Customer Service Agent-STR

City of Galveston • Galveston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family! Job Description SUMMARY: Under general supervision, acts as a communication agent on an assigned shift; performs dispatch services regarding services requests for Short Term Rental complaints, Contacting City Marshal’s, when necessary, Short Term Rental permitting investigations, Seawall Parking issues and Emergency Management hotline. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: · Answers incoming phone calls; determines the nature of the call for service; troubleshoot where applicable and enter call into work order system. · Dispatches appropriate division to address the request. · Follow up with resident where applicable. · Data enters, clears and maintains records for all service requests entries. · Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. · This position’s duties may expand as more computerized systems come on-line. · Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. · Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Call Center and dispatch practices and procedures.
• Principles and practices of modern office systems.
• Records retention principles and practices.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Knowledge of City geography.
• Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
• Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Providing efficient customer service.
• Multi-tasking.
• Time management.
• Performing data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
• Organizing and maintaining records.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• High School diploma or equivalent; AND three years of experience, including one year of experience in dispatch operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming phone calls; determines the nature of the call for service; troubleshoot where applicable and enter call into work order system.
• Dispatches appropriate division to address the request.
• Follow up with resident where applicable.
• Data enters, clears and maintains records for all service requests entries.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• This position’s duties may expand as more computerized systems come on-line.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED