CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER REPRESENTATIVE 2* - 08102026-79973

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time08/10/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time08/16/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$2,896.00 - $4,331.00Salary (Annually)$34,752.00 - $51,972.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentSafety and Homeland Security

LOCATION OF (3) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is located in the Customer Service Division.

For more information, visit the link below:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/safety/documents/MemoHiringProcessDuration.pdf

This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote).

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.

Qualifications

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.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (KSA's)

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

Tools & Equipment

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

TN Driver Standards

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.