Position Summary

Answer and respond to non-emergency call center requests using a multi-line phone systems; receive and respond to escalated calls; use effective problem-solving techniques to evaluate and resolve complex customer requests; operate a computer terminal to provide detailed, accurate and verified information to citizens, businesses and City of Albuquerque employees concerning a variety of City services; receive, evaluate, prioritize and relay non-emergency and in some instances emergency calls to appropriate service personnel; forward specific calls to appropriate agencies for further assistance; gather, receive, record and disseminate a variety of incoming information; and provide supervisory leadership in the absence of the shift leader.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours college level course work in general studies; and

Three (3) years of computer operations, word processing or data entry; and

To include two (2) years of experience in telecommunication in a high volume telephone call area or at an equivalent level in a high volume customer service area.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work holidays, weekends, irregular hours and shift work may be required with possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

Preferred Knowledge

  • Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive call center program
  • Call center best practices for providing various inbound and outbound services
  • Principles and best practices of customer services
  • Computers, internet browsers, search engines, email and instant messaging
  • MS Office computer software applications to include Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Correct usage of spelling and correct grammar
  • Problem-solving techniques
  • Principles and practices of record keeping
  • Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

  • Provide a wide variety of assistance and information to citizens
  • Research, analyze and resolve customer problems and inquiries
  • Respond to escalated calls
  • Provide training
  • Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records
  • Operate a computer efficiently using internet browser applications, searching, email and instant messaging
  • Communicate clearly and concisely
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work
  • Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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