What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customer Service Representative position at City of Panama City, FL?

Salary : $33,425.60 Annually

Location : Panama City, FL

Job Type : Full- Time

Job Number : 20250121

Department : City Clerk Treasurer

Division : Utilities / Billing & CSR

Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025

Salary : Salary / Hourly wages may be adjusted based upon experience within Step Plan Parameters

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Under the leadership and general guidance of the City Clerk / Treasurer this is technical clerical work involving contact with customers in the utility billing and customer service department. Primary functions are payment collection and account maintenance activities. Extensive engagement with the general public in a customer-focused manner via in-person contact, telephones and written communication are key responsibilities of this position. This position involves working with citizens the entire day in various roles and is an extroverted position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 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.

Serve as the liaison and customer service support for City of Panama City team members, leadership and the general public.
Answering and processing incoming inquiries and concerns from customers in a cooperative, friendly, effective and customer focused manner.
Communicates in an efficient, prompt and courteous manner with all internal and external customers in person or by phone.
Answers email communications in a professional, courteous and accurate manner.
Assists with opening and closing customer water, sewer and garbage accounts.
Corresponding with customers, processing applications, terminating services and transferring accounts.
Tracking and maintaining records for new taps and completing work orders in writing with specific details for service connections.
Preparing accurate and complete forms, including installation and removal work orders, final billings, refund reports and collection reports.
Maintains various records, reports and accounts utilizing various systems.
Process credit card and e-check payments through the third-party collector.
Maintains automatic bank drafting files and applications.
Research, track and resolve issues regarding returned checks, e-checks and bank drafts.
Resolve customer concerns including solving problems involving computation of bills, bill adjustments, high consumption readings, illegal consumption, etc. in a professional and courteous manner.
Maintaining and updating meter reading program, billing master file for utility billing and final billing.
Entering meter reading data into computer system.
Transferring meter data from mainframe and uploading into interrogator program for service department to verify and correct.
Reviewing all high readings and determining any necessary adjustments.
Reviewing all bills before mailing for accurate data.
Operating cash register, receiving and verifying payments on accounts.
Balancing monies received and preparing daily reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Strong knowledge and accuracy in data entry.

Basic mathematical skills to understand and evaluate logical compilation of calculations.

Ability to comprehend and learn the billing services provided by the City

Ability to answer multiple telephone lines courteously and efficiently.

Ability to fill out forms accurately and completely online and in writing.

Ability to analyze financial transactions and make proper determinations as to accuracy of billing.

Excellent customer service skills including the ability to explain complex issues to others.

Ability to be empathetic to concerns and explain processes available.

Strong skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Ability to learn and utilize third-party software in an independent and efficient manner.

Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative, team-focused and effective relationships with team members, other agencies, other departments, leaders and the general public.

Excellent ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma.

Two (2) years of clerical or bookkeeping experience.

Valid Driver License.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary :

Occasionally - Squat / Kneel, Climb, Reach above Shoulder and Reach Outward, Drive.

Frequently - Lift / Carry : 10-20 lbs. or Less, Push / Pull : 12-25 lbs., Bend, Twist / Turn, Stand, Walk

Constantly - Lift / Carry 10 lbs or less, Push / Pull 12 lbs or less, Handling / Fine Motor Skills, Acceptable Hearing (with or without accommodations), Type / Keyboard, Sit.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed predominantly in an office environment. The position requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, and routine keyboard operations.

Risk / Safety Conditions :

The position involves a minimal degree of risk with time-sensitive deadlines being a consistent part of the job.

DISCLAIMER

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Panama City Offers a complete benefits package to all full time employees. Below is a list of the benefits offered by the City.

For more detailed information about the benefits please reach out to the Human Resources Department.

WORK / LIFE INTEGRATION

12 Days of Paid Time Off

12 Days of Paid Sick leave- 6 may be used for family

12 Days of Paid Holidays

Birthday Leave

Bereavement Leave

Military Leave

Social Event Outings

Employee Assistance Program

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Medical Benefits-Team Member (ZERO cost option available)

Family Member Benefits available (City supplemented premium)

Dental Benefits (Premium paid in FULL for Team Members)

Orthodontic coverage for children (under 19)

Vision Benefits

Blood Drives (ADDITIONAL Paid Time Off for participation)

Wellness Incentive Program

Health Savings Account / Medical FSA

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

General Employee Retirement Pension Fund (10% of annual compensation)

Access to Professional Financial Advisory Services

City Paid Life Insurance and AD&D ($50,000)

Additional Life and AD&D coverage available for employees, spouse, and Children

Short-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)

Long-term Disability (Paid in FULL by City)

Accidental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Education Assistance Program / Tuition Reimbursement

Job Stability & Security

Salary : $33,426

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