Customer Service Specialist

Salary : $36,157.00 - $54,236.00 Annually
Location : AZ 85132, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Development Services
Opening Date: 04/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/6/:59 PM Arizona

Description
Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives.

Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense purpose it also impacts you financially as well. We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years and extremely affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement.

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well.
•  An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
•  Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
•  15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
•  After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
•  After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
•  Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
•  13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
•   Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
•  Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
•  Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
•  Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•  Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•   Comprehensive Wellness Program
•  Quarterly Wellness Challenges
•  Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
•  Vaccination Clinics
•  Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
•  Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
•  Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
•  Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
•  Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
•  Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit.
•  Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
•  Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
•  Dental and Vision Plans
•  Tuition Reimbursement Program
•  Alternative Work Schedules
•  Telehealth
•  Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
•  Employee Assistance
•  Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
•  Civil Service Leave
•  VanPool Options
•  Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
•  Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
•  Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
•  Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employee.

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips to completing an application at Pinal County:

Application Tips

Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:
JOB SUMMARY
Perform a variety of tasks to enforce state regulations and County codes and ordinances governing land use issues.

Example of Duties
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
•  Answer all phone calls coming into the main line.
•  Greet and meet customers within.
•  Complete all public records as assigned and answer all emails.
•  Research information in various County databases
•  Check customer's paperwork for completeness, explain requirements, and assist with completion of application.
•  Check site plan for setbacks and other distances with the use of an engineer scale.
•  Explain zoning and the use that applies per the ordinance to the customer.
•  Enter application information into the computer system with customer.
•  Make copies of the application and the site plan to ensure the other departments see the customer.
•  Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
•  Acts as a lead position to Customer Service Specialist position
•  Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
•  High school diploma or GED equivalent.
•  Three (3) years of progressively responsible general office and clerical experience.
•  Valid Arizona State Driver's License.
•  Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•  Knowledge of Business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
•  Knowledge of clerical and office practices and procedures.
•  Skill in using data processing systems and other office equipment and machines.
•  Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
•  Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS :
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the Development Services Department only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona. We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:
•  An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
•  Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
•  15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
•  After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
•  After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
•  Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
•  13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
•  Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
•  Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
•  Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
•  Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•  Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•  Comprehensive Wellness Program
•  Quarterly Wellness Challenges
•  Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
•  Vaccination Clinics
•  Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
•  Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
•  Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
•  Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
•  Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
•  Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit.
•  Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From . click apply for full job details