Posting number: 09968
Department: Business and Neighborhood Services
Job classification: Constituent Services Associate - DBNS
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Development, Customer Service
Agency Summary
The purpose and mission of the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (DBNS) is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons and animals in the City of Indianapolis. DBNS is the City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s principal department responsible for business licenses, residential and commercial permits, and the enforcement of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Consolidated City and County. The department also oversees operations at the city’s animal shelter, Indianapolis Animal Care Services. DBNS is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
The Constituent Services Associate (CSA) is the customer’s first point of contact when visiting the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services Lobby. This position is responsible for managing all initial in-person customer inquiries received and will communicate and coordinate with internal sections and external customers via telephone and email daily. The CSA performs some information/form intake, as well as proper cash-handling procedures for customer payments. This position is also responsible for records processing and management, including researching and resolving public records requests. This function is essential to maintaining accurate records and supporting the work of the entire department.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
High School Diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of work experience in a position that required expertise in customer service, conflict management, public administration and/or interpretation and application of technical content. Any combination of education and/or related work experience totaling two (2) years is acceptable.
Preferred Job Requirements
• Bilingual or multilingual
• Prior knowledge of records retention policies.
• Prior knowledge of FileNet, Accela, UScan, and Kofax Capture software.
If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.
Work is predominately spent in office settings. Position will have to attend some evening council meetings, and the occasional neighborhood meeting. Some local travel will be required for press events and other off-site meeting needs.
Physical Conditions

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