Customer Service Specialist Jobs

Salary: $19.27-$29.39/hour

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Revenue Protection Division located at 4800 E. 63rd St.

Salary Range: $19.27-$29.39/hour

Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Application Deadline Date: September 5, 2023

Responsibilities

• Performs basic clerical duties, such as: answering phones, using computers for database management or word processing, setting up and managing filing systems, operating office equipment, completing forms, scheduling appointments, and making copies.
• Prepares liens, lien releases, and legal packets for bad debt accounts.
• Contributes to the collection of revenue by creating legal collection letters, and reviewing returned payments for service turnoff.
• Verifies and updates customer account information, reminds customers of their past due status, negotiates payments, and assists the Call Center with consumer phone calls.
• Supports the employees in the field by generating service orders for high dollar delinquent turnoffs and generating work orders as directed by field personnel and management.
• Provides administrative support to the Revenue Protection Division by assisting in the collection of delinquent accounts and bad debt.
• Assigns appropriate fees and adjustment to accounts.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 3 years of public or private sector experience in customer service work at the level of Customer Service Representative or higher; OR an equivalent combination of education and responsible customer service experience at the level of Customer Service Representative or higher. Preference given to applicants with collections experience and experience in the following program systems: KWIC, GEICO/CLEAR and Hansen.

Other Information

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