Job details
Salary $17.88 – $27.25 an hour
Job Type Full-time
Full Job Description
This is public contact work in the field supporting billing and collection of utility accounts for services rendered by the City. Work primarily involves the operation of potable water meters to initiate and terminate service, collect payment on delinquent accounts, and facilitate proper billing of accounts.
Salary:$17.88 – $27.25 Hourly
Close Date: 06-02-2021 (11:59 PM DST)To QualifyMinimum Qualifications. Applicants must:
- Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Possess a valid Driver’s License.
- Have some experience in work involving public contact and collection activities.
- Be able to communicate competently and professionally, both orally and in writing.
- Be able to interact with the public with considerable tact and diplomacy.
- Have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:
- Have some knowledge of the geographical layout of the city.
- Have some computer or handheld experience.
- Have the ability to carry out independent collection duties with firmness, tact and impartiality according to instructions, regulations, and policies.
- Have the ability to perform moderate manual labor including lifting, bending, kneeling, and turning stuck valves even under adverse environmental and weather conditions.
Selection Process
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams. How To ApplyApply online at www.stpete.org/jobs – Select Apply forJobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate.
The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions.In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment.Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application.Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.
