Job Description
Introduction
OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only. Positions will be filled as needed and t his recruitment will be closed once all available positions have been filled.
THIS POSITION IS NOT TELEWORK ELIGIBLE
GRADE
Temporary Call Center Representative - $18.00/hour
LOCATION OF POSITION
Annapolis, Maryland
POSITION DUTIES
Do you enjoy helping people and have good customer service skills? Do you want to work in a call center environment? If this is you, the Comptroller of Maryland is looking to hire Temporary Call Center Representatives in our Taxpayer Services Division to assist taxpayers by answering and resolving their inquiries. Positions are available in our Annapolis call center.
Tax training will be provided and these positions may be eligible for future contractual or permanent employment.
Apply today!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of experience involving one or more of the following areas: customer service, call center, fiscal clerical or clerical related work.
** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Customer service experience
Personal computer experience
Software applications experience
Experience working in a call center
Communication skills (both oral and written)
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION Position schedule is Monday through Friday in a full time capacity. Required hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Leave may be restricted during the first 30 days.
Leave may be limited during certain times of the year due to high volume events, projects or special assignments.
Evening and weekend work may be required especially during peak times of the year. May be required to work extended hours until 6:00pm, from February 1st to April 15th.
Employees must be able to tolerate an occasional uncomfortable or unpleasant experience presented by upset or irate taxpayers.
Employees are unable to prepare tax returns outside of the requirements of the job or work for private accounting services.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.
Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.
First and Last Name
Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
The last four digits of your SS#
If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email
[email protected] at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or
[email protected].
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
If you need reasonable accommodations, please contact the Office of EEO & OFP Operations by email at
[email protected],
[email protected] or by phone at 410-260-6630. State of Maryland
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Remote job, Felony friendly, Monday to Friday,