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Customer Service Spec II - Mayor's Office

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Customer Service Spec II - Mayor's Office

Salary

$16.15 - $19.92 Hourly

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07498

Department

Mayor's Office

Division

Executive Administration

Opening Date

03/06/2026

Closing Date

3/23/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Join the Mayor's Office as a Customer Service Specialist and be the friendly face and voice that welcomes our community! In this role, you'll provide a professional, service-oriented experience for all visitors and callers, handling inquiries with warmth, efficiency, and care. You'll also keep the office running smoothly with essential administrative and clerical support, all while working under direct supervision in a dynamic, community-focused environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has strong communication skills, and is committed to courteous, responsive service.

This position is designated as At-Will.

Essential Functions

Performs routine or repetitive tasks with specific instructions and set procedures. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Maintains reception desk by greeting customers, providing information and receiving citizen complaints. Communicates meeting guest arrival with appropriate individual. Answers multi-line phone system and transfers call to appropriate personnel after ascertaining from customer the nature of the inquiry or request. Receives comments, complaints and questions from the public via the Mayor's Hotline. Receives general questions through email and phone calls and relays messages as required. Receives, sorts and distributes departmental mail. Oversees conference room scheduling in order to prevent overlaps. Maintains reception area and conference rooms.

Performs clerical duties by maintaining copies and file folders. Coordinates mailings from the mayor's office. Maintains copy paper and office supply inventory. Performs data entry and scanning of large and small scale documents, filing of documents in content management software.

Coordinates meeting scheduling, provides administrative support and orders meals for meetings. Provides back-up support to other positions as required.

Assists with initiatives and projects within the mayor's office as assigned.

Coordinates youth and student tours of the mayor's office and City Hall. Schedules tours and plans content. Works with youth group leaders to set up tours and coordinate city speakers.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience completing administrative support or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge of: business office and telephone etiquette and equipment; general office practices, procedures and equipment operations; business English and basic arithmetic; computer usage, including related software; and general customer service techniques.

Ability to: respond with patience and courtesy to all manner of inquiries; multi-task and answer multi-line phone system; organize and maintain various files and applications and records; plan and organize work for accomplishment and work effectively while changing priorities and interruptions; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

College coursework in public administration or a related field and two years of previous administrative support or customer service experience with the City of Boise or another public agency.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is rarely moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Employees will sit, stand and walk. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

• Low-cost dental and vision options.

• Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits

• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

• Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

• 12 paid holidays every year

• 8 hours of sick leave per month

• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Supplemental Disability Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Free local bus pass

• Corporate discount programs

• AFLAC

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org