CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - PART TIME

Customer Service Representative – Part-TimeThe City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Customer Service Representative – Part-Time.This is a part-time, non-bargaining position scheduled for 29 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $20.50–$ .The selected candidate will work in the Customer Service Utilities Office, located at:120 North Federal Highway, Suite 104Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460Part-time employees are not eligible for the City's health insurance or retirement plans.Schedule:Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pmTuesday: 8:30am - 1:00pmWednesday: 8:30am - 12:30pmThursday: 8:30am- 1:00pmFriday: 8:30am- 5:00pmSummary:Under general supervision, the individual in this position is responsible for handling customer questions, payments, complaints, and billing inquiries with the highest degree of courtesy and professionalism to resolve customer issues with one stop resolution.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Receives inquiries from customers, contractors, and other city departments by telephone, email, fax, or in person.Answers customer requests or inquiries concerning services, products, billing, and equipment.Verifies customer account and active services using various databases and software applications.Researches customer account information to explain services, charges, and adjustments.Logs customer complaints, creates service requests, and route to the appropriate department(s).Receive utility payments through mail and in person and post to proper account. Balance at end of day.Assist customers in establishing new service. Also assist with closing or transferring accounts.Collect money for new services and deposits.Maintains and files generated service requests.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments and the publicFast learner-Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory directionTechnologically savvy- Ability to work with multiple systems and applications simultaneouslyStrong attention to detailAdaptability- willingness to jump in and adapt to the processKnowledge of good customer relations practices.Knowledge of standard office procedures.Knowledge of electric and water utility.Ability to handle conflict.Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.Skill in decision making using independent judgment.Skill in use of variety of office machines and computer equipment.Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.Maintain a positive and professional demeanor.Ability to train others.Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.Excellent communication skills.Ability/willingness to create and support a safe work environment.Performs other duties within the Customer Service Division as may be assigned.Advanced Microsoft Office skills.Data entry/ 10 key.Education and Experience:High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)Three (3) years of experience in a customer service office role performing the above skills and knowledgeBilingual preferred, but not required