Temporary Customer Support Representative; Payroll Bureau

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

Customer Support Representative - $18.00/hour

Annapolis, Maryland

The Customer Support Representative is responsible for answering and fielding incoming phone calls, providing information using the established Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and additional resources, ensuring all inquiries are properly resolved or escalated. This role ensures callers receive timely, accurate support and that follow-up actions are completed as needed.

• Answer and field incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Use the provided FAQ and other resources to address common questions and issues.
• Identify inquiries that are not covered by the FAQ and route or elevate them to the appropriate team or subject matter expert.
• Track outstanding questions and ensure all escalated items receive follow‑up.
• Close the loop by confirming that callers receive complete responses or resolutions.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and clear communication at all times.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  Six months of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.
• For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course‑by‑course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.

• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, & MS Access
• Experience with electronic filing system
• A year of experience in handling a multi‑line phone system

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position‑specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year.

Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Due to the time and resources involved, the Comptroller of Maryland cannot sponsor visa applications. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery;

any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.

Due to the nature of the agency's business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment.

Leave may be granted to a temporary employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

If you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008, please contact the ADA Coordinator via Fair Practices@marylandgov or by calling .

If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email dbrown at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at  or Application.

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