San Antonio Water System

Customer Service Associate / Engineering - Development

LocationSan Antonio, TX
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$39,520-$39,520

About This Job

Grade 13 / Starting hourly rate: $19.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.



Job Description


JOB SUMMARY

The Customer Service Associate in Engineering - Development positively responds to routine account and/or service inquiries from San Antonio Water System's customers via phone, email, internet, or in person from a call center, department, or customer contact center. Answers questions regarding new and existing services which may include billing, termination of service, impact fee amounts or infrastructure location. Customer Service Associate may prepare Impact fee statements, process payments or negotiate payment arrangements with customers. Anticipates concerns by proactively suggesting appropriate service and program offerings that meet the customer's needs.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responds to customer interactions via the phone, email, internet, or in person in a professional, courteous, accurate manner while recording a brief overview of communication.

Develops a rapport with internal/external customers by greeting customers by name and demonstrates account ownership.
Answers customer's question or solves the problem during initial contact, if follow-up is required, must do so within the timeframe committed to the customer.
Creates, generates, and initiates requests for meter and field services.
Opens, verifies, and sorts incoming mail for image data capture; manually extracts contents from envelopes that are unable to be processed using automated equipment.
Identifies, explains, and suggests community resources when applicable.
Suggests improvements and changes to processes and policies to improve customer satisfaction.
Participates in and supports the development and implementation of special projects.
Performs all other duties as assigned.


Engineering/Counter Services

Provides information to customers on the location of water, wastewater and recycled water utilities and construction projects.
Utilizes SAWS computer system and various software applications to conduct research on location of utilities, property ownership, and type of water utility available to prepare correspondence of findings.
Provides accurate information concerning EDUs and impact fees to customers and verifies correct payment.
Reviews engineering and architectural site plans for compliance with regulations, procedures, and policies.
Determines impact fees.
Prepares Hardship contracts and drafts correspondence as needed.
Monitors and records impact fee payments, waivers, impact fee credits, and main extension refunds.
Interprets policies, procedures, and regulations for water, wastewater, and reuse service.


DECISION MAKING


Receives immediate supervision.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED.
One year experience in a customer service environment.
Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License required only for Engineering Counter Services positions.
Ability to work regularly scheduled shifts within SAWS’s hours of operation including the training period where lunches and breaks are scheduled with the flexibility to adjust daily schedule and work overtime and/or weekends as needed.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


Bilingual in English/Spanish.


JOB DIMENSIONS

Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to type 35 w.p.m. and/or 8,000-10,000 k.p.h for 10 key required.
Ability to effectively respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests.
Ability to read water and wastewater utility maps.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally. Subject to sitting or standing for extended periods of time at various workstations to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech, and hearing. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. May be required to adhere to strict lunch or break schedule.

May be required to work hours other than regular schedule including shift work, weekends and holidays.


Engineering/Counter Services

Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional field visits. May be required to operate company or personal vehicle.

May be required to work hours other than regular schedule including shift work, weekends and holidays.

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