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This position is posted until filled.
DEPARTMENT
Department: Customer Service Call Center
JOB DESCRIPTION
Customer Service Supervisor
Salary Grade: G07
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$73,060 - $96,804 - $120,548
Given the financial nature of this position, this position may be required to obtain a credit check depending on location. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, supervises activities such as customer service, customer billing, call center operations, credit and collection, customer assistance, division accounting, meter reading, cashiering, data entry, division accounting, marketing, and sales. Provides resource management and supervision through performance planning, appraisals, training, interviewing, hiring, directing, counseling, and corrective action. Manages regulatory, legal, and customer interface for purposes of complaint resolution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implements and ensures appropriate customer service standards are maintained through well-informed and adequately trained personnel
Interprets company policies and procedures and ensures compliance
Assists with marketing programs and coordinates daily activities that impact area marketing plans
Develops, communicates, and implements goals and objectives to meet the overall strategic marketing goals of the department
Directs and schedules subordinate work groups to achieve departmental goals and objectives
Ensures loss control guidelines are followed
Manages utilization of available resources to ensure budgetary targets are met while providing quality customer service
Participates on task forces and committees to develop, interpret, or revise company policies, rate tariffs, programs, or guidelines
Participates in community organizations and activities to represent and support company programs
Coordinates day to day maintenance of office building
COMPETENCIES:
Thorough knowledge of customer service functions, including service transactions, call center operations, cash handling and audit requirements, emergency calls, meter handling, billing, collections, and customer interactions
Working knowledge of all business office practices, company policies, rules, and regulations and their relationship to governmental and regulatory authorities
Creativity, flexibility, and judgment to resolve recurring and/or unique customer problems
Ability to assist management in controlling and budgeting costs
Advanced interpersonal skills
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferably in business administration, accounting, management, or finance, with one to three years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a current, legally valid driver's license and meet the company's driving record requirements.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts initial interviews, appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees, addresses complaints, and resolves problems. Designs, organizes, prioritizes, schedules, and leads daily activities. Trains, mentors, and develops individual goals with each employee. Develops key outputs to ensure achievement of departmental goals.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively communicate and present information and respond to questions from various groups
Ability to support management by communicating the department vision and goals and helping employees understand their roles in the process
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest ratios, and percentages
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
Working knowledge of customer service, budget billing, field, invoice, and personnel systems
Experience with a Definity G3R switch, CMPS software, and scheduling software
ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to successfully counsel and mentor employees in a variety of situations regarding performance and conduct issues.
DECISION MAKING:
Makes decisions that may have significant financial impact on the department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time and to stand, walk, and stoop up to 1/3 of the time. Good vision and ability to adjust focus is required. Manual dexterity is required. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Field or office environment.
DEGREES:
Bachelors Degree
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Driver's License (Required)
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