Retail Operations Customer Support - Bilingual

Job Title

The Colorado Lottery's mission is to maximize the proceeds from Lottery game sales to support the Lottery's beneficiaries for the good of all Coloradans.

Description of Job

We're hiring a customer service oriented, bilingual (Spanish / English) and highly organized individual to be part of our Retail Operations Support Team in our Lottery Division! Use your excellent customer service skills to serve Colorado residents and retailers to answer their questions and support their needs. Your Spanish proficiency will be used to assist in the translation of claims forms and communicate to non-English customers. Use your cash handling experience to ensure all cash is accounted for and correctly deposited. You'll also be balancing scratch tickets. If you're ready to make a difference at DOR, then this may be the job for you! Primary Duties : Claims Support : Processes claims by ensuring paperwork is accurate and complete. Audits and balances claims processed. Provides support to other Retail Operations Offices. Manages Scratch Ticket inventory. Manages the claims counter and handles cash. Player and Public Customer Service Support : Provides customer service in person and on the phone regarding games, instructions, claims, and other customer inquires. Handles the sale of all Lottery products and verifies tickets and prizes.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement : This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description : ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience / education to meet the minimum (MQ) qualifications : Experience Only : Three (3) years of relevant experience in a general clerical and / or public facing customer service role, and proficiency with reading, writing and speaking both English and Spanish language. OR Education and Experience : A combination of related education and / or relevant experience in a general clerical role and / or public facing customer service role equal to three (3) years and proficiency with reading, writing and speaking both English and Spanish language. Necessary Special Requirements : Applicants must also undergo a conflict-of-interest assessment to determine compliance with the provisions of C.R.S. 44-40-110, and must remain in compliance with C.R.S. 44-40-110 for the duration of their employment with the Colorado Lottery. Applicants and immediate family members must comply with restrictions on game play. Applicants and immediate family members must ensure compliance with appropriate Lottery laws and rules, including conflicts of interest. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. This position is considered a key employee and is required to support the public when the state closes early and we are required to remain open and provide services to the public. This position requires fluency in both English and Spanish, including the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in both languages. Candidates must demonstrate professional-level bilingual communication skills as part of the selection process. Additional Requirement - Bilingual Assessment Candidates must successfully complete a bilingual proficiency assessment. This assessment is a required component of the selection process. Preferred Qualifications : State experience in a regulatory environment Spanish language proficiency Experience providing customer service in person, on the phone and via email Communication and interpersonal skills Sales / Marketing experience Ability to work independently and accept supervision Ability to organize and track workload Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (must be able to create Word and Excel documents) and Google Apps (Docs and Sheets) Decision making skills NOTE : If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Conditions of Employment with the CDOR : Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records / accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations. Minimum Qualification Screening A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience / job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated. List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment. Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and / or may be removed from a job after hire. The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies. Email Address : All correspondence regarding your status in the selection / examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and / or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. APPEAL RIGHTS An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.