Service Representative / Senior Service Representative

Service Representative

Provide customer service to residents, taxpayers and customers of Washington County by acting as an agent for the State of Minnesota by processing Driver's License, Passports, motor vehicle transactions, Department of Natural Resources, and other transactions as necessary. Responsible for performing a variety of technical duties including balancing daily receipts, compiling records, correspondence and maintaining various records. Interpreting County, state and federal rules, regulations, statutes and policies for customers. Successfully manage difficult or emotional customer situations in a fast-paced, front facing public work environment.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE :

• Experience processing Passport, Driver's License, motor vehicle, and / or Department of Natural Resources transactions
• Experience providing effective, courteous, high-volume customer service to the general public, in-person and over the phone
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and point-of-sale systems
• Paid experience interpreting County, State and Federal rules, regulations, statutes and policies for customers

SELECTION TECHNIQUE : Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

HOURS / DAYS : Schedule consisting of 40 hours per week with varied shift times between the following business hours : Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8 : 00AM to 5 : 30PM; Tuesday, 9 : 00AM to 6 : 30PM. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE : Service Representative - $20.85 - $28.34 Hourly. Position may be filled at Senior Service Representative level depending on qualifications and experience of the applicant. Senior Service Representative - $22.07 - $30.04 Hourly.

E-Verify Participation : Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

JOB SUMMARY : The Service Representative assists the public in obtaining licenses, vehicle titles, and legal documents such as passports or marriage licenses.

EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA : MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The Service Representative requires a high school diploma, or equivalent. Within a year of being appointed to the position, State certification as a License Title Agent or Federal certification as a Passport Acceptance Agent must be obtained and must be renewed as required by passing a written exam. Other certifications or licenses from federal and state agencies may be required to perform the functions of the job. Due to the job requirement, this position requires evidence of US citizenship upon employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Prior work experience involving customer service is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE :

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE :

Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace; Technical and professional knowledge : Demonstrates knowledge of statutes and laws related to legal documents and services provided at the Service Counter; Demonstrates knowledge of documents accepted for documents such as passports, marriage licenses and homestead status; Work requires the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to individuals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Please note that Service Representatives may perform some or all of the following tasks depending on their location and areas of expertise. Provide customer service : Respond to customer inquiries for various legal document related processes and services; Communicate accurate information to the public regarding laws, statutes, policies and procedures : interpret County, State and Federal rules, regulations, statutes. And policies for customers; Process transactions, collect fees and process overpayments; Review documents for accuracy and completeness; Resolve discrepancies or escalate to Senior Representative or Supervisor; Answer or direct calls; Research, analyze and verify records, reports, applications and other documents; Provide copy and fax services to the public; Conduct searches or communicate with representatives other divisions or government agencies.

Perform administrative duties : Manage and deliver interoffice mail; Complete data entry; Close and balance receipts daily; Compile or prepare a variety of reports; Prepare other correspondence, forms, memos, and reports as needed; Enter and maintain various records.

Perform other duties as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed, primarily standing, within license centers and public service desks and includes frequent position changes in response to customer needs. Lifting requirement of 15-20 pounds on an occasional basis. Wrist and finger manipulation due to filing, compiling, calculating or computer work. Equipment used may include but is not limited to computer, typewriter, calculator, telephone, copy and fax machine, cash register and equipment unique to the Property Records & Taxpayer Services department. Work interruptions are frequent. There is some pressure associated with dealing with individuals who may be emotionally charged. Must have own means of transportation for business purposes. Individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license. Additional physical / mental requirements that may occur, may not be listed above, but are inherent performing the position's essential functions.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and the level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.