State of Ohio

Customer Service Assistant 3 [N-OFFICE]

State of Ohio  •  $24.16/hr  •  Columbus, OH (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Customer Service Assistant 3 [N-OFFICE](260003ZC)

Organization

Public Safety
Agency Contact Name and InformationJennifer Pletcher, HCM Sr. Analyst - JPletcher@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jun 4, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus43223-1102

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation$24.16 per hour

Schedule

Full-time
Work Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Classified IndicatorClassified
UnionOCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Customer Service
Technical SkillsCustomer Service
Professional SkillsCustomer Focus
Agency Overview

Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Oversees driver and motor vehicle licensing and registration and continues to make services more convenient, efficient and cost-effective.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Registration Support Services
Report in Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

***THIS POSITION REPORTS INTO THE OFFICE 5 DAYS A WEEK***

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

What You'll Do as a Customer Service Assistant 3

• Act as lead worker by providing direction &/or training on a daily basis to the Customer Service Assistant 2s (CSA) in the Registration Support Services Unit;
• Greet & respond to in-person, telephone &/or written inquiries in a professional, courteous, friendly, respectful & timely manner to ensure positive internal/external customer service;
• Listen carefully to internal/external customers questions &/or concerns & ask appropriate follow-up questions to verify understanding;
• Provide a complete, knowledgeable, accurate, precise response immediately or provide a firm commitment as to when a response will be provided;
• Follow-up to ensure all of the customers questions &/or concerns have been thoroughly answered;
• Respond to difficult inquiries or those referred by lower-level employees;

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Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Option 1

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in office practices & procedures of which 3 mos. involved operation of various office equipment;

AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in public relations or customer service to include techniques for dealing with difficult people;

AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in state &/or federal laws, rules, policies & procedures applicable to assigned inquiries, requests, complaints &/or transactions to be processed;

AND 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in typing, keyboarding, data entry, or word processing;

AND 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operation of personal computer.

Option 2

-Or 9 mos. exp. as Customer Service Assistant 1, 64431.

Option 3

-Or 6 mos. as Customer Service Assistant 2, 64432.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Customer Service

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Supplemental Information

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
May be confined to desk answering telephone for 6.5 - 7 hours per day.

Background Check Information
• A BCI/FBI fingerprint check, and background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

State of Ohio

About State of Ohio

Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
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Website
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