Customer Service Representative II (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Unclassified Position)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Customer Service Representative II to deliver accurate information about city services and resolve inquiries with sound judgment. You will handle walk-in and call center inquiries, update accounts, process payments, and assist with billing questions while maintaining professional standards and community focus.

Strong communication, math accuracy, and familiarity with municipal policies are essential, as is the ability to work well in a team environment and provide

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of customer service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and call handling.
• Ability to interpret ordinances, codes and departmental policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service and information for inquiries on city services.
• Receives, verifies, and processes payments and records transactions.
• Updates and maintains customer accounts and records.
• Gathers information to resolve complaints and assists with billing issues.
• Investigates misapplied payments and billing discrepancies.
• Performs other tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Call taking

Judgment

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

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Job Summary

Provides customer service or information to inquiries on various city services requiring judgment and independent decision-making, to resolve citizen complaints or answer requests.

Overview

Job Description

The Customer Service Representative II provides customer service and information for inquiries on various city services demonstrating judgment and independent decision-making, to resolve citizen complaints or answer requests.

Essential Functions

• Receives, discusses, analyzes, and responds to walk-in inquiries from customers regarding various customer service areas such as water and sewer accounts, parks’ reservations, policy or procedural concerns, or any other customer service requests.
• Monitors and handles the call center calls and ensures customer service representatives are performing customer interactions professionally.
• Updates customer accounts and records to determine if an application for service should be accepted, service should be discontinued, or if meter inspection and subsequent request for meter replacement is needed; ensures the accuracy of a customer account and identifies delinquent accounts or when fine and arrest warrants should be cancelled.
• Researches and initiates investigations of misapplied payments or billing complaints by customers to determine the cause of a problem and offer resolutions; detects and corrects errors or problems on customer accounts including determining the type of adjustment to be made to ensure accuracy in billing of customer accounts.
• Receives, verifies, and counts currency, checks and money orders for payment of water bills, traffic tickets, court bond, and issues receipts of payment to effectively process money transactions.
• Endorses checks and prepares total collection for deposit, makes cash refunds, and balances journal according to policy and procedure showing total funds received and disbursed for the day.
• Investigates problems and gathers and analyzes information to advise the public and resolve problems in compliance with city ordinances and regulations; assists attorneys, collection agencies, and city departments with information requested.
• Performs any and all other tasks as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma, GED

Experience

2 years of customer service experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

None

• Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments - for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of professional customer service and call taking skills,
• Ability to determine concerns and service requests and identify courses of action.
• Ability to interpret ordinances, codes and departmental policy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interact tactfully with employees and the public.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships.

Salary Range

$21.50 - $22.33

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.