Job Posting Title
Customer Service Representative
Agency
805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
Supervisory Organization
Dept Rehabilitation Services
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Monthly/Annual Salary: Monthly Annual
Level II (Pay Band E) $3,407.75 $40,893.07
Job Description
Basic PurposePositions in this job family are responsible for establishing contact with both internal and external customers. They provide the customer with the requested information or assistance concerning the services provided by the agency, institution, or unit, or direct this request to those who can provide the service. Responsibilities may include operating various types of telephone or communications equipment, including switchboards, communications consoles and telefax machines; issuing equipment, supplies, auto parts or other materials; processing applications for various licenses or permits; serving as a cashier in an institution, lodge, resort or other facility; and similar activities.
Typical FunctionsSupervises employees engaged in providing services and information to all customers, and trains staff.
Responds to requests for informational materials; researches and fills requests for those requesting such materials and information; ensures an adequate inventory of materials concerning the service.
Prepares notice of statements and sends copies to customers; reconciles discrepancies in billing and issues reminder notices.
Maintains inventory or other records; purchases necessary materials; sets up displays; maintains cleanliness of work area; and sells merchandise.
Receives customers or visitors; answers telephone calls; secures and provides requested information; provides services; or directs the request to those who can provide the customer with the information or services.
Receives requests for information and services and provides such services using advanced technological equipment.
Responds to requests concerning the interpretation of agency or program policies and procedures; develops policies and procedures for the operation of daily activities.
Prepares mail and parcels for mailing; sorts and distributes mail; operates scales and meters to determine proper postage.
Screens, examines and verifies documents for correctness, appropriateness, adequacy and conformity to establish requirements and follow up on requests or discrepancies.
Level DescriptorThis is the career level of this job family where employees will be expected to perform duties at all levels of complexity. Responsibility may also be assigned for training lower-level staff or serving as a project or team leader.
Education and ExperienceEducation and Experience requirements at this level consist of one year of experience in sales, public contact work, handling and processing mail, or general office clerical work plus one additional year of experience in customer service, mail room operations or technical clerical work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and CompetenciesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of methods and procedures concerning public contact; of telephone procedures; of spelling, punctuation and grammar, of arithmetic; of the program or services being provided; of laws and rules concerning program or services being provided; and of techniques of training.
Skill is required to operate various office equipment including computers.
Ability is required to work with customers; to gather data and facts; to keep records; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to provide leadership on assigned projects or teams.
Special RequirementsMust be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel.
Some positions may require performing moderately heavy lifting.
Additional Job DescriptionPosition is located in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Tulsa (VR45).
**Applicant must be able to communicate with people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and must be able to carry a conversation in sign language.**
Essential Functions: Position is responsible for establishing contact with both internal and external customers. Duties include providing the customer with the requested information or assistance concerning the services provided by vocational rehabilitation and directing requests to those who can provide service. Additional duties include operating various types of telephone or communications equipment to include switchboards, communication consoles and telefax machines and for the processing and sorting of outgoing and incoming mail and faxes.
Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.
Trial period (if applicable) is required.
Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship.
Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.
Benefits Include:
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com).
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)
For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at HR@okdrs.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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