Intermittent Customer Service Assistant 2 - 20060439

This is an intermittent position which means it is an appointment where an employee is required to work less than one thousand hours per fiscal year, or for the duration of a specific project or grant which may exceed one thousand hours in a fiscal year.
About Us:
The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.
The Division of Real Estate & Professional Licensing helps ensure Ohioans' investment in their largest asset - their homes - is a sound one. This includes licensing, education, and enforcement of Ohio laws for real estate brokers, salespersons, real estate appraisers, appraisal management companies, home inspectors, manufactured home brokers, dealers and salespersons and foreign real estate dealers and salespersons. The division also administers the Ohio registered cemetery and landmen programs, and real estate developments located outside of Ohio that are marketed to Ohioans. REPL also houses the Video Service Authorization program which provides complaint services, education and outreach to cable consumers, local governments, and cable providers.
As the state's chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.
Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.
Our Guiding Principles
Making an IMPACT for the customer:

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork

What You'll Do:

• Respond to inquiries for information or complaints pertaining to appraiser, real estate and cemetery program laws, rules, policies and procedures
• Answers emails and reaches out to licensees for updated addresses and email addresses
• Assists with research on information or complaint inquiries
• Assists with records, data, documentation and reports
• Complete other general office tasks, as needed

What's in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Qualifications
9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in office practices & procedures; 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in public relations or Customer Service that included techniques for handling difficult people; 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in typing, keyboarding, data entry or word processing; 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operation of personal computer.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills:Customer Service