Jobs at CVWMA

Inbound–Outbound Customer Service Representative

Be great with us! Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. Do you have a customer-centric mindset? If so, you could be the perfect fit! As an Inbound–Outbound Customer Service Representative, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the overall customer experience and ensuring our community receives the high-quality service they deserve.

This is not a telework position. Customer Service Representatives work onsite, Monday through Friday, with varied schedules between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, plus occasional weekends and holidays.

What You’ll Do

  • Foster a customer-centric mindset by prioritizing customer satisfaction and seeking opportunities to improve the customer experience.
  • Seek feedback from customers and teammates to support continuous improvement.
  • Support customer experience programs and initiatives.
  • Maintain a positive, resilient attitude in every customer service interaction.
  • Engage proactively with customers—anticipating needs and offering helpful guidance.
  • Professionally and promptly assist customers with inquiries, including solid waste residential collection, community drop-off sites, and program education.
  • Monitor and respond to customer inquiries received through the CVWMA Portal.
  • Assist telephone customers with various service needs.
  • Process additional cart sales as needed.
  • Develop strong problem-solving skills to address complex customer issues quickly and effectively.
  • Confirm services and provide program education during customer outreach.
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough customer records.

What We Offer

CVWMA offers quasi-state employee benefits, including:

  • A welcoming, family-oriented work environment that encourages work/life balance
  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 13 Holidays
  • Paid Leave (begins accruing on day one)
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Optional Life Insurance
  • Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • Deferred Compensation Savings Plan

What You’ll Bring

  • Must be at least 18 years old with an upbeat personality and warm, friendly demeanor.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to actively listen and provide clear, effective solutions.
  • A solid understanding, or willingness to learn, of CVWMA programs and services to confidently assist customers.
  • Demonstrated empathy and patience, especially in challenging situations.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to handle unpredictable or rapidly changing circumstances.
  • A positive, team-oriented attitude that contributes to a pleasant customer experience.
  • Cross-selling skills and the ability to identify services or solutions that align with customer needs.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to think critically and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Effective time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple inquiries, and meet deadlines.

All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs – including decisions regarding hiring, promotion, discipline, or discharge.

Compensation: Government scale and benefits.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Interested candidates should email a resume to the Senior Customer Service Manager at sbreaker@cvwma.com.