Central Lincoln People's Utility District is seeking one full time Senior Customer Service Representative to work at our Reedsport office location. The position will be open for applications for two weeks beginning 06/23/2025 and closing 07/08/2025 at 5:00pm.
JOB SUMMARY:
Your job in the department is to . . .
Serve as the first point of contact for customers. Direct and train other Customer Service Representatives in all duties assigned.
Your job also involves . . .
Identifying, investigating and resolving customer issues, process payments, and update customer accounts, processes service orders to establish or discontinue electrical service, and manage delinquent accounts. Representatives work individually and as a team to meet Central Lincoln’s objectives and exceed our customers’ expectations
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. An employee in this classification may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
Customer Service:
•Interact with internal and external customers via phone, in person, email, and written correspondence.
•Answer phones promptly and courteously utilizing company procedures.
•Receive and respond professionally and accurately to all customer inquiries regarding service, customer disputes, billing questions, cancellations, and new customer sign-up.
•Support customers in setting up and troubleshooting various programs including but not limited to, SmartHub, Auto Pay, Energy Services and rebates.
Provide consistent and sustained positive and measurable customer service experiences for internal and external customers resulting in increased customer satisfaction, high customer engagement, effective dispute and conflict resolution, and positive public reviews.
Processing Payment & Cash Handling:
•Process payments in varying methods including cash, check, credit cards.
•Responsible for daily balancing, preparing bank deposits and change orders.
•Monitor delinquent accounts, negotiate payment arrangements, and make referrals to appropriate assistance agencies.
•Prepare accounts for collection agency and write off process.
•Assist vendor in ongoing collection inquiries and disputes.
•Run routine reports and update account information to ensure accurate account records.
Direct and train other Customer Service Representatives in all duties assigned.
Direct and Train other Customer Service Representatives in all duties assigned:
•Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team, department and Central Lincoln goals while actively demonstrating accountability and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results.
May also be responsible for mail room duties, including operating mailing equipment, general office and interoffice mail routing, preparing and distributing courier boxes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education Level
1 - High School Diploma / GED
Minimum Experience Level
Four years
Specifics: Business office experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Substitution Note: A bachelor’s degree in lieu of experience may be qualifying. Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the required job functions may be qualifying.
Driver’s License
Oregon Driver's License required
Specifics: This position requires the ability to drive either a personal or company owned vehicle to conduct business for Central Lincoln.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility is limited to d irect, train, assist, prioritize and monitor functions and activities of a small work group in an assigned area.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:
Knowledge of:
•Computer proficiency in Windows and Microsoft applications.
•Cash handling and balancing.
External computer application systems.
Skill or ability to:
•Must possess a professional demeanor and telephone etiquette.
•Must possess excellent customer service, data entry and typing skills.
•Must work efficiently and effectively, both independently and as a team.
•Handle multi-line phone systems during heavy call volume in a professional and efficient manner.
•Use multi-screen customer information system to enter data.
•Analyze data and perform complex bill calculations.
•Identify issues, make decisions, and resolve problems.
•Ensure customer concerns are understood and clearly explain resolution to the customer.
•Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, contractors, and other diverse audiences while providing outstanding customer service. Demonstrated ability and competency to communicate clearly and concisely.
•Work in conjunction with other departments to resolve customer issues.
•Must be able to react well under pressure and treat others with respect.
•Follow Central Lincoln Rules & Regulations, procedures, guidelines and policies, including the safety requirements of this position.
•Follow all company and industry policies, procedures, laws and standards around the handling of sensitive/confidential customer information.
•Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside Central Lincoln, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
•Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
•Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside Central Lincoln. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A complete job description and detailed benefit information can be obtained by contacting our Human Resources team at humanresources@cencoast.com