Customer Service Representative II - Transportation Public Works (Civil Service)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,130 - 30,017; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government seeks a Customer Service Representative II to handle inquiries and service requests related to various city operations. This role demands excellent customer service skills and the ability to resolve complaints effectively. Candidates should have three years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. Offering a starting salary range of $20.42 – $21.79 per hour, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Three years of customer service experience involving cashiering and complaint resolution.
• Must pass TSA background check.
• Must have valid photo ID and possible driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service for various city services.
• Analyze and respond to inquiries from customers.
• Research and resolve billing complaints.
• Handle payment transactions and accounting.

Skills

Professional customer service skills

Ability to analyze accounts

Effective communication

Tactful interaction with the public

Report preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Customer Service Representative II – Transportation Public Works (Civil Service)

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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.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of customer service experience requiring heavy phone/contact which involved cashiering, data entry, analyzing accounts and/or complaint resolution.
• An associate degree (or higher) plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Must pass Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check.
• Must have a valid form of government‑issued photo identification.
• Availability to work varying shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Some positions may require a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Salary Range $20.42 – $21.79 per hour. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend on qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.