Senior Customer Service Representative
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, New York, NY, United States
Only permanent employees in the civil service title, comparable title (under 6.1.9), eligible for the 55a program, and those that are reachable in the civil service list are eligible to apply.
This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work‑life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at
nyc.gov/dcwp , sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Senior Customer Service Representative DCWP’s Licensing Division seeks an Senior Customer Service Representative to work in its Administrative Services Unit. The Administrative Services Unit oversees operations to support the processing of thousands of New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) license applications each year. In providing support to the Licensing Division, the Administrative Services Unit handles personnel, training, recruitment, budget, purchasing, contract, technology, database system issues, communications, supplies, and other administrative issues.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform clerical work including complex data processing functions, recording, researching, checking and maintaining records; furnishing information to licensing applicants; and processing applications as needed
Check records for accuracy of information and for conformity with established policy and procedures
Under supervision, prepare and monitor reports
Provide high‑volume customer service to licensing applicants in person and via phone
Onboard and offboard Employees for the Licensing Division
Maintain and restock supplies for the Licensing Division
Monitor and provide training to other staff
Attend seminars, meetings and/or trainings
Follow all division and agency policies and procedures
Perform all relevant and related Licensing tasks as assigned when needed
Minimum Qualifications A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
Preferred Skills
Computer literate (MS Word, Excel & Outlook)
Detail oriented
Professional demeanor
Strong oral and communication skills
Organized
Self‑motivated
Fluency in a language in addition to English a plus
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at
https://studentaid.gov/pslf .
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or pregnancy.
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This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work‑life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at
nyc.gov/dcwp , sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Senior Customer Service Representative DCWP’s Licensing Division seeks an Senior Customer Service Representative to work in its Administrative Services Unit. The Administrative Services Unit oversees operations to support the processing of thousands of New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) license applications each year. In providing support to the Licensing Division, the Administrative Services Unit handles personnel, training, recruitment, budget, purchasing, contract, technology, database system issues, communications, supplies, and other administrative issues.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, perform clerical work including complex data processing functions, recording, researching, checking and maintaining records; furnishing information to licensing applicants; and processing applications as needed
Check records for accuracy of information and for conformity with established policy and procedures
Under supervision, prepare and monitor reports
Provide high‑volume customer service to licensing applicants in person and via phone
Onboard and offboard Employees for the Licensing Division
Maintain and restock supplies for the Licensing Division
Monitor and provide training to other staff
Attend seminars, meetings and/or trainings
Follow all division and agency policies and procedures
Perform all relevant and related Licensing tasks as assigned when needed
Minimum Qualifications A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
Preferred Skills
Computer literate (MS Word, Excel & Outlook)
Detail oriented
Professional demeanor
Strong oral and communication skills
Organized
Self‑motivated
Fluency in a language in addition to English a plus
55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55‑a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at
https://studentaid.gov/pslf .
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or pregnancy.
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