Customer Service Representative I

City of Hollywood, Florida; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hollywood, FL is seeking a Customer Service Clerk in the Utility Billing Office to handle routine clerical duties for collection and reconciliation of utility payments, maintain accounts, and open/close service accounts. You will process cash receipts and interact with the public daily.

The starting hourly rate is $23.03. The ideal candidate will demonstrate accuracy in money handling and strong customer service skills in a busy municipal environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive utility bill payments by mail and in person and credit to correct customer accounts.
• Maintain customer accounts and related records incidental to cashier operations and issue appropriate receipts.
• Sort, review, and balance receipts daily; prepare accurate detailed reports of collections in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Open new utility accounts and initiate new service; close accounts when required.
• Answer customer inquiries and concerns over the counter, via email or by telephone.

Job description

The Starting Hourly Rate of Pay For This Position is $23.03

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood.

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Customer Service Manager or other administrative superior, incumbent is responsible for a variety of routine clerical duties relating to the collection and reconciliation of utility payments; the maintenance and adjustment of customer accounts and related records; and the opening and closing of utility accounts, receiving, and maintaining records of cash receipts for payment of bills, taxes, and fees. Work requires considerable facility in resolving customer concerns, communication, counting money and making change, but is performed according to established and well-defined procedures. Works involves extensive contact on the telephone and in person with members of the general public, the Utility Billing Office employees, and with employees of other City departments. Work is performed under supervision and is checked by daily.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive utility bill payments by mail and in person and credit to correct customer accounts.
• Maintain customer accounts and related records incidental to cashier operations and issue appropriate receipts.
• Sort, review, and balance receipts daily; prepare accurate detailed reports of collections in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Open new utility accounts and initiate new service; close accounts when required.
• Answer customer inquiries and concerns over the counter, via email or by telephone.