Applications are invited for the following vacant post in the Corporate Services Division, Accountant General’s Department (AGD): Customer Relations Supervisor (GMG/SEG 1)
Salary range $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 per annum.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Director, Customer Service, the Customer Relations Supervisor ensures that the AGD meets or exceeds the information and related needs of the Treasury’s customers, while providing quality customer service to all internal and external customers.
Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to Government’s goals and strategies:
To provide relevant, accurate and timely information to customers in accordance with the access to Information Act To provide quality customer service to the Treasury’s internal and external customers
To elevate and maintain service consciousness in the Department’s organizational culture
To develop, establish, and monitor service standards
To obtain, analyze and address Customer feedback to ensure the AGD maintains responsiveness to customer and stakeholder needs
Key Responsibilities
Technical:
Monitors and co-ordinates the operations of the Information/Customer Service Desk(s) and Contact/Call Center;
Provides relevant information to the Public Relations Officer for public education;
Conducts informative sessions on the operation of the Department and on pension related and other matters, as required by the Public Relations Officer;
Participates in the development/update, implementation and monitoring of a Customer Service Charter;
Maintains effective procedures for the investigation of complaints from customers, in accordance with the Customer Service Charter;
Reviews and/or responds to enquiries or complaints or assigns to staff, as necessary;
Responds to letters or other provided documented information that may be required by customers;
Acknowledges receipt of all enquiries/complaints in keeping with the Customer Service Charter;
Follows up with corrective action, as soon as is practical, and informs the customer of the outcome;
Investigates and deals with emergency cases;
Visits pensioners to verify their status, in order to maintain accurate and consistent payment, as may be necessary from time to time;
Participates in the development and implementation of a comprehensive training programme for staff, as it relates to customer service, in collaboration with the Training and Development Manager (to include use of web-based customer service database, the Treasury and it’s services, relevant statutes and regulations such as, but not limited to, Access to Information, Pensions Acts, FAA Act, etc.);
Reviews, on a continuous basis, the Customer Service operations with a view to improve Customer Service and relations, including conducting customer feedback surveys, analyzing results and recommending relevant action;
Prepares monthly and quarterly reports along with any other reports or information that may be required with respect to Customer Service.
Strategic Leadership:
Implements and enforces policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the Unit and the AGD;
Conducts research and recommends changes to policies, procedures and systems to enhance the functioning of the Unit and Department;
Establishes and implements systems for reporting of work done against stated and agreed Work Plans;
Assists with the establishment of internal control processes required to manage and grow the Division;
Meets or exceeds performance targets;
Deputizes for the Director Communications and Customer Service as, and when required
Human Resource Management:
Plans, organizes and directs the work of staff by overseeing the development of performance targets for staff based on the Unit Plan;
Ensures that staff have sufficient and appropriate physical resources to enable them to undertake their duties efficiently and effectively;
Provides leadership and guidance through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring, coaching and disciplinary action;
Participates in the recruitment of staff;
Recommends transfer, promotion, termination and leave in accordance with established Human Resource Policies and Procedures;
Identifies skills gaps and collaborates with the Training and Development Manager, to develop and implement Staff Development and Succession Plans for the Unit, to ensure adequate staff capacity;
Monitors job specific and environmental factors, implements and promotes health and safety policies, and mitigates and minimizes workplace hazards;
Monitors the performance of staff and ensures effective and objective staff performance management, through timely and accurate completion of the staff appraisal process, including periodic reviews;
Ensures that welfare issues of the Unit’s staff are clearly identified and addressed;
Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Interpersonal skills: The ability to display sensitivity towards others, interact collaboratively with colleagues, to build long term internal and external relationships, and gain support to achieve desired objectives
Customer and Quality Focus: The ability to continuously ensure high standards of quality and service delivery to meet customers’ expectations
Managing the Customer Interface: Ability to work effectively with others, both internal and external to the Department, to deliver acceptable, customer-oriented and high-quality service
Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate proficiently orally, in writing, and in one-on-one face-to-face, with excellent public speaking skills
Use of Technology: The ability to accept and implement information technology in work activities to enhance organisational performance
Collaboration and Team Work: The ability to be a collaborative business leader, and an inspiring professional who shows a genuine intention to participate and work co-operatively with others in pursuit of team goals
Change Management: The ability to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment and the willingness to respond quickly and positively to change, and to lead others through change and manage their concerns
Strategic Vision: The ability to develop a clear vision of the desired future state of the Department, demonstrate awareness of and or anticipate changing environmental trends, industry opportunities and threats/risks
Strategic Planning: The ability to develop effective plans in keeping with the
Department’s objectives, including to effectively review policy issues, determine priorities, and set medium- and long-term goals
Performance Management: The ability to align resources, systems, standards and activities to effectively, efficiently and consistently meet the goals and strategic objectives of the Department are met in a consistent, effective and efficient manner
Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, and Problem Solving: The capacity to analyze problems promptly, choose between alternatives, and effect meaningful solutions
Leadership and Team Building: The ability to provide vision, direction, allocate responsibilities, delegate and motivate staff in one’s team, to include leading by example
Emotional Intelligence: Possession of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and social skills – The ability to display behaviors appropriate to the AGD’s business and social environment
Integrity: The ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethical standards, observe the codes of conduct for employees and codes of professional practice, and show consistency between established values and behaviors, in order to build trust and credibility
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Working knowledge of Government Accounting
Knowledge of the Finance Administration and Audit Act (FAA Act), the Pensions Acts, Regulations, Access to Information Act and other relevant statutes and regulations governing the activities of a Treasury
Knowledge of Public Treasury operations
Working knowledge of banking operations
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or Management Studies from a recognized tertiary institution, or equivalent;
Five (5) years’ experience in customer service or related field, with at least two (2) of those at a supervisory level;
Experience working with web-based Customer Service database;
Special Condition Associated with the Job
Working under pressure with numerous critical deadlines.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 7th February, 2025 to:
Director
Human Resource Management and Development Accountant General's Department 21 Dominica Drive
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