Customer Service Representative I

Job Title

The incumbent performs a variety of clerical, administrative, and record keeping tasks involving the City's financial records and accounts.

Examples Of Duties

Provides customer service by answering telephones and responding to inquiries, assisting customers with documents and equipment

Opens and closes accounts, collects payments assist customers with account inquires and issues

Resolves customer billing inquiries, complaints, and issues via phone, email, fax machine, and in-personal contact

Collects payments; explains billing and payment practices

Performs a variety of clerical duties by filing, entering information into databases, generating and submitting reports, and processing journal entries

Verifies accuracy and completeness of all data/information received, and researches and provides verification on information requests

Operates a computer in transferring/transcribing/composing various documentation

Performs daily accounting tasks related to work performed, which may include calculating, billing, and receiving various fees and payments, balancing daily revenues

May process and issue various types of permits, certificates, and licenses as required

Receives, processes and distributes mail, and prepares forms, letters, and parcels for mailing

Research returned mail and update customer mailing addresses.

Prepares and distributes various division records, reports, notices and other relevant materials

Receives and reviews invoices, reports, forms and applications and distributes copies to appropriate personnel

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED. (Proof of education must be uploaded with application)

Six months of experience in high volume customer service

Six months of experience in a high volume cashiering operation utilizing a complex software system.

Must have excellent phone and verbal communication skills and strong data entry skills.

Additional completion of coursework at an accredited college or university, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping and Ability to apply this knowledge to work situations.

Knowledge of City ordinances and policies regarding billing, rates, fees, and collections.

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of business English and mathematics.

Ability to effectively operate a personal computer terminal and printer.

Ability to perform mathematical computations accurately.

Ability to operate cash register and make correct change.

Ability to operate office machinery as required.

Ability to type with speed and accuracy.

Ability to key numerical data with speed and accuracy.

Ability to see, read, and comprehend writing and computer printouts in English.

Ability to operate office equipment such as a telephone, cash register, computer, calculator, copy machine, and postage machine.

Ability to work full-time regularly scheduled hours.

Ability to control one's behavior when encountering stressful situations, such as irate, abusive or loud customers or when encountering necessary deadlines.

Ability to demonstrate proficiency in handling cash transactions accurately and securely.

Physical Demands:

Ability to hear and comprehend conversation spoken in English.

Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Ability to see, read, and comprehend writing and computer printouts in English.

Ability to print and write cursive letters, numbers and words legibly in English.

Ability to lift and carry materials not to exceed 20 lbs.

Ability to stand for periods of time not to exceed 30 minutes at one time.

Ability to stoop, kneel and reach overhead for books or paper.

Benefits

The City of Melbourne offers a generous benefit package to include:

100% City paid medical insurance for employee only; coverage available for family

Health Insurance opt-out incentive for employees with other medical coverage

Dental. Vision

Life Insurance in the amount of 1 times your annual salary

Additional life insurance to include coverage for your spouse and child(ren)

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

457 Deferred Compensation

Retirement Plans (FRS, local plan for Police and Fire personnel)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement