Temporary Hire Customer Billing
University Place, WA - USA
Job Summary
Description
Summary
Why its a great opportunity:In this temporary role you will support the Utility Divisions administrative functions such as customer account adjustments and maintenance processing mail administrative requests and other office functions. Your efforts will be critical to support those doing their best work for the County and its communities.
Why its a great department:PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people infrastructure systems and policies. PPWs team has more than 800 members that collaborate innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems sewer systems airports ferries building permits environmental review sustainability community planning and code enforcement - just to name a few!
Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.How to be successful in the role:Your success will come from being reliable and accurate with data focused transactions.
Your future in this role:This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.
Core daily responsibilities:
- Assist in specially assigned data searches to develop or recover information from non-standard sources. Assist in the compilation and evaluation of data to meet defined objectives.
- Perform general office duties; respond to routine inquiries by telephone or person-to-person; fulfill requests for publications or office supplies.
- Organize maintain and retrieve information and documents from files and records.
- Prepare a variety of routine material and correspondence from written material and recording; proofread and ensure correct grammar spelling punctuation and capitalization on department correspondence.
Minimum Qualifications
- 1 year of general data entry or clerical work.
- A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screen and interviews.
At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion means commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home
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