TEMP - Admin I

On site: Monday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Salary: $15 per hour

Summary

Responsible for interacting with utility customers or their agents, either by telephone or in person, to resolve a variety of questions and concerns regarding electric, water, sewer and sanitation services.

*Applying to Temporary Pool openings does not guarantee employment with the City of Garland*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Resolve utility billing inquiries
• Connect, disconnect, and transfer services for utility customers
• Interact with customers on issues regarding late payment of bills for utility services
• Restore service terminated for non-payment
• Issue bill adjustment memos
• Explain various utility programs and services

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• 2 years related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• 2-4 years experience with extensive public contact in customer service capacity

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Lotus)
• Sufficient knowledge of filing methods and records management techniques
• Sufficient knowledge of utility billing practices for electric and water service
• Sufficient knowledge of utility rates, rules and regulations
• Sufficient knowledge of city geography and road network
• Skill in de-escalating stressful situations involving irate customers
• Skill in preparing clear and concise reports and correspondence
• Ability to listen and ascertain the needs of customers
• Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the general public

Licenses and Certifications

• No Licenses/ Certifications required

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a call center or walk-up customer service environment; occasional noise and other environmental conditions or hazards.