City of Tampa

This is work involving supervision of staff performing customer service and administrative work in support of the Mobility Department.

An employee in this class of work serves as a supervisor of the Mobility Department consumer services call center operation. Tasks are of considerable difficulty and include: planning, assigning, and reviewing day-to-day activities of the call center and triage as well as analyzing individual and team metrics. Under direction, the employee is required to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in developing and implementing work methods, procedures and goals for subordinate personnel. The employee schedules shift coverage including after hour needs and may be required to address issues outside of normal business hours.  Work is reviewed through conferences, observation, reports submitted, and results obtained.

Directs and oversees the work of subordinates in performance of assigned duties; completes employee performance evaluations; recommends new hires, promotions, transfers; responds to grievances and approves leave requests.

Schedules and tracks team call performance using call center software tools; analyzes individual and team metrics; prepare performance reports.

Recruits, trains and develops call center representatives; facilitates the use of on-line training for continuous staff development; ensures that subordinates communicate with and assist customers efficiently and expeditiously maintain effective working relationships with the general public, municipal officials and other employees.

Develops, implements and reviews team goals, policies and procedures to ensure effective delivery of customer service and the attainment of department’s goals and objectives; stays abreast of department policies and procedures in order to communicate latest business issues to staff.

In conjunction with other supervisory staff, assists in resolution of complex problems in accounts, payments, etc.; answers complaints regarding service or incorrect charges to recommend adjustments.

Provides input for section budget; prepares reports as needed for division manager; participates in special projects as assigned.

Perform related work as required.

Considerable knowledge of:  rules, regulations, procedures, and functions of the assigned area; codes and ordinances related to utility services; standard operating practices, procedures and equipment; effective supervisory techniques.

Working knowledge of:  call center software tools; phone system hardware and software applications; on-line training tools for customer care staff; utility billing systems, credit and collection practices, and other customer care applications; team dynamics, team building and diversity.

Ability to: handle customer service issues with sensitivity; serve multiple internal customers as well as all external customers; analyze information, solve problems and make appropriate recommendations; prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; understand and follow complex oral and/or written instructions; plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of subordinate personnel; operate a personal computer and related software.

Mostly sedentary, indoors, requires extended use of computer, typing and viewing monitor.

Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school with three (3) years of highly responsible call center experience with a utilities or multiple business line background and one (1) years of supervisory experience in a call center or customer service environment; or, an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s license required.

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.