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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Customer Service Representative


FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (60) Admin/Supp
Class Code: 12340 Salary Grade: GA9
Approved: October 24, 1997 Last Revised: November 21, 2019


Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for handling customer questions, complaints, and billing inquiries.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Receives by email, fax, or phone, inquiries from customers, contractors, and other city departments.
  2. Resolves customer issues with one call resolution.
  3. Answers customer requests or inquiries concerning services, products, billing, and equipment.
  4. Verifies customer account and active services using various databases and software applications.
  5. Researches customer account information to explain services, charges, and adjustments.
  6. Logs customer complaints, creates service requests, and routes to the appropriate department(s).
  7. Maintains and files all generated service requests.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

May train others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of billing procedures.
  • Knowledge of good customer relations practices.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in billing, credit counseling, or customer service.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.