The Village of South Elgin is a dynamic organization serving a community of roughly 24,000 residents in the far western suburbs of Chicago.  We are seeking an experienced, friendly, multi-tasking individual for the full-time position of Customer Service Specialist in the Administrative Services Department.  Under the supervision of the Utility Billing & Customer Service Manager, this position performs a variety of routine clerical and administrative work, with heavy emphasis on providing excellent customer service to residents and visitors at Village Hall.  The position is responsible for welcoming the public, answering general Village questions, and serving as a cashier for various Village payments, including utility payments.  The successful candidate will be punctual, courteous, eager to learn, and able utilize his/her excellent verbal communication skills to provide accurate and detailed information about Village services.  

Qualifications include graduation from high school or GED equivalent; one to three years of experience in a general office and customer service setting or any equivalent combination of education and experience.  Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidate is preferred.

Normal work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Village offers an excellent compensation and benefit package with a starting salary of $25.67 per hour.  The salary range for this position is $25.67 - $33.49 per hour.

The Village of South Elgin has a competitive benefit package with coverage that begins on the first day of employment including health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a health savings account, a retirement pension plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and deferred compensation 457(b) plans.  The Village also provides paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick leave.

Interested applicants should submit a Village application to the Village of South Elgin, ATTN: Human Resources, 10 North Water Street, South Elgin IL 60177 or by email to jobs@southelgin.com.  Applications are available online at www.southelgin.com.

The Village of South Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  A copy of the EEOP Utilization Report is available on request from the Human Resources office.