What are the responsibilities and job description for the CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II position at City of Burbank, CA?
Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:
Week of 11/17/25 - Blind supplemental scoring
Week of 12/01/25 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under direction, to perform a variety of customer service duties and office work of average complexity for the Customer Service & Marketing Division of Burbank Water and Power; and perform related work as required.
Essential Functions
Works in a customer care section including: billing, call center, cashiering credit, collection, marketing, and field services; interacts with the public in-person, via e-mail, fax, and telephone; responds to customer inquiries about municipal services accounts, billing, payments, programs, and City services; verifies customer account and service status; accesses various databases and software applications to explain services and charges; explains procedures, programs, regulations, and rates; handles cash; accepts bill payments and issues receipts; balances a cash drawer and prepares deposit slips of cash and checks; makes appropriate payment extensions and payment arrangements; maintains and files service requests; assists with basic research and data gathering and analysis; recommends procedural improvements; promotes City programs and services; processes paperwork for high-bill investigations; accepts and prepares customer applications and closing orders for utility services; determines consumption; reports customer concerns; reviews periodic reports for accuracy; prepares reports using discretion to correct discrepancies; files miscellaneous documents; processes data rejected by the computer; may train and supervise employees; performs functions of Customer Service Representative I.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of basic principles of customer service and utility service; cash accounting; procedures and principles of billing, credit, and collection; basic arithmetic; alphabetizing, indexing, and filing; good customer relations practices; proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation in order to effectively perform the essential functions of this classification (this is not a language restriction as defined in California Government Code Section 12951).
Skill in accuracy and integrity in handling cash; assisting customers with tact and empathy; utilizing computers and related software.
Ability to organize and maintain record keeping systems; perform assigned office tasks; make calculations rapidly and accurately; understand and carry out oral and written directions; perform basic mathematical computations; understand and explain utility rates; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; understand and explain written material, policies, rules and regulations; work with frequent interruptions; conduct basic research and data analysis; handle
Education & Training: High school graduation or equivalent and two years of recent experience in customer contact work or one year in the operation of data entry equipment.
License & Certificates: Type accurately from clear copy at a speed of 35 net words per minute.
This job title is represented by the Burbank City Employees' Association (BCEA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.
