Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The CalSTRS Customer Service Division is seeking an accountable team player who can think critically on their feet and has a passion for helping others to join the Contact Center Team as a Contact Center Analyst.

Customer Service is the first point of contact for CalSTRS’ members and beneficiaries along with legislators, teacher organizations, attorneys, and other interested parties. Communication channels include telephone, secured online messaging, and written correspondence.

The Contact Center provides quality customer service to CalSTRS members, benefit recipients, and others who rely on accurate and timely information to make critical life-impacting decisions.

Under the supervision of the Contact Center Team Manager, the Contact Center analyst will:

• Respond to customer contacts received through multiple customer communication channels.
• Support service level demands and build the foundation to the expert skill level needed to efficiently manage contacts, both orally and in writing.
• Support other Contact Center analysts and agents.
• Efficiently manage multi-channel workload to ensure optimal productivity and maximum customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Experience in providing excellent customer service
• Ability to work independently and take independent action when needed
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated competence in the use of mainframe systems and various PC applications
• Willingness to take initiative and be accountable
• Ability to adapt to changes in policies and procedures
• Ability to learn quickly and think critically
• Demonstrated ability to apply laws, rules, and regulations
• Ability to adhere to a preplanned schedule

Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, see the Application Instructions section below and apply now.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

CalSTRS offers a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions based on business needs.

All staff of CalSTRS are employees of the State of California and subject to California employment taxes and withholdings. Upon appointment, staff are required to provide a current California address to CalSTRS Human Resources to be used as a remote work location.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment with CalSTRS.

Special Requirements

Exam

This position requires a current Staff Services Analyst  Exam . If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with CalSTRS, a background investigation (BI) will be conducted. The BI consists of a Personal History Statement and fingerprinting through the Department of Justice. The BI will check criminal and civil records and, if applicable, verify education and check driving records.

CalSTRS Disclosure Requirements

This position may be subject to disclosure and disqualification requirements concerning economic conflict of interest in government work, including the  Conflict of Interest Code that applies to CalSTRS team members and the  Political Reform Act , which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a  Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) .

Benefits

CalSTRS offers a competitive pay schedule and a work-life-balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Some benefits include:

• Alternative work schedules
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program
• More than four weeks of vacation/sick leave for leaders
• More than three weeks of vacation/sick leave for staff
• Health insurance in retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan forgiveness under the federal 

For the latest information on the benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR .

Additional Application Instructions

• Electronic applications through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.  If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail or drop off a hard copy of your application packet. Please provide the following information on your application: 815-437-5157-901, JC-483338.
• If education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications, please submit a copy of your transcripts/degree.
• Training and development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position. If you are applying as a T&D, please indicate this in the eligibility section of your application.
• Candidate may be selected by application packet review only.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
• Submission of an incomplete STD 678 may result in disqualification. 

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours,

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