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Job Description
An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!
Job Description
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:- Opens and processes daily mail; posts utility payments; and processes receipts for various permits.
- Provides phone and personal assistance to customers regarding various questions and/or concerns; assists customers with new accounts, service termination, refunds and related topics; prints copies of bills for payment purposes; and provides information regarding other City services.
- Assists delinquent customers; arranges payment plans; generates delinquent reports and service disconnect notices; and develops service orders for disconnects.
- Prepares daily work orders for meter technicians to conduct field work; responds to two-way radio calls from technicians; and data enters completed work orders.
- Balances a cash drawer for water and permit payments; and balances checks and credit cards.
- Prepares daily deposits.
- Processes returned checks with insufficient funds; and contacts customers to resolve situations.
- Prepares monthly activity reports.
- Processes refunds; and updates accounts.
- Maintains waste disposal spreadsheets weekly; and provides updates as necessary.
- 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.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge:- City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
- Principles and practices of utility billing.
- Principles and practices of basic accounting/bookkeeping.
- Principles and practices of effective customer service.
- Business and personal computers; and spreadsheet software applications.
Skill in:- Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment.
- Providing efficient customer service.
- Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
- Explaining City policies and procedures.
- Handling money.
- Performing high volume data entry activities with a high degree of accuracy.
- Performing basic mathematic calculations with extreme accuracy.
- Multi-tasking.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent; AND one year of experience in utility billing operations and/or customer service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Compensation Range
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The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Galveston
Show moreImagine yourself as an Islander living in an elegant Victorian home or on a shady, oak-lined street on the Island’s east end, or in a home overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico on the west end. There is a variety of rental property to choose from throughout the Island, from Galveston has the amenities of a larger city, but with tight-knit small town friendliness.
Its ethnically diverse citizens have worked together to make their city better since the early days of its founding in 1836. When faced with adversity, Galvestonians unite to solve whatever obstacles may arise. Non-profit organizations and community groups offer a variety of volunteer opportunities regardless of your interests or desired area of service.
The Island has a multifaceted economic base with expanding job markets in tourism, the medical field, marine-related fields, as well as other areas. Education, banking, insurance and marine industries also are job fields that contribute to the strong, diverse economy. Island life is enhanced by the absence of drive-time traffic reports on the radio and heavy traffic delays. The major thoroughfares are rarely heavily congested, even during peak times. And it takes no more than 15-20 minutes to get anywhere you want to go on the Island.
All this time saved driving to work and running errands can be spent enjoying Island life.
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