Client Services Representative

Job Title: Client Service Representative

Reports to: Service Center Manager/Assistant Manager

Department Name: Service Center Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Tax Collector’s Office, led by Abbey Ajayi, is a vital institution in Broward County, committed to fostering community trust through fair, transparent, and efficient tax collection. Our services encompass property tax collection, local business tax, tangible property tax, vehicle and vessel registration renewals, and issuing fishing and hunting licenses. Our mission is centered on integrity, efficiency, and transparency to strengthen public resources and support a prosperous future for all residents. Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, we play a significant role in contributing to the community's success and well-being.

POSITION PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Client Service Representatives are the first point of contact for residents, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and a positive customer experience. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Assisting clients with property tax payments, auto tag renewals, vehicle and vessel registration, and driver license services
• Conducting driving tests and VIN inspections
• Handling cashiering, accurate posting of payments, and daily till balancing
• Managing data entry, reports, correspondence, and supply inventory
• Providing professional, friendly customer service to every resident

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

At least 60 college level credit hours and previous experience and/or training involving client service, general office work, cashiering, data entry, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

In accordance with Florida Statute 322, selected applicant must possess a valid Class E or higher driver's license; not learner's license and be at least 21 years of age. Selected applicants must have no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations of the driving privilege for a minimum of three (3) years prior to employment and must also maintain a driving record with no more than three (3) chargeable motor vehicle crash or any violation defined in Chapter 316, Florida Statutes during any consecutive (3) year period of employment.

Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Driver Licenses Examiners must meet the background standards outlined in Florida Statute 435.04, and Federal Regulations 384.228 and 1572.103. This includes, but is not limited to, not having any criminal convictions for alcohol or drug-related offenses within 10 years prior to employment and maintaining this throughout employment

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong commitment to client service (internal and external); 
• Ability to communicate complex thoughts, ideas and concepts effectively to ensure understanding;
• Self-motivated and results-oriented; a self-starter driven to succeed in a fast-paced environment;
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and commitment to achieve goals;
• Takes initiative to pro-actively address client concerns and issues.

Learning:

• Proactively continues growth by seeking opportunities to learn and practice new skills;
• Puts new concepts and information to use quickly;
• Adapts easily to statutory changes and interpretation of procedures.

Teamwork:

• Works cooperatively with others;
• Listens and is open to team members’ ideas; 
• Offers constructive feedback;
• Willingly provides assistance.  

Critical Thinking:

• Ability to calculate and determine data, and make reasonable judgments about subsequent actions;
• Ability to use a wide variety of reference materials and information;
• Ability to perform mathematical functions including calculation of percentages;
• Ability to perform generally pre-defined duties and exercise prudent judgment in the face of varied circumstances. 

WORK CONDITIONS:

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Physical Ability:

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, with periodic walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals, and to communicate orally and in writing.

Environmental Factors:

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as rude/irate clients.

This position requires occasional evening hours, and infrequent weekend hours.