Posting number: 260248B1
Department: Burbank Water & Power
Division: BWP- Customer Services
Job classification: CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE III
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Customer Service
Week of 11/02/26 - Blind application and supplemental scoring
Week of 11/16/26 - Oral interview
Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under direction, to serve as a lead Customer Service Representative for the Customer Service & Marketing Division of Burbank Water and Power; to perform a variety of complex customer service duties; and perform related work as required.
Serves as a lead to other Customer Service Representatives in a customer care section including: billing, call center, cashiering, credit, collection, marketing, and field services; manages customer interactions in person, via e-mail, fax, and telephone; resolves complicated and escalated customer inquiries; addresses customer concerns regarding their municipal services account, billing, programs, and City services; calculates and processes adjustments and corrections to customer accounts; understands system dependencies and relationships to determine cause and effect of issues; accesses various databases and software applications to resolve customer service, billing, and payment issues; accepts bill payments and issues receipts; makes appropriate payment extensions; accepts and prepares applications for utility services; handles cash, balances a cash drawer, and prepares deposit slips of cash and checks; coordinates with other departments for delivery of service; responsible for complex and confidential clerical functions requiring discretion and specialized knowledge; recommends procedural changes for operational improvements; reviews and edits outgoing materials for clarity, correct spelling, punctuation and grammar, proper form, and completeness; explains billing rates and difficult procedures; interprets internal regulations; promotes City programs and services; may supervise, train, and evaluate employees; performs functions of Customer Service Representative I and II.
Knowledge of cash accounting procedures; principles of billing, credit, and collection; basic principles of customer service and utility services; basic research methods and analytical techniques; basic arithmetic; methods of receiving and accounting for payments; good customer relations practices; proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation in order to effectively perform the essential functions of this classification (this is not a language restriction as defined in California Government Code Section 12951).
Skill in planning and organizing; accuracy and integrity in handling cash; handling conflict effectively; assisting customers with tact and empathy; and prioritizing multiple tasks; utilizing computers and related software.
Ability to lead and train others; work with frequent interruptions; organize and maintain record keeping systems; understand, interpret and explain a wide variety of oral and written technical procedures and policies; perform assigned office tasks; read and record figures accurately; make calculations rapidly and accurately; understand and explain utility rates; understand and carry out oral and written directions; conduct basic research and data analysis; perform basic mathematical computations; maintain confidentiality; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; keep financial and statistical records; count cash rapidly and accurately; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Education & Training: High school graduation or equivalent and three years of recent experience in customer contact work, and one year of recent experience in operational technology, a call center, cashiering, or financial clerical work.
License & Certificates: Type accurately from clear copy at a speed of 40 net words per minute.
Nestled between the Hollywood Hills and the Verdugo Mountains in the heart of Los Angeles County, the City of Burbank covers 17.16 square miles and is part of the “Tri-Cities” area along with neighboring Glendale and Pasadena. The City is characterized by a strong sense of community and is home to 108,000 residents with a daytime population of up to 200,000.
Burbank’s strong entertainment base is anchored by some of the biggest names in the business, including, among others, Walt Disney Studios, Disney Channel, Warner Bros., ABC, iHeart Radio, Nickelodeon Animation, Dick Clark Productions, and the Cartoon Network. While this City has earned its nickname as “Media Capital of the World,” other businesses and industries including manufacturing, retail, banking/finance, and hospital/medical facilities also have a notable presence here. Together, approximately 12,400 business firms and public agencies located within the City provide an average of 120,000 jobs.
Burbank is a full-service Charter City with a Council-Manager form of government. Five City Council Members serve staggered, four-year terms, and each year the Mayor is chosen by the Council as the presiding officer. In addition to carrying out traditional legislative duties for this full-service municipality, the Council also serves as the governing body for the Burbank Housing Authority, Burbank Parking Authority, and Public Financing Authority.
The City of Burbank is proud to have a long-standing reputation for providing excellent levels of service to both residents and the business community.
