Harrisburg Utility Billing II Clerk Job Opening

Job Status: 
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date: 
Friday, October 11, 2019 - 5:00pm
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The City of Harrisburg seeks a full-time Utility Billing II Clerk.  This employee works in utility billing, and cash receipting, as well as assisting the Municipal Court Clerk.  This person should be motivated, as well as having a positive, and friendly attitude, as they work the main reception area for City Hall, answering phones and assisting citizens.  The ideal candidate has excellent customer service skills, and can deal with difficult people.  This candidate should also be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software, including Word and Excel.  Excellent general office skills are required, as well as the ability to handle confidential information.  This position starts at $17.61 per hour. (Wage Scale is $17.61 to $23.18)  An excellent benefit package is offered.  Employee will start work on November 1, 2019.

A high school diploma / GED certificate is required. Incumbent must have at least 3 years work experience in an office environment, or an equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Employee must pass an extensive background check in order to work at a facility that uses the Law Enforcement Database System (LEDS). 

To Apply:  Submit a City application form, and a supplemental letter answering the following questions;

Why you would be a good fit as an employee for the City of Harrisburg.
How would you define good customer service?
Explain how you dealt with a difficult customer and resolved their complaint.

Please submit your application packet to the City of Harrisburg, 120 Smith St., PO Box 378, Harrisburg, OR 97446, or by e-mail (non-encrypted) to meldridge@ci.harrisburg.or.us, by October 11, 2019 at 5:00pm. Interviews will be scheduled for October 16, 17 and 18.  Application packet materials may be obtained at City Hall, at 120 Smith St., or online at www.ci.harrisburg.or.us.  The City of Harrisburg does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer who complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.