Customer Care Representative
DeKalb County Government · Decatur, GA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$19–$23.91/hrFull-time
Pay
Grade: 6 · Nonexempt (FLSA) · Salary Range: $19.00 – $23.91 per hour (depending on experience).
Essential Functions
- Performs customer service functions; provides information and assistance regarding water, sewer, sanitation, or other services, procedures, documentation, fees, or related issues by phone or in person; distributes forms and documentation; responds to routine questions or complaints; researches problems/complaints; and initiates problem resolution.
- Analyzes customer accounts; receives and reviews billing charges, meter readings, and service issues; performs calculations to resolve seasonal billing questions, tiers, and consumption; identifies errors and problems; initiates problem resolution; and maintains and updates all files and accounts.
- Enters new accounts, connections/disconnections, work orders, re‑reads, or other requests in department computer systems; assists customers in identifying needed services; provides information regarding services and fees; inputs data; and creates and updates work orders.
- Provides daily support and training to billing system personnel on technical and customer service issues, ensuring cross‑training and adequate coverage for efficient billing operations.
- Other duties may be required and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- One year of experience in customer service or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Specific license or certification required: None.
Supplemental Information
- Pre‑hire assessment required; candidates will be evaluated on filing, spelling, math, and data entry. Time limits and passing scores are specified for each assessment module.
- Offer contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, pre‑employment physical, and drug/alcohol screening.
- Position will remain posted until a viable pool of candidates is established; this posting is to fill current vacancies.