Customer Service Representative 2
City Of Olathe
Customer Service Representative 2
City Of Olathe
Municipal government for a Kansas community
Employment Type
Part Time (up to 19 hours)
Job Summary
Pay Range: $18.62 to $20.30 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
Are you passionate about books, community engagement, and providing top-notch customer service? The Downtown Library for the City of Olathe is looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented individual to join our team as a Customer Service Representative. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our patrons, ensuring they have a positive and enriching experience every time they visit. Your responsibilities will include assisting with inquiries, managing library accounts, supporting programs and events, and helping patrons navigate our vast resources. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves interacting with people, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to contribute to a beloved community institution.
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
The Customer Service Representative II provides front-line customer support for City services in response to customer requests in person, over the phone or online, working independently with limited direction. The position focuses on evaluating requests, inquiries and complaints to find the most effective and efficient method of executing, providing information, or resolving the situation in a positive manner. The Customer Service Representative II is the second level in a three-level career progression of Customer Service Representative I, II, and III.
Key Responsibilities
Provides information to customers for various City services in like kind to how the request was submitted (in person, over the phone or online); supports customers in the pursuit of information on topics of varying nature across citywide services continually expanding personal knowledge of city services; makes decisions for how to resolve most customer service needs with limited direction.
Utilizes multiple computer software applications to initiate and process service requests and reporting queries; maintains elevated working knowledge of systems to support other customer service staff members.
Provides training and support to other employees.
Qualifications
Experience: At least two years of administrative or customer relations experience is required. Experience in a specific specialized area of service such as library services or utility services may be preferred. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are required along with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Course work in business, public administration, or other related field is preferred.
Licenses & Certifications: None required.
Language: Proficiency in both written and verbal English is required with additional proficiency in Spanish and American Sign Language preferred.
Municipal government for a Kansas community
The City of Olathe runs municipal services for residents and businesses in Olathe, Kansas, including public safety, utilities and community facilities. Its departments maintain streets and parks, manage water and waste services, and operate libraries, recreation programs and a municipal court. The city follows a modified mayor-council-manager system: elected officials set policy and approve the budget, while an appointed city manager oversees day-to-day operations. Taxes and service fees fund city programs through an annual budget aligned with community priorities and a long-term strategic plan. Founded in 1857, the city government is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.
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