Customer Solutions Representative; Doq

Customer Solutions Representative (Doq)

Position Title
- Customer Solutions Representative (Doq)

Position Number - 050001

FLSA Status
- Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
- Full Time

Salary - $16.00 - $26.00 Hourly (Depending on Qualifications)

Job Summary
- Under general supervision, provides service to Brownsville Public Utilities Board (Bpub) internal and external customers by responding to inquiries about water service availability, installation of water and wastewater connections, customer service, billing, and delinquent accounts. Works in accordance with established policies and procedures and under the supervision of the designated individual or supervisor.

Responsibilities
- Provides expertise and services to help customers obtain efficient use of utility services. Acts as a resource with internal and external customers by providing information and resolving customer service or other standard issues as they arise. Reviews Customer Information System for customer account number and any alerts. Answers customer inquiries; initiates and generates service orders. Operates multiple types of equipment and computer software programs.

Maintains, safeguards, and provides original documents of record. Provides written and oral summaries and reports. Works under the Incident Command System during declared emergencies as a requirement of the position. Reviews and posts high-low transactions including any other billing exceptions. Prepares detailed letters/reports as required. Provides relief for receptionist or messenger. Completes other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge important to perform the functions of the job include:
Knowledge of City Ordinances as they relate to Bpub policies and rates. Knowledge of and adherence to the Bpub Open Records Policy Knowledge of and adherence to the Bpub Records Retention Policy. Knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures, practices, and equipment including switch board(s). Some knowledge of service records, customer accounting and collection procedures. Skills important to perform the functions of the job include:
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills. Abilities important to perform the functions of the job include:
Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations through frequent contact with internal and external customers. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively. Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to cope with extreme cases of human behavior.

Education & Experience Requirements
- High School diploma or GED plus two (2) years' experience in customer service or cashiering. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute the minimum qualifications. Senior Customer Solutions Representative Associate's Degree with major course work in business or related field plus four (4) years' experience in customer service. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute the minimum qualifications.

Lead Customer Solutions Representative Bachelor's degree with major course work in business or related field and five (5) years' experience in customer service, including two (2) years of progressively responsible experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute the minimum qualifications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver's License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy.

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