Job Details

Salary: $16.15 - $18.92 Hourly
Location : Boise, ID
Job Type: Temporary - 9 Month
Job Number: 23 -07504
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 03/05/2026
Closing Date: 3/26/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

Summary Statement
The Customer Service Specialist II provides customer service and administrative support for the Boise Parks and Recreation Department (BPR). This position greets visitors, answers telephone calls, and responds to questions from community members.

Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, processing activity registrations, payments, and permits, and directing inquiries to appropriate staff or resources. The role supports daily office operations and assists the public with accessing department programs and services.

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.
• Performs diverse administrative and customer service duties, including but not limited to clerical tasks and inventory management. Manages scheduling and resource coordination.
• Facilitates activity registration and assists with scholarship processing. Maintains records of permits, agreements and front office procedures.
• Provides information and guidance on programs, services and facilities. Distributes informational materials and participates in implementation of seasonal activity guides.
• Addresses inquiries, resolves complaints and manages payments. Ensures accurate reconciliation of transactions. Manages reservation system and assists with bookings.
• Oversees lost and found procedures and liaises with law enforcement.
• 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 working in an office setting assisting customers.

Knowledge of:

• Basic accounting including cash handling and monetary reconciliations.
• General business office and telephone etiquette, equipment and procedures.
• Record keeping and filing practices.
• General customer service techniques.
• Organization and department operations, services and policies.
• Computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

• Independently work following established policies and procedures.
• Operate standard office equipment including a multi-line telephone system.
• Apply basic math.
• Read and understand written documents and instructions.
• Receive, comprehend and follow oral instructions.
• Operate in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
• Read and understand complex laws and other written documents.
• Assess varying situations, develop solutions and make decisions with minimal direction.
• Perform statistical research and analysis.
• Provide high-levels of customer service.
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Four years of prior office, customer service or receptionist experience including basic website development and maintenance and accounting duties.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

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
• Driving Record Check

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 50 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
19-Hour Temporary
All temporary part-time employees working less than an average of 19-hours per week are not currently eligible for benefits.

4-Month Temporary
All 4-month temporary employees working an average of 40-hours per week will accrue personal leave which can be used during employment.

8-Month Seasonal
In addition to accruing personal leave, anyone in an 8-month seasonal position working over an average of 30-hours per week is eligible for medical coverage.

9-Month Temporary
In addition to personal leave accrual and medical coverage, a position that is classified as a 9-month temporary is eligible for PERSI retirement benefits.

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01

Please select which answer best describes your highest level of education.

• N/A
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

02

Do you have two (2) year of experience working in an office setting assisting customers?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you available to work varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you at least 19 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid state-issued driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid Idaho driver's license.
• Yes, I have a valid out-of-state driver's license.
• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

Required Question