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Customer Service Representative - Utility Customer Operations
$35k-43k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
6 Months Ago
City of McKinney, TX is Hiring a Customer Service Representative - Utility Customer Operations Near Mc Kinney, TX
Summary
TYPICAL HIRING RANGE:
$37,774.46 Annually
$18.16 Hourly
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America." Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist.$37,774.46 Annually
$18.16 Hourly
WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment.
SUMMARY
As a member of the Revenue Collections team, this position reports to the Senior Customer Service Representative. The primary responsibility is to process customer utility (water, sewer, & trash) payments and provide high level account information.
This position operates in a fast-paced, heavy volume of telephone calls environment. A high level of integrity, dependability, and a strong sense of urgency with proven results is expected. Accurate cash handling, decision making, multi-tasking are required. Spanish speaking skills are preferred.
Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.
- Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
- Contribute to a positive work culture.
- Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
- Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
- Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.
- Perform high level analysis of utility accounts and consumption.
- Process utility applications for accuracy and conformance with procedures.
- Accept multiple payment methods with accurate cash handling techniques.
- Audit accounts for accurate charges and credits.
- Process multiple methods of payments with accurate cash handling techniques.
- Prepare daily cash receipts and deposits.
- Creates work orders for meter services.
- Establish and maintain credibility by providing timely and accurate results.
- Provide professional service to customers, external and internal.
- Perform special projects at the request of team leaders, to include research and recommendations.
- Comply with City policies and procedures to include work schedule and attendance policies.
Required Skills and Attributes
- High level cash handling experience.
- Demonstrate control and a pleasant demeanor in challenging situations.
- Ability to utilize a variety of data sources to include City policies and other sources as needed.
- Ability to analyze accounts and develop an approach to problem resolution.
- Mathematical skills that produce reliable calculations
- Basic Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
- Ability to speak and deal tactfully with others and exhibit a willingness to share information
- Exercise sound judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in various situations.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Strong communication, both oral and written, and negotiation skills when responding to customer requests.
- Knowledge of basic water meter operations and irrigation systems..
- Demonstrate a collaborative and flexible style and ability to work under time pressure.
- Effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
- Ability to work under time pressures and problem solve.
- Operation of standard office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required. Successful candidates will have two (2) years customer service experience which reflects a progression of responsibilities. Utility billing experience and SunGard NaviLine software knowledge preferred. Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings.
Selected applicants will be tested on the following: data entry skills, cash handling skills, and logical thinking patterns as related to water consumption scenarios.
Selected applicants will be tested on the following: data entry skills, cash handling skills, and logical thinking patterns as related to water consumption scenarios.
Preferred Qualifications
Spanish speaking skills preferred.
Physical Demands/Supplemental
Physical Demands
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Some tasks require visual/sound perception/discrimination and oral communications ability.
Work Environment
There is limited exposure to environmental conditions.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed as of the date of preparation and approval. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and all requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The City offers a full complement of benefits:
Health Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Medical and Childcare Account (FSA)
- Mental Health Care and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- City-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
- City-paid and Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance through Aflac
- Legal Services through Legal Shield
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
- Wellness Program (earn up to $600 per year)
- Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
- Mandatory 7% employee contribution
- City match 2:1
- 5 year vesting
- Retire after 20 years of service, or age 60 with 5 years of service
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- Paid Vacation (80 hours per year for new hires; tiered increases after 2 yrs)
- Sick Leave (135 hours per year for yourself and immediate family)
- Paid Parental Leave (80 hours for birth, adoption, or placement of a child in foser care)
- Ten Paid Holidays
- Personal Day
- Optional compensatory time for hourly employees
- Compensatory time for salaried employees
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$35k-43k (estimate)
POST DATE
12/08/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
08/22/2024
WEBSITE
www.mckinneytexas.org
HEADQUARTERS
McKinney, Texas
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
CEO
Connor Lennon
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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About City of McKinney, TX
McKinney is a city in and the county seat of Collin County, Texas, United States, and the second in population to Plano. McKinney is one of several fast-growing communities on the northeastern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Both the city and county are named after Collin McKinney, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and a congressman for the Red River district of the Republic of Texas.
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