Adjustment Specialist (Customer Service Specialist)

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Consumer Services/Billing Division 4800 E. 63rd St.
Salary Range: $19.27-$29.39/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 21, 2024


Responsibilities

• Maintains and promotes goodwill and positive relations.
• Addresses billing & adjustment issues from internal & external customer request.
• Requests may be received via phone, electronic or in person.
• Processes adjustments, in accordance with departmental policies and SOP's.
• Determines the appropriate adjustment policy and/or SOP to use prior to calculating adjustments.
• Prepares adjustment calculations for residential, commercial and other customer accounts.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Processes debit and credit adjustments in the CIS Billing system.
• Researches and documents accounts in CIS Billing system.
• Prepares and sends written communication.
• Prepares financial statements and reports.
• Organizes and maintains electronic files.
• Works return mail items.
• Provides support with workload balance throughout the department.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 3 years of public or private sector experience in customer service work at the level of Customer Service Representative or higher; OR an equivalent combination of education and responsible customer service experience at the level of Customer Service Representative or higher.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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