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The City of Houston Senior Customer Service Clerk - Passports in Houston, Texas
Senior Customer Service Clerk - Passports
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Senior Customer Service Clerk - Passports
Salary
$16.29 - $17.50 Hourly
Location
Various
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
33803
Department
Houston Public Library
Division
HPL - NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY SYSTEM
Opening Date
05/15/2024
Closing Date
6/14/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested
PN# 33803
Division: Customer Experience
Section: Various
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (varies)*
*Subject To Change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking an energetic, flexible, team-oriented person with a passion for customer service to work as a Senior Customer Service Clerk (Passport) at one of our passport acceptance facilities. Successful candidates will communicate effectively, provide exceptional customer service, enjoy working with new and emerging technologies, be at ease multitasking in a fast-paced public service setting and enjoy interacting with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds.
The Senior Customer Service Clerk (Passport) will perform:
Passport Acceptance duties including:
Complete a passport certification exam and maintain annual re-certification;
Receiving legal documentation to fully execute a Passport Application with complete accuracy;
Complying with all applicable Federal regulations;
Providing information about HPL's Passport Office and passport requirements to customers;
Keeping accurate inventory of required forms and supplies and reordering as needed;
Accurately packing and mailing executed Passport Applications and tracking application packages to ensure receipt;
Collecting all applicable fees;
Maintaining accurate records and providing timely statistical and activity reports;
Based on Federal mandate, the selected applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
Library duties including:
Interacting with customers at the customer service desk and via curbside services to find basic information and library materials, checking in and out materials, registering customers for library cards, and facilitating the use of express check and other library technology
Explaining policies and procedures and collects payment of fines and fees;
Demonstrating a general knowledge of public library programs and services;
Possessing a good working knowledge on use of Microsoft operating system and software, Internet software and media applications, digital technologies, android, iOS, and other software;
Shelving library materials;
Working evenings and a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) rotation.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our Neighborhood Libraries and Central Library, please visit https://www.houstonlibrary.org/all-locations
Working Conditions
Position requires stooping and bending; lifting of library materials up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move freely throughout the library to file/retrieve library materials. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a high school diploma or a GED.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One (1) year of clerical/customer service experience is required .
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2) preferred
PREFERENCES
Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds
Experience working with children and families
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others and to better serve our diverse communities, fluency in a foreign language is highly preferred
To better serve our diverse communities, fluency in a foreign language, especially Spanish is highly preferred.
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
Application review and/or interview. However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Pay Grade 12
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832.393.1439).
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.393.1439. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is 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, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a current Houston Public Library employee?
Yes
No
02
Please indicate the highest level of education you have successfully completed and received a diploma/degree: (select one)
High School/GED
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree or higher
None of the above
03
Please indicate the amount of verifiable customer service experience you have.
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 4 years
4 years or more
No experience
04
Briefly describe your customer service work experience.
05
Which of the following customer service interactions do you have the most experience with? (Check all that apply)
Over the phone
Face to face
Email
Curbside
No customer interaction
06
Please indicate your proficiency level in Microsoft Word & Excel, and Internet Research:
Beginner (ex: create basic documents and/or spreadsheets with limited experience with other functionalities)
Intermediate (ex: insert page breaks, header/footer, and/or generate auto-calculating and basic cell formatting)
Advanced (ex: insert table of contents, generate tables, create mail merge and/or conditional formatting, table formatting, sort/filter cells, cell data validation/consolidation)
No experience
07
Which of the following types of legal or government forms or documents do you have professional experience with? (Check all that apply)
Tax Form Preparation
Passport Applications
Medicare Forms
Notarizing documents
No experience
08
Please briefly describe your experience processing legal or government forms and documents (If you do not have experience please put N/A).
09
Are you willing to work a rotating shift, which will consist of varied hours with Monday - Sunday, 8:15 am - 8:15 pm?
Yes
No
10
Please indicate languages, other than English, in which you are fluent (reading, writing, and/or speaking). Check all that apply:
Spanish
Chinese
Vietnamese
Arabic
French
Other language
I am not bilingual
11
Based on federal mandate, Passport agents must be U. S. Citizens. Are you a U. S. Citizen?
Yes
No
12
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
Required Question