Customer Care Specialist

Socket.dev; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Deferred Compensation Plan

Wellness Incentives

EAP

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Building Division - Customer Care Specialist in Bartow, FL. This role supports the public with permitting processes, assists with online portals and kiosks, and manages clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, guiding them through permitting, training on the kiosks, and maintaining accurate records. A high school diploma and 4 years of customer service/clerical experience are required; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or equivalent with at least 4 years of customer service or clerical experience.
• Proficient with word processing and business software and able to use PCs.
• Ability to learn office procedures and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public with Building Division processes and provide information on permits, inspections and certificates.
• Greet lobby customers, route inquiries and train on the permitting portal and kiosks.
• Maintain records and enter data such as Notices of Commencement in the permitting system.
• Support Permit Technicians and handle phone calls and documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical tasks

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Word processing software

GIS tools

Computer skills

Job description

BUILDING DIVISION - CUSTOMER CARE SPECIALIST

PG 11 - $20.30HR./$42,224 ANNUALLY - NON EXEMPT

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must possess the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

MAJOR FUNCTION

Assists the public and other employees or officials with Building Division processes according to established procedures; provides information to customers regarding permitting, inspections, and certificates of occupancy, lien searches, and power releases. Assists customers using online permitting portal and/or kiosks. Performs routine clerical duties following established procedures and responds to inquiries as directed or trained by supervisor.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Reports onworkontimeandcomplete regularlyscheduledshifts.
• Performs in accordance with established office methods and procedures; follows and adheres to prescribed routine practices, written, and/or oral instructions.
• Types and utilizes word processing, spreadsheet and permitting software.
• Interacts professionally with the public, officials, and other employees.
• Greets and assesses lobby customer needs and routes appropriately.
• Instructs lobby and phone customers in the use and navigation of the permitting system.
• Provides hands-on training to lobby customers using kiosks to conduct permitting business.
• Utilizes maps and online databases to retrieve property information required to assist customers in the permitting process.
• Receives and appropriately distributes permit-related communication, such as mail and emails.
• Monitors lobby queue to ensure each customer receives needed assistance.
• Completes, compiles, prepares and maintaining records in various record-keeping systems.
• Enters Notices of Commencement (NoCs) as needed in permitting system.
• Drafts, prepares, processes and/or researches forms, letters, reports, summaries, and other documents as needed.
• Receives, logs and routes incoming checks, plans, and other permitting related documents to appropriate staff member or workflow location according to established office procedures.
• Acts as support staff to Permit Technicians by assisting with research, communicating with customers, uploading documents into permit records as needed.
• Assists the Permit Technician on Call (TOC) by logging calls and returning calls, as needed.
• Routes incoming calls utilizing a multi-line phone system.
• Acts as switchboard operator as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of the functions of the Building Division and its office procedures, workflows, and practices
• Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer, computer terminal, and various software and database information learned from manuals and on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of business English, punctuation, spelling, and arithmetic
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures and record keeping methods
• Ability to perform critical tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to prescribed routines and practices.
• Ability to learn assigned office tasks and adhere to prescribed routines.
• Ability to use various maps and GIS tools to identify customer addresses.
• Ability to use the equipment and terminology used within this work unit.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Ability to prepare or draft routine documents and compose business letters, memoranda and related forms and program materials.
• Ability to respond professionally to employees, officials, and the public.
• Ability to operate and provide general care and maintenance of office machines and equipment.
• Ability to switch tasks abruptly when directed by a supervisor, based on the needs of the Division.
• Ability to see and hear to perform required tasks.
• Ability to sit, bend, stoop, stand, and ambulate independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of four (4) years customer service or clerical office experience.
• Must be able to utilize all features afforded by word processing and other required software and personal computers utilized by the assigned work unit.
• A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications except for education requirement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
• Permitting or construction industry experience
• Notary Public

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its residents.