Customer Care Representative (Clerical Assistant 3) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4797697) Apply  Customer Care Representative (Clerical Assistant 3) Salary $42,437.00 - $63,343.00 Annually Location Lancaster County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2025-16959 Department Department of Transportation Division TR Spt Srvs Opening Date 01/27/2025 Closing Date 2/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 00103 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 87300 Bureau / Division Bureau of Support Services Worksite Address 2090 Lincoln Highway East City Lancaster, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17602 Contact Email RA-PDDOTCENTRALJOBS@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? This role offers the opportunity to work as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) at PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services Customer Care Center, where you will address a diverse range of inquiries related to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), the Bureau of Driver Licensing (BDL), the Bureau of REAL ID (BRI), and other selected areas within PennDOT. Your responsibilities will include upholding a positive image of PennDOT while providing comprehensive, accurate, and detailed information to the public in a courteous and professional manner. Do not miss the chance to join the Department of Transportation team, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will be responsible for addressing a wide range of inquiries related to Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) and other specific topics under the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) manage inquiries concerning the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), Bureau of Driver Licensing (BDL), REAL ID, as well as issues related to snowmobiles, ATVs, and road conditions through various communication channels, including telephone, email, and online platforms. A strong emphasis on customer satisfaction is paramount in this position. CSRs utilize active listening techniques and ask insightful questions to uncover and meet the needs of customers effectively. They communicate in a straightforward and comprehensible manner, ensuring that customers understand the information provided. CSRs are adept at identifying the products or services that customers may require, even if these needs are not explicitly stated in their inquiries, and they offer comprehensive guidance accordingly. The role involves ongoing decision-making responsibilities, where CSRs apply control-oriented strategies to navigate unpredictable customer inquiries that may require selecting from various procedural options. They engage with customers to extract necessary information, enabling them to deliver the most relevant and accurate responses. CSRs consistently exercise independent judgment to determine the most effective solutions to customer issues. Additionally, CSRs are tasked with processing emails and other written correspondence, employing their knowledge of proper English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation to create or modify written materials. They craft personalized email responses after assessing the best approach to fulfill the needs of the customers effectively. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50684193) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment, 80 hours bi-weekly + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch + This position may be required to work during office closures + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (commonwealth title); or + One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or + An equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirements: + You must be willing and able to travel to Harrisburg for a minimum of 5 weeks for training and orientation. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): + Experience using a PC or laptop + Experience using Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook + Experience effectively communicating orally and in writing + Experience working in a call center + Experience with customer service + Bilingual Legal Requirements: + This position requires the selected candidate to undergo and pass a Fingerprint and Name-Based Criminal History Check prior to employment. Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rightsmustapply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Clerical Assistant 2 (or as a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerk 2 classification or as a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerk Typist 2 classification) for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How many years of full-time moderately complex clerical experience do you possess? + 1 year or more + 6 months but less than 1 year + Less than 6 months + None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 30 credits or more + 15 but less than 30 credits + Less than 15 credits + None 06 Additional Requirement:Are you willing and able to travel to Harrisburg for a minimum of 5 weeks for training and orientation? (Travel expenses will be paid.) + Yes + No 07 Preferred Qualification:Do you have experiencing using a PC or laptop? + Yes + No 08 Preferred Qualification:Do you have experience using Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook? + Yes + No 09 If yes, please identify which applications you are claiming experience in utilizing. 10 Preferred Qualification:Are you able to effectively communicate orally and in writing? + Yes + No 11 Preferred Qualification:Do you have prior call center experience? + Yes + No 12 If yes, please describe the call center experience you are claiming. 13 Preferred Qualification:Do you have prior customer service experience? + Yes + No 14 If yes, please describe the customer service experience you are claiming. 15 Preferred Qualification:Are you bilingual? + Yes + No 16 If yes, please list the languages in which you are fluent. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov