CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 3

Arizona Department of Administration • Apache Junction, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Economic Security's Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility is seeking a Customer Service Representative 3 for its Family Assistance Administration Apache Junction Field Office. This in-person, on-site role works under minimal supervision and independently interprets and applies established policies and procedures to resolve customer inquiries and determine customer needs for Nutrition Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medical Assistance, and state programs administered by DBME.

Requirements

• Knowledge of customer service practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of administrative, office, and clerical procedures.
• Knowledge of English sentence structure, composition, content, spelling, and grammar.
• Knowledge of program rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and computer systems.
• Knowledge of problem-resolution techniques using logic and reasoning.
• Active listening skills.
• Negotiation and problem-resolution skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Time-management, organizational, and task-prioritization skills.
• Ability to use Google Workspace.
• Ability to identify alternative solutions.
• Clerical skills, including document uploading and accurate data entry.
• Ability to meet productivity and quality standards.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week and maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to interact professionally with personnel at all levels and with customers.
• Ability to use critical thinking, logic, and reasoning.
• Ability to multitask and work under competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a group.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and new technologies.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a direct-contact customer service environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in a fast-paced, face-to-face setting while reviewing and entering information in various computer systems.
• Determine the appropriate standard-work steps to place customers in the workflow or resolve their inquiries.
• Guide and instruct customers in using self-service options.
• Work in a fast-paced environment that may involve adverse conditions and interactions with irate or hostile customers.
• Provide customers with case status updates.
• Assist customers with uploading documents to their online accounts.
• Submit changes and information received from customers.
• Research, compile information, and analyze policies and procedures to resolve complex eligibility-related customer issues.
• Issue EBT cards according to established policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System and long-term disability plans.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan.
• Wellness plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Stipend opportunities.
• Infant at Work Program.
• Rideshare and public transit subsidy.
• Career advancement and employee development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed