Senior Customer Service Representative

Job Title

Licensing seeks a Senior Customer Service Representative to join the Intake team, with strong customer service, communications, and organizational skills.

The prospective candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Review and process DCWP license applications and all relevant documentation
• Perform clerical work including complex data processing functions, recording, researching, checking and maintaining records and furnishing information to licensing applicants
• Check records for accuracy of information and for conformity with established policy and procedures
• Monitor and provide coaching to other staff
• Perform ordinary mathematical computations while accepting and processing payments, completing close outs, and other tasks as assigned
• Provide high-volume customer service to licensing applicants in person and via phone
• Assist applicants with outreach to other city agencies, as well as interagency communication to help resolve issues pertaining to their license
• Answer telephone calls, emails and written correspondence and communicate applicant information
• Attend seminars, meetings and/or trainings
• Follow all division and agency policies and procedures
• Perform all relevant and related Licensing tasks as assigned when needed

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience. Skills Requirement Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

Preferred Skills

Preferred Skills - Computer literate (MS Word, Excel & Outlook) - Detail oriented - Professional demeanor - Strong oral and communication skills - Organized - Self-motivated - Fluency in a language in addition to English a plus

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.