CENTREX OPERATOR - OPS - 65650178

CENTREX OPERATOR - OPS - 65650178

This is a professional communications position that will assist the department's call center in distributing information to callers and referring them to appropriate agencies. This position will also provide other communication and administrative functions for the Communications office.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $15.00 to $16.50, hourly.

The position is responsible for the following duties :

• Answering the Department's main phone lines
• Identifying the needs of callers
• Communicating available resources and programs or appropriate agencies available to callers
• Referring callers to appropriate resources or agencies
• Communicating callers needs and patterns to the switchboard supervisor when requested
• Tracking calls in the Five9 system
• Handling occasional administrative tasks assigned by the switchboard supervisor or Communications Director

Assisting with Correspondence Tracking system database entry and assignment emails to Points of Contact

Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.

Ability to handle multiple calls simultaneously.

Ability to assist the Communications office when needed.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Program.

Knowledge of various programs and services available to the elderly.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Knowledge of strong organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to handle difficult callers calmly and appropriately.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Knowledge of telephone protocol during disaster-related events.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including :

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment. Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and / or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent / current listed first. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please contact the FRS to determine if your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida in an FRS-covered position. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed invalid depending upon the date of your retirement. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214). If claiming Right to First Interview, candidates MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287. Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website by 11 : 59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6 : 00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise. If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency. The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http : / / silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses / volunteer organizations / employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.