Job Type

Full-time
Description
**Salary Information - Starting Hourly Rate of $17.50**
Description
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer focused environment? Look no further than the Customer Service Representative role here at the Lee County Tax Collector. In this role, you will serve the community through helping with a variety of tasks, such as Motor Vehicle, Driver License and Identification Card, Business Tax Receipt, Real Estate Tax, and Hunting and Fishing transactions. You will wear many hats and no 2 days will be the same.
While delivering 5-star service, you will connect with customers and be a part of vibrant team that strive for excellence every day.
Job Summary
The LCTC Customer Service Representative provides a full range of service delivery activities that support the Customer Service team and engage our customers. The representative contributes to the smooth operations of the service center by ensuring individual service levels meet or exceed established benchmarks and align with the customer service strategy for operational excellence and 5-Star customer service quality.
Main Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to customers regarding tax collector services and procedures; processes payments in person, by drop off, or by mail; reviews and retains various forms, titles, documents, payments and applications; and posts payments to proper accounts.
• Performs cashiering functions; verifies to ensure funds are processed accurately and according to departmental procedures; balances daily revenues with end-of-day totals.
• Responds to customer requests or concerns; researches problems and initiates problem resolution.
• Participates in the of driver license services including fingerprinting, vision, oral and driving tests; inspects applicant vehicle vin numbers and records odometer reading
• Performs general clerical tasks; maintains and updates customer records.
• Collaborates with management team and key stakeholders as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Remains up to date on policies, procedures, bulletins, applicable laws and legislation; professional literature and agency updates.
• Other duties as directed.

Requirements
Job Requirements

1. High school diploma or GED; supplemented by experience in customer service or call center and cash handling; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and valid Florida driver's license required. Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field and ability to speak a second language preferred.
2. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills; proven ability to problem-solve; well organized and manages time effectively.

FLSA Status Description
Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Position exercises some judgment to determine in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures and techniques.
Work Conditions
Physical Ability: Tasks require 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 material of light weight (5-10 lbs). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals, and to communicate orally and in writing.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Salary Description

Starting Hourly Rate of $17.50