Customer Service Representative

cirichlandwa; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability

PERS Retirement

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Retirement Health Savings Plan

Flexible Benefits Plan

EAP

ESL

Job summary

The City of Richland is seeking a full-time, in-person Finance Department assistant to provide administrative support, assist customers in person and by phone, handle billing and cashiering, and manage scheduling under supervision.

The position requires a High School diploma, at least one year of customer service experience, and intermediate MS Office skills. The typical schedule is 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with potential flexible options after six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1 year of customer service experience required.
• 3 years of customer service experience with difficult issues preferred.
• Experience collecting on delinquent accounts preferred.
• Experience with Utility Billing preferred.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and assist customers in person and by phone.
• Prepare and process billing and cashiering, and manage scheduling.
• Support the department under supervision and maintain records.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Scheduling

Billing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Department: Finance

Division: Customer Service

Pay Range $29.51 - $41.25 Hourly

Midpoint $35.38 Hourly

Starting salaries generally fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Each offer depends on the candidate's experience and qualifications, internal pay equity, and available budget. Salary offers are negotiated individually based on these factors.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Performs administrative support work assisting customers in person and by telephone, receiving and providing customer service information, preparing and processing billing, cashiering, scheduling, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned Director, Manager or Supervisor (supervisor).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This is a full-time, in-person position. Upon hire, the work schedule is a typical Monday-Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Flexible scheduling options, including a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, may be available, after 6 months in the position.

Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. The final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED
• One (1) year of experience in providing customer service

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of customer service experience, which include handling difficult and varied issues.
• One (1) year of experience collecting on delinquent accounts.
• Experience with Utility Billing.
• Intermediate (or higher) skills utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.

WE ARE RICHLAND

At the City of Richland, your work makes a difference every day. From maintaining essential services to enhancing our community, you'll be part of a team that values teamwork, integrity and excellence in what we do.

With a strong sense of purpose, great benefits, and a commitment to growth, we are building a community we're proud to serve.

Richland Rewards - Supporting Those Who Serve

• Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits
• Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
• City-paid dental and vision plans
• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Performance Assessment System

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual

Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. ( The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours. )

Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month

• 0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month
• 6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month
• 10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month
• 16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month
• Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month

Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan for Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), martial or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested. Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling [phone].

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