Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 09/09/21
Applications Due: 09/25/21
Vacancy ID: 91047

Position Information

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleCall Center Representative 2 (Temp/Hourly)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $23.80 to $23.80 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address Human Services Call Center

80 Maiden Lane

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10038

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of work experience in a customer call center* operation in a government agency**.

OR

Sixty college semester credit hours and 2 years of work experience in a customer call center* operation in a government agency**.

OR

A high school diploma or GED and 3 years of work experience in a customer call center* operation in a government agency**.

*Customer call center is defined as dealing with many different individuals on a continuous basis where verbal communication is the principal skill in accomplishing the duties.
**A government agency includes a Department, Office or Commission and any unit, bureau or division in a Department, Office or Commission, at the federal, state, county, or municipal level. It does not include any private or publicly-held entity, example a firm, company or similar non-governmental entity that contracts with or provides services to, a government agency.

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:
• Supervise a team of Call Center Representative 1s.
• Monitor Call Center Rep 1 calls and/or have direct customer contact to ensure adherence to quality control, performance, operation standards.
• Perform call taking and electronic functions as needed during peak volume times and for staff coverage
• Directly handle the more complex calls and issues to ensure a prompt appropriate resolution and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Provide technical assistance or training as needed to Call Center Rep 1s.
• Assist in maintenance and revision of the Call Center Policy and Procedures Manual, training documents and materials that serve as instructional aides.
• Identify problems or complaint trends in a particular subject area and communicate these to the appropriate division and/or section for handling
• Approve leave and track time and attendance
• Review, monitor and complete staff performance evaluations
• Determine and oversee staff assignments
• Identify training needs and arrange for provision of training
• Manage and direct program activities by setting priorities and deadlines
• Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OCFS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. OCFS is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. It is the policy of OCFS to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying or for which they are employed. OCFS does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - RAA

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.