Billing Specialist (Fire-Rescue) Position Available In Broward, Florida

Billing Specialist (Fire-Rescue) 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 JOB The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

Performs a variety of billing functions for the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fire Rescue Department and provides information to customers, processes various billed services and accounts and complies records of charges for services rendered.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position. Initiates and performs the billing process for fire prevention fees and other charges billed by the City’s Fire Rescue DepartmentPrepares and produces monthly and annual bills for mailing to customers showing an itemized account of the amount owed to the CityProvides customer service by answering telephones and responding to account inquiriesResolves customer billing inquiries, complaints, and issues via phone, email, and fax machineReviews and reconciles accounts for accuracy and completenessCreates and monitors new accounts.

Communicates with third party billing vendors on behalf of the department.

Prepares and distributes various records, reports, notices and other relevant materialsPerforms related work as required

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position. The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans’ preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale’s veteran’s preference claim form (J-204)to the online application.