Transit Customer Service Specialist Series (Part-Time)
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Transit Customer Service Specialist Series (Part-Time)Job ID: 9079Business Unit: MABSTOALocation: New York, NY, United StatesRegular/Temporary: RegularDepartment: NYC Transit AuthorityDate Posted: Oct 9, 2024DescriptionJob InformationTransit Customer Service Specialist Series (Part-Time) – JVN 9079Title: Transit Customer Service Specialist Series (Part-Time)First date of Posting: 10/8/2024Last date of Filing: 10/18/2024Authority: TA/OADepartment: CommunicationsDivision/Unit: Customer ServicesLocation: 2 BroadwayReports to: Associate Transit Customer Service SpecialistHours of Work: Shift Hours; varied, including nights, weekends, and holidays.Candidates selected for this position on the NYC Transit payroll may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualifiedcandidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of yourresume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link Customer Service Specialist I – Part-Time (TA): $47,659 – $62,193Transit Customer Service Specialist II - Part-Time (TA): $58,558 - $71,885OA:Transit Customer Service Specialist I - Part-Time (OA): $47,794 - $62,370Transit Customer Service Specialist II - Part-Time (OA): $ 57,357 - $70,415ResponsibilitiesUnder supervision, this position responds to customer calls in the New York City Transit Subways and Buses 511 Customer Contact Center which handles more than 1 million calls annually via 511. The incumbent must have the aptitude to learn and master multiple inter-agency systems and applications such as: Automated Travel Information System to provide customers with travel itineraries by subway, bus, and rail throughout the region; eFIX to assist customers in filing reduced fare and MetroCard claims; Cassie: Salesforce CRM: Cloud-based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform to assist customers who call with safety issues, commendations and complaints. The Customer Service Representative must enter this data into the CRM system for investigation and respond to customer inquiries. The Genesys Cloud: Web-based system allows Contact Center agents to perform inbound and outbound customer interactions by phone and chat, utilizing reference materials, or the smartbot. The incumbent will also use Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems and c ollaborate with Lost & Found using the Chargerback tool to assist with setting appointments for found items.Education and ExperienceA Bachelor's degree from an accredited college; orAn Associate's degree from an accredited college and one (1) year of satisfactory, full-time experience in a customer service or public information capacity; orA four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in “2” above; orEducation and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above.Desired SkillsKnowledge of MTA subway and bus systems; excellent communications skills; customer service and sensitivity skills; keyboard proficiency – 40 words per minute; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; proven call handling skills working in a fast-paced call center environment.Other InformationPursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).Equal Employment OpportunityMTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.