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Customer Service Representative I Paratransit

Detroit, MIPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description

Under general supervision, the Customer Service Representative I is responsible for providing information in response to inquiries about paratransit services. 
  • Answer customer complaints or questions related to service issues; interprets and explains departmental rules and regulations.

  • Perform a wide variety of clerical duties utilizingcomputer, various software, and/or office equipment.

  • Maintain records, logs, and schedules of calls received to schedule trips, dispatch driversand process customer cancellations and no shows. 

  • Answer inquiries from paratransit riders and the public regarding the operations, procedures, and policies of paratransit programs. 

  • Respond to telephone and walk-in inquiries and provide information to paratransit riders and the public about other relevant transportation programs. 

  • Assist program staff members with conducting information meetings for paratransit riders and members of the public. 

  • Process and file schedules and reports.

  • Assume the role as a Customer Service Representative II, as needed. 

Qualifications (required):

  • High School Diploma or G. E. D. (General Educational Development) equivalent. 

  • Minimum of one(1) year of customer service experience involving public contact. 


Preferred:

  • Experience working in a paratransit environment. 


Evaluation Plan

  • Computer Based Test: 30%
  • Interview: 70%
  • Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: P/F

Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

  • Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
  • Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 02/16/2024

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