What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Customer Service Specialist position at City of Jacksonville, North Carolina?
Salary : $16.28 - $26.05 Hourly
Location : NC 28540, NC
Job Type : Part time - non-benefited
Job Number : FY25-00190
Department : Transportation (50)
Division : Public Transportation
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 7 : 30 AM Eastern
General Definition of Work
Jacksonville Station is a new 15,000 square foot multi-modal transportation center that will serve as the operational home for Jacksonville Transit, while also improving efficiency and connectivity among all public transportation agencies that serve our community. All modes of transportation are serviced in this new facility with a taxi, Uber and Lyft service area, connections to Greyhound and Amtrak, and serve as a trail head for our Greenways.
General Description : The City of Jacksonville is looking for a Part-time Transit Customer Service Specialist to provide real time information on the Jacksonville Transit System to patrons using the City's services. Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and takes a proactive approach to customer service. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrates a desire to go above and beyond in the delivery of service.
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The Part-time Transit Customer Service Specialist performs responsible clerical / administrative work involving transit customer service and the preparation and / or maintenance of related records; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Transit Customer Service Specialist III.
Essential Functions / Typical Tasks
Assisting customers with information requests; collecting and accounting for fees; preparing and maintaining files; performing office assistance and administrative support tasks. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
- Takes applications for ADA Paratransit Services and transfers to contractor.
- Takes applications for Reduced Fare ID Cards.
- Generates Reduced Fare ID Cards for customers once approved.
- Accepts payments for sale of transit tickets / passes.
- Receives customer inquiries, searches out information, answers customer questions.
- Greets walk in public and provides assistance
- Maintains registration system; collects and accounts for fees.
- Types service orders, requisitions and correspondence.
- Prepares and maintains files and databases.
- Operates typewriter, calculator, computer and other standard office equipment incident to maintaining records.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Required Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 6 months to 2 years of experience in general office work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment; general knowledge of transit services offered; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to follow detailed work procedures; ability to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy; skill in the use of a variety of computer and office machines and some typing ability; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and the general public.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.
The City of Jacksonville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees.
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Do you have six months to two years experience with general office work?
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Salary : $16 - $26