CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I - 73004345

State of Florida; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition waivers

Paid leave

Holidays

Retirement savings

Vision and dental insurance

Job summary

The Florida Department of Revenue's Child Support Program seeks a Customer Service Representative I to assist with cases via phone, in person, chat or email. You will initiate requests, coordinate with internal and external partners, research issues, and gather data to guide next steps.

This role requires current employment with the Department, problem-solving skills, and effective communication. Working hours are 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with potential outside schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience processing information using a computer system.
• Experience conducting research and analyzing information to make decisions.
• Experience communicating with others to gather information.

Responsibilities

• Initiating and responding to requests.
• Coordinating with internal and external partners.
• Researching and resolving case issues.
• Gathering information and analyzing case data to determine next steps.
• Interviewing customers in person and/or over the telephone.
• Interacting with other states, employers, and other business partners.
• Making decisions based on case information and provided documentation.

Skills

Experience processing information

Research & analysis

Communication

Job description

Date: Sep 22, 2026

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I - 73004345

Requisition No:884088

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE I - 73004345

Position Number:73004345

Salary: $38,760.36 - $49,501.08 / annually

Customer Service Representative I (Revenue Specialist III)

This is an Internal Agency Advertisement.

The Florida Department of Revenue’s Child Support Program helps children get the financial support they need and deserve, promoting more stable childhoods and brighter futures. The Department invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability. To learn more about the Department of Revenue’s excellent array of benefits, including career training, tuition waivers, paid vacations, insurance, and retirement programs, visit our website .

JOB SUMMARY:

This position performs customer support using a variety of methods including telephone, in person, chat or email for child support cases and is an excellent fit for critical thinkers. If you enjoy working with customers and problem solving, this may be the position for you. Your duties would include:

• Initiating and responding to requests
• Coordinating with internal and external partners
• Researching and resolving case issues
• Gathering information and analyzing case data to determine next steps
• Interviewing customers in person and/or over the telephone
• Interacting with other states, employers, and other business partners
• Making decisions based on case information and provided documentation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently employed with the Florida Department of Revenue.
• Experience processing information using a computer system.
• Experience conducting research and analyzing information to make decisions. *
• Experience communicating with others to gather information. *

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• * Relevant education may substitute for the required experience.

PREFERENCES:

• Experience with negotiation techniques in a business setting.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• Standard workday of 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday.
• May require you to work outside your regular work schedule.

SALARY:

$38,760.36 - $49,501.08 / annually

BENEFITS:

Benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, life insurance, tuition waivers, paid sick and personal leave, 10 paid holidays annually, retirement savings, and vision and dental insurance.

SCREENING DISCLAIMER:

Your responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable by skills and/or experiences you stated on your candidate profile and/or resume.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) DISCLAIMER:

In assessing job applicants, the Department of Revenue values authenticity, independent thought, and accuracy in applicants’ responses. Therefore, applicants should not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in any manner with skills verification tests, online assessments, production of required work samples, or during the interview process. Applicants who submit or provide AI generated or AI assisted responses may be disqualified from consideration.

SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST OR ONLINE SKILLS ASSESSMENT:

If you meet the minimum job requirements, we might require you to take a skills verification test or an online skills assessment to be considered for an interview.

CANDIDATE POOL:

Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:

You will be required to undergo a National Level-2 criminal background check which requires you to provide your fingerprints.

REMINDER:

Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hireor promotionunless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at http://www.sss.gov .

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

• PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405
• PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32402
• PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32404
• PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.