Customer Services Specialist 1

Pinellas County Government•Clearwater, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team where your great attitude and top-notch customer service skills truly matter! We’re searching for someone who enjoys helping people, learns quickly, and communicates clearly (even when the topic gets technical.) If you’re comfortable on the phone and able to turn complex details into friendly guidance, you’ll be a perfect fit. Come help us deliver service with confidence, clarity, and a smile! The Utilities Contact Center Representative is accountable for the response and resolution to inquiries (from any source) regarding payments, account research, escalated issues, and the application of approved policies and procedures. The contact center handles contacts (ranging from simple to complex) regarding utilities services (water, sewer, reclaimed water, taxes and various other services) provided by Pinellas County and 11 other municipalities and 2 private companies. This is a highly responsible position within the organization, maintaining all internal/external customer relations and issues. The employee is expected to exercise a high degree of independent judgment based on experience and knowledge of department operations. A significant portion of revenue is generated through this department by establishing and maintaining customer accounts and by being a goodwill ambassador to the organization of Pinellas County Utilities.

Requirements

Working with administrative matters, customer accounts, and utility service problems with practical skills in the use of personal computer applications.
3 years of experience as described above; or
An Associate degree, trade school, or vocational training degree, diploma, or certificate that includes training and experience as described above plus 1 year of experience dealing with customer service inquiries; or
A Bachelor's or higher-level degree that includes some training or experience as described above.
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous call center experience.
Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, and/or Vietnamese.

Responsibilities

Research, verify, update and assure the accuracy of information in the customer information system.
Answer customer phone calls following set standards and expectations while assisting customers with various account activities such as payment application, financial assistance agencies, fixed due dates, deferrals, payment installments, refunds, high bills, etc.
Interpret billing information provided on customer accounts in the customer service system.
Research and verify property ownership to ensure billing of base charges.
Explain the Utilities Department and other municipalities' rate schedules in a clear and understandable manner.
Maintain and update names, phone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses for customer accounts.
Assist in conducting investigations and audits to resolve problems from misapplied funds or dormant accounts.
Perform a variety of tasks related to an automated office environment.
Process credit card and e-check payments via phone.
Prepare reports and perform special projects as required.
Perform related work as assigned or required.