples of Essential DutiesPerforms and coordinates field inspections to ensure compliance with applicable business licensing requirements, refuse franchise requirements, and municipal codes; schedules inspections and appointments; and maintains documentation of daily inspections, findings, and violationsInspects residential properties, commercial businesses, construction sites, transient businesses and vacant properties; conduct follow-up investigations, and issues notices or citations as appropriate for non-complianceResearches various sources to identify business concerns that require licensingInvestigates new, delinquent or non-compliant businesses and residences; reviews and issues new business licenses, inactivates licenses for closed business, issues special use and recycling permits, and processes licensing feesServes as a liaison between customers, City and contractors in identifying cause and possible solutions for service issues and questioned municipal services bills; takes corrective action based on findingsCoordinates between contracted refuse hauler, public works, city treasurer, finance, refuse and information systems in resolving billing and account problems in the business licensing and municipal billing system; performs account maintenance, calculates credits, debit and meter reading adjustmentsAssists with the processing of utility and refuse collection service applications and discontinuancesInspects property to ensure billing accuracy, checking dwelling units, type of dwelling, leaks, high usage, meter locations and proper service address; coordinates meter repairs; turns service on/off, pulls meters, and assesses fees and damages as appropriate; identifies and tracks certificates of occupancy in developments with master meters to assure proper revenue collectionPerforms various duties to assist customer service including restoring disconnects, reading meters and responding to hazardsAnswers questions in person, in writing and on the phone regarding the City's refuse franchise, residential and commercial refuse collection rates and program, inspections, business licensing requirements, high consumption, or municipal services billsPerforms duties of co-workers or supervisor as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absencesAdheres to appropriate safety rules and guidelinesWhen assigned to Public Works Refuse, coordinates and staffs an information booth at weekend and evening public outreach events such as neighborhood cleanups and composting workshops.Reports to work as scheduled; may work a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays as requiredMaintains a regular and consistent attendance recordTravels to offsite locations within and outside the cityPerforms other related duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:Knowledge of: Federal, state, county and municipal codes and regulations Departmental policies and procedures Water and refuse billing rates and related policies Meter reading, meter and street locations; removing and setting water meters Conflict resolution techniques Personal computers and software applications Quality customer service principles and practices Appropriate safety methods and techniquesAbility to: Read and interpret applicable codes Identify hazardous situations and take corrective action Utilize appropriate interpersonal skills when interacting with diverse communities or confrontational individuals Maintain and follow department processes and regulations Operate standard office equipment including personal computers, standard software applications and two-way radio Use common hand tools and meter box keys Communicate effectively in oral and written form Maintain statistics and write reports Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, business owners, contractors, City staff and supervisorsEducation: High school diploma or equivalent certificateExperience: Two (2) years of public contact and customer service experience. Experience involving municipal code enforcement and compliance with rules and regulations are desirable.Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.When assigned to Business License or Public Works Refuse, must obtain PC 832 certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.When assigned to Public Works Utilities, must obtain AWWA Water Use Efficiency Practitioner certification or State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Grade D1 certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice programPublic Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.Application and Selection ProcessAn online application must be completed in full.Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum education, experience, license and/or certification requirements to be considered. Applicants whose qualifications best meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral examination (weighted 100%), tentatively scheduled for October 20, 2026.Eligible ListSelection InterviewBackgroundAppointment