Customer Service Representative

Broward County; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Vacation (PTO) 2 weeks/year

Tuition reimbursement up to $2k/year

Job Basis Leave up to 40 hours

Paid parental leave

Health benefits

FRS pension or investment plan

457 def. compensation matches up to $2

Airline-specific benefits

Job summary

Broward County is seeking a Customer Service Representative (Full-time) in the Administration Guest Experience Division at the Aviation Department, serving Fort Lauderdale’s airport community. The CSR will guide passengers through the international arrivals experience, assist with crowd management and provide information to help travelers understand delays and local services.

Candidates must have at least one year of customer service or related experience, hold a valid Florida driver’s license,

Qualifications

• Requires one (1) year in customer service or customer relations or closely related experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge and Customs Seal.
• High School diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in customer service, customer relations, travel and tourism, hospitality, or aviation industry.
• Ability to speak, read or write any languages, in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Interact with passengers who speak varying languages and answer questions in a professional manner.
• Stand and walk for up to seven hours during an eight-hour shift in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow written and oral instructions; express ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently or as part of a team and remain professional with diverse groups.
• Resolve problems for the public, staff, and tenants, including those not fluent in English.
• Provide flight and airport information and local area details to passengers.
• Identify and anticipate customer needs and proactively assist.
• Prioritize, multi-task and complete assigned tasks; rotate shifts including mornings, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Customer Service Representative (Full-time) in the Administration Guest Experience Division.

Candidates must be able to work flexible schedule with shifts within the hours of 4:30 am to 10:00 pm

This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

2026

Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,000 a year

The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and the North Perry Airport is seeking dynamic, customer service focused, self-starters who have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with people of varying backgrounds. The Customer Service Representative position is a vital component of the overall Administration - Guest Experience staff at FLL. The successful CSRs will serve as Airport Ambassadors assisting passengers through the international arrivals’ experience in the Airport's Customs and Federal Inspection Station. They will also assist with the management of crowd control and provide customer service assistance throughout the Airport, providing information to passengers to help them understand the process and any delays which may occur. If you are energetic, love to work with people, we are looking for you. All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires one (1) year in customer service or customer relations or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge and Customs Seal.

Preferences

• High School diploma or GED
• Two(2) years of experience in customer service, customer relations, travel and tourism, hospitality, or aviation industry.
• Ability to speak, read or write any languages, in addition to English.

Additional Information:

Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). All candidates must complete an extensive work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

* Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle.

* Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge and Customs Seal.

* The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

The incumbent must possess and be able to do the following:

• Interact with passengers who speak varying languages and be able to clearly and accurately hear and verbally answer questions from employees, airport tenants and the public in a professional manner in an often noisy environment.
• Stand and walk for up to seven (7) uninterrupted hours during an eight-hour shift in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently or part of a team.
• Ability to remain professional in a fast-paced environment interacting with customers of different cultures, backgrounds, and disabilities.
• Understand and resolve a variety of problems/issues from the public, staff, and/or tenants in person, with visitors and often with persons unable to understand and/or speak English.
• Use sound judgment and knowledge to respond to incidents and situations within the Federal Inspection Station and with tenants, public, and county employees.
• Input or retrieve information to provide flight and airport information, and information on the Greater Ft. Lauderdale area and neighboring cities.
• Identify and anticipate customer needs and be proactive in providing assistance.
• Prioritize, multi-task, and complete assigned tasks.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and assignments including mornings, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.May vary by work location.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion.

Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.