Community Relations Advocate

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

Pay Grade

13

Deadline to Apply: April 24, 2025

Position Summary

Supports the enrollment into CPS Energy customer assistance Programs to include the development, implementation and execution of plans to ensure the successful customer assistance. Communicates and educates the community on leadership and management of the CPS Energy customer assistance Programs to the community. Educates the community of the benefits of the programs to improve CPS Energy’s energy efficiency and conservation goals, with the primary focus of expanding the number of participants in customer assistance programs and promptly resolving customer concerns. Ensures prompt trouble-shooting of customer concerns and quick resolution, ensuring the appropriate CPS Energy stakeholders are informed, both internal and external. Is highly mobile and focused on problem-solving customer needs out in the field with a high degree of accuracy and speed.

Branded as CPS Energy’s Customer Response Unit (CRU), CRU is visible, mobile and provide face-to-face customer contact at a location of customer’s preference. They have daily interaction with council offices and other elected officials, as direct liaisons for escalated customer/constituent issues.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills essential and ability to handle competing priorities.

Strong personal commitment to the goals of low-income assistance and CPS Energy.

Must possess effective negotiation and resolution skills

Must be motivated self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision at times

Ability to make independent decisions and often makes recommendations

Ability to participate in rotational weekly call-duty.

Ability to complete evening and weekend work duties (i.e., HOA/NA meetings, Extended Outages, Outreach etc)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail & scheduling.Preferred Qualifications

Adapting to Others

Serving Customers

Communicates Effectively

Working with Ambiguity

Navigating Organizations

Driving for ResultsMinimum Education

Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in psychology, social work, marketing, administration, or applicable technical field or experience in the SAP Customer Service module as an Energy Advisor 3, Lead Energy Advisor or Customer Solutions Rep; or extensive experience in community engagement facilitating low income programs and education.Required Certifications

Working Environment

Work is performed indoors & outdoors. Manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of computing equipment, telephone, & printer/copier. Ability to travel to and from business related events. After hours work may be required.

After hours work will be required; evenings and weekend. Rotating call duty to support unit’s 24/7/365 availability. Work will be performed from a mobile office (i.e., assigned vehicle, satellite office, mobile command center).Physical Demands

Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Job is equally sedentary and fluid in walking, standing and driving.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.