Bilingual

City of Rochester•Rochester, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Service Representatives/Bilingual use oral communication skills in both English and Spanish to answer customer inquiries about a variety of services provided by the City and the billing associated with those services. Service Representatives/Bilingual receive requests for services and concerns from a variety of sources and follow-up to ensure that matters have been resolved. This employee also provides callers with general information and makes referrals to City departments or outside services, as appropriate. Employees in this class are assigned to the City's Call Center and are supervised by higher level personnel. Employees in this title will be required to work various shifts including weekends and holidays. Related work is performed as required. Under the NY HELPS Program, the Civil Service Exam for this title has been waived. For additional information regarding the NY HELPS Program, please visit : https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/faq.cfm CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

Requirements

High school diploma or Equivalent
One (1) year of public contact experience, involving giving and receiving of information in a customer service or billing office environment
One (1) year of work experience using a typewriter-style keyboard, or any typing or computer coursework
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Responds in both English and Spanish, to customer inquiries, from a variety of sources, concerning services provided by the City of Rochester
Enters customer service requests and other contacts into a computerized tracking system as required
Researches records, contacts other City offices, and if necessary forwards service requests to obtain information or initiate action needed to resolve service requests, customer concerns or inquires
Resolves routine customer concerns (within established guidelines) by contacting the responsible unit
Follows up with customers to determine their level of satisfaction with the services rendered
Compiles and analyzes basic information used in statistical reports based on system records
Refers to schedules, procedures, charts, maps, and databases to provide information, such as services, rates and service days
Recognizes and documents the need to change or correct information contained in databases or on reference materials
Generates routine correspondence which may include form letters or customer satisfaction inquiries
Schedules and dispatches work to other City employees
May use TTY(Teletypewriter) equipment for communication with hearing impaired callers
May participate in community meetings and events to explain City services