CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR

DescriptionThis position supervises and participates in Customer Care Division activities and operations; ensures the provision of professional and courteous customer service at all times; and performs other supervisory, technical and clerical work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.The work is considered sedentary in nature and involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting a minimum of 35 pounds, mental acuity, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is safe and secure that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.Essential Job FunctionsSupervises overall functions of the Customer Care Division and designs strategies to ensure day to day services have been controlled and that all the customers’ needs have been addressed;Supervises subordinate administrative and clerical staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; assisting with the selection of new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending employee discipline;Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; develops in-house training for employees regarding service procedures, policies and procedures; Supervises and participates in the provision of efficient, professional and courteous customer service; assists staff with and resolves difficult customer service problems as needed;Establishes and closes out customer accounts; Investigates and corrects errors in billings, account and service records; proposes account adjustments as needed;Sets up payment plans for customers with high utility bills; Makes recommendations and designs policies and rules that will reduce the costs and improve the efficiency of service;Prepares, types and maintains correspondence files regarding customer accounts; ensures the accuracy of all customer account master file information;Conducts credit checks; researches billing and usage histories;Records pertinent information on service orders and dispatches to appropriate department or personnel;Follows up with customers to ensure their service requests have been appropriately responded to;Enters data into computer; writes and coordinates execution of utility service orders; ensures effective and efficient handling of related paper flow among various City departments;Assists cashiers in collecting and balancing payments as needed;Coordinates activities and projects with other departments, divisions and agencies as appropriate;Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing records and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, processing daily mail, sending and receiving faxes, ordering office supplies, answering the telephone, etc.;Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility;Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills; andPerforms other related duties as assigned.QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Associate’s degree in business or closely related field;Three (3) years of experience in field work, supervising others and heavy customer contact;Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.The City of Columbia is proud to offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees. This package includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.To Learn More Details, Visit Our Benefits Page Athttps://hr.columbiasc.gov/benefits/01Do you possess an Associate’s degree or higher in business or a closely related field?YesNo02Do you have at least three (3) years of customer service experience?YesNo03How many years of supervisory experience do you have in a customer service environment?Less than 3 years3-5 years5+ years04Which of the following describes your highest level of Microsoft office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) proficiency?I do not have enough skills to meet the definition of Basic level below.BasicIntermediateAdvanced05Do you have a valid Driver's License?YesNo Required Question