Customer Service Representative

Customer Service RepresentativeThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.Job Summary:Responsible for providing superior customer service to the public, providing accurate and up to date information regarding all Long Island Railroad travel and ticket services.Responsibilities:Responsibilities include answering incoming calls, chats and making outgoing calls as required to follow-up on a customer matter, providing information on rules and regulations (i.e. on-board information, smoking, no radio playing, safety, etc.), rates, schedules, service status, station/facility information, trip planning, fare purchase options, and permit or other application/policy procedures for all MTA Agencies.Responsible for handling all calls from Corporate Communications (Complaints/Inquiries/Policy Related Questions {i.e. ticket refunds, published/non-published connections, etc.), Mail&Ride, Ticket Refunds and Ticket Machines Assistance (i.e. document problem, send inquiry to appropriate department/subject matter expert, follow up and investigate, etc.).Responsible for documenting all calls using a Communication Database System and providing customers with a confirmation number for incidents that require investigation and/or follow-up.Responsible for accessing various applications for each Department and providing customer information and/or to confirm information. Answer and respond to incoming calls, and record information about problems, complaints, commendations, and other matters and re-contact a customer (if required) with a call-back. In addition, some ad-hoc responsibilities may include replying to customers using social media to answer any questions via all LIRR Social Media platforms.Responsible for accessing and updating manual forms and/or automated systems on behalf of customers for transactions including, but not limited to, customer account information, lost and found matters, accident reports, damage claims, delay verifications and payment transactions.Required Qualifications:Must have excellent telephone etiquette with the ability to answer telephone inquiries from the public.Must be familiar with CRM as well as other various applications, including but not limited to Lost & Found, Mail&Ride, Ticket Refunds, documentation of complaints, etc.Must be willing and able to wear a headset.Have familiarity with all LIRR TrainTime, Chat interfaces for Facebook, Twitter, etc.Other Information:May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.According 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 those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply. Metropolitan Transportation Authority