Customer Service Rep /Call Center Rep

? ADMIN TRIALS AND HEARINGS
Posted On: 12/06/2024
? Full-Time
Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
? No Exam Required
Department
Clerk's Office MA
Salary Range:
$43,143.00 ? $49,615.00
Job Description
ABOUT OATH:
The City of New York?s Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) is the nation?s largest administrative tribunal, holding approximately 400,000 trials and hearings a year. As the City?s central, independent administrative law court, OATH adjudicates a wide range of matters filed by nearly every city agency, board and commission. OATH also houses the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution which provides mediation and restorative justice support to City government agencies and the general public, and the Administrative Judicial Institute, a resource center that provides training, continuing education, research and support services for administrative law judges and hearing officers.
JOB DESCRIPTION
OATH?s Clerk?s Office is seeking Community Associates to work in our Clerk?s Office. This person will interact with members of the community who find themselves at OATH and need information as to how to proceed with summonses they have received. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the intake, processing, and calendaring of cases, as well as:
? Serving as the liaison between OATH and the community who seek to inquire about summonses, schedule hearings, and/or pay a fine.
? Responding to community inquiries and concerns.
? Ensuring that all members of the community appearing at OATH in-person or remotely through telephone or email understand the adjudication process.
? Investigating and attempting to resolve complaints from the public appearing before OATH.
? Ensuring that cases are processed in a timely manner to minimize wait time for the public.
? Review, confirm and ensure accurate information is provided to members of the community who have been issued summonses, so they understand what they need to do.
? Assist in all aspects of processing cases efficiently when members of the public appear for hearings, so the public has timely access to justice.
HYBRID OFFICE / REMOTE WORK SCHEDULE AVAILABLE AFTER INITIAL TRAINING PERIOD.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' above.
Preferred Skills
1. Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, & Adobe, with knowledge in Excel 2. Office experience as well as demonstrable background dealing with members of the public. 3. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 4. History of volunteerism, such as service in the AmericCorps or Peace Corps, is viewed favorably.
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 at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
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.
Job ID
680969
Title code
56057
Civil service title
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Customer Service Rep /Call Center Rep
? Experience Level:
Entry-Level
Job level
00
Number of positions
6
Work location
NYC - All Boroughs
? Category:
Constituent Services & Community Programs
Customer Service Rep /Call Center Rep