Customer Service Center Representative 2*

Job Description

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
10/23/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
10/29/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$2,925.00 - $4,374.00
Salary (Annually)
$35,100.00 - $52,488.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Nashville, TN
Department
Safety and Homeland Security
LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY, DAVIDSON COUNTY
This position follows a hybrid schedule and the selected applicant is required to physically report to the Davidson County office at least two days per week.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/safety/documents/MemoHiringProcessDuration.pdf

Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: administrative support, customer service, or call center experience.
Substitution of Education for Experience:
Course work credit received from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis.

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing customer service work of average difficulty. This is the working level classification in the Customer Service Center Representative series. An employee in this class is responsible for performing customer service duties on behalf of the Department. This class differs from the Customer Service Center Representative 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for handling the most complex customer service inquiries and may supervise a small staff. This class differs from the Customer Service Center Representative 1, in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the entry level and handles customer service inquiries within a narrow scope.

Facilitates the processing of payments to ensure a positive customer experience. Coordinates with Fiscal to gather allocation codes or payment information.
Provides customer service via phone, chat, email, and other electronic means in accordance with standard operating procedures and guidelines to maintain positive customer relationships.
Serves as first point of contact for all customers in cash office and compiles report with information from cash office transactions.
Verifies pertinent information for each inquiry, including licensing information, payment due date, method, and amount with payment presented.
Monitors and reports trends in Customer Service Center that may indicate problems or areas for development; monitors help desk activity to recommend improvements in content or navigation and seek out ways to address customer concerns.
Provides guidance and information on areas of specialization, which may include cross training and serving as a mentor for less experienced Representatives.
Creates and maintains templates, FAQs, and other sources of information to ensure the accuracy of information provided to customers and increase efficiency through notated information and inquiries not solved at the Representative level.
Follows standard operating procedures related to administrative responsibilities in cash office, including opening and closing procedures.

Competencies:
Drives Results
Interpersonal Savvy
Manages Conflict
Manages Complexity
Nimble Learning
Knowledge:
Customer and Personal Service
Call Center Practices
Clerical Knowledge
Skills:
Active Learning and Listening
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Abilities:
Written/Oral Comprehension
Auditory Attention
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Inductive Reasoning

Computer/Laptop
Copier/Printer/Fax Machine/Scanner
Calculator
Tablet
Phones

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Minimum Qualifications

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: administrative support, customer service, or call center experience.