Job Details

Customer Service Representative I

Job Category: Administrative

Full-Time

On-site

United States

Description

Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond's website.

Starting Salary: $17.59 an hour

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Customer Service Representative I is a full-time phone representative that is responsible for collecting utility payments, starting new services for residential/commercial accounts, and providing information to callers.

Utility Customer Service (UCS) employees also function as first responders during emergencies such as inclement weather events. When emergencies arise, UCS employees are required to work normal working hours to assist UCS in meeting operational needs. Should an emergency arise or continue after normal working hours, UCS employees may be asked to provide their services on a voluntary basis until the emergency is resolved.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED equivalent
• 1218 months of related training and or experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Call center experience (preferred)
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with data entry
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls from customers
• Help customers troubleshoot account issues
• Work with customers entering service requests, including on/off orders, transfers, and re-reads
• Provide information regarding billing, account balances, service rates, etc.
• Perform billing and quoting tasks for cash and non-cash deposits
• Collaborate with field representatives to coordinate service requests
• Utilize computer systems to enter data for every call
• Work during off-hours on a voluntary basis during emergencies (occasionally and upon request)

Necessary Skills

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure while displaying patience and friendliness
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Utility Customer Service Department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. This job opportunity may be re-published as needed.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.

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