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Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides flexible hours, rewarding compensation and an excellent benefit package? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you.  Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.  Do you have a background in finance and billing?  If so, this position could very well be for you:

POSITION: LEAD BILLING SPECIALIST LOCATION: LIBERTYVILLE, IL SALARY: $22.18 - $25.33/HOUR JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for performing complex work assuring customers are billed in compliance with Lake County rate ordinances and department policies

Becoming a Lead Billing Specialist would allow you to be involved with the Public Works department by providing a supportive leadership role facilitating various billing, customer service, and administrative activities. Your day will consist of answering correspondence and telephone inquiries and provide information to customers on their water and/or sewer accounts. You will also use reporting tools to analyze water usage and billing data and create reports as requested by department staff for compliance with all regulatory requirements. You will have endless opportunities to impact and make a difference within Lake County. Being able to build working relationships with employees, 30 countywide departments and the public, is sure to keep you interested and continuously learning.

In order to be successful in this role you should have an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) to three (3) years’ related experience. The candidate should be able to effectively handle difficult and/or sensitive situations while maintaining exemplary customer service; and demonstrate strong collaborative and leadership skills in a team centered and changing environment.  The candidate must also exhibit strong detailed/analytical, technology, organizational, and time management/prioritization skills.

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package with performance-based incentive plans. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program.  Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!    To learn more about the department you will be working for, visit Public Works.  To learn more about other services Lake County provides and to see some of our employees in action, visit our website to view videos.  If you need assistance writing your resume, we have some tools to help you at our Human Resources website. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

LAKE COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO BEING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE AND IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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