Billing Specialist na City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
City of Fort Lauderdale, FL · Fort Lauderdale, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Junior
- Escritório em Fort Lauderdale
About the Department
Position Duties
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Initiates and performs the billing process for water, sewer, storm water and other charges billed by the City
- Prepares and produces monthly and annual bills for mailing to customers showing an itemized account of the amount owed to the City
- Provides customer service by answering telephones and responding to account inquiries
- Receives and processes requests to open, close, transfer, or temporarily suspend utility services
- Resolves customer billing inquiries, complaints, and issues via phone, email, and fax machine
- Reviews accounts for accuracy and completeness
- Sets up and monitors new accounts.
- Performs related work as required
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
- One (1) to three (3) years of general clerical work or customer service experience.
- Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
- Must have excellent phone and verbal communication skills and strong data entry skills.
- If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Qualifications
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
