JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Hiring Range for this position is: $23.92-$29.90/Hourly

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

Candidates must reside in Colorado at time of hire

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Customer Service Reps. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handles calls for the City's customer call center.

• Responds in a prompt, accurate, and courteous manner to customer inquiries about City and community services, complaints, and comments both verbally and in writing

• Answers or directs incoming calls and general inquiries to appropriate parties or information sources

• Assists walk-in customers and greets visitors

• Enters customer requests into database.

• Documents and tracks responses to citizen contacts, requests, and complaints

• Researches resource information and updates database

• Operates a variety of office equipment including a personal computer, phone system, TTY and related software.

• Prepares, reviews, proofs and processes division documents

• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

Experience: 

• At least 2 years' experience in a high-volume customer call center with extensive telephone and in-person customer service experience. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and Word

Knowledge of:

• The City of Aurora including locations of major intersections, points of interest and street names

• Business English, spelling and math

• General office equipment and personal computers with related software applications

Abilities to: 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

• Operate a computer and other office equipment

Skills:

• Skills in the use of computers including simple spreadsheet, database design, and word processing software applications

• Efficiently and accurately keys information using a keyboard

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills. Bilingual (Spanish-English) skills preferred

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

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