Customer Service Representative

Corning; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Natural Gas Program is seeking a Customer Service Representative who will interact with customers to address inquiries and resolve complaints, ensuring accurate account data and timely responses.

The role requires handling service orders, billing questions, and coordination with specialists to resolve issues. Strong communication, reliability, and team collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive customer information.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers via multiple channels to address inquiries and information on accounts.
• Document and maintain accurate customer records and interaction notes.
• Process service orders, billing questions, and credit/refund requests as needed.
• Collaborate with specialists and staff to resolve issues and fulfill requests.
• Support afterhours calls and emergency responses as scheduled.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Excel

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Title: Customer Service Representative

Reports To: Customer Service Manager

FLSA Status: Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

JOB SUMMARY

The Customer Service Representative will interact with the company’s customers by addressing inquiries and resolving complaints.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interact with customers through multiple channels to provide support and information on customer accounts. This includes, but is not limited to, requests for service orders, meter readings, new customer applications, and billing questions.
• Field customer questions and complaints; when the issue is beyond the representative’s knowledge, forwards to the assigned specialist or other appropriate staff.
• Ensure that appropriate actions are taken to resolve customers problems and concerns.
• Maintain customer accounts and records of customer interactions with details of inquiries, complaints, or comments.
• Verify and update customer’s personal information. This includes, but is not limited to, phone number, email address, mailing address.
• Maintain customer account information for customer satisfaction surveys.
• Monitor daily number of scheduled service orders to ensure orders can be completed when scheduled.
• Create requests for balance or credit transfers by creating monthly reports and verifying validity of information.
• Submit and document refund requests.
• Complete service orders and/or service order billing, as scheduled.
• Complete interdepartmental duties as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, completing and documenting electronic deferred payment agreement requests, survey inspection documentation, and updating warning tag tracking based off PSC requirements.
• Take incoming and make outgoing collection calls. Set up deferred payment agreements with customers and refer to agencies for help when needed.
• Maintain documentation according to the Record Retention Policy.
• Complete continual department training and learning other jobs throughout customer service and billing departments to help as needed.
• Verify phone system has transferred to afterhours call center, as scheduled.
• Work closely with departmental managers to assist other departments throughout the company as needed.
• Assist with Emergency Gas Leak phone calls, as scheduled, and delegate those calls to the on-call technician.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY (With Customer Service Manager)

• Ensure work is completed in a timely and economical fashion.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.

PHYSICAL LOCATION AND SAFETY

• Ensure equipment and workspace is maintained in safe and clean conditions.
• Be aware of and comply with contract requirements and customers’ needs such as security and safety.
• Ensure safety and health compliance.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS AND COMMUNITY

• To represent the Corning Natural Gas Program in community groups and organizations.
• To actively participate in scheduled staff meetings and staff training.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• To attend trainings and professional development activities as appropriate.
• To communicate with staff and welcome input, ensuring positive working relationships.
• All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Corning Natural Gas policy on confidentiality.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• To serve on committees, as appropriate.
• Represent the Corning Natural Gas in a professional manner.
• To meet the requirements per Corning Natural Gas Performance Standards and any/all local, state agency policy and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• The person in this position exhibits conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility.
• The person in this position must have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize multiple assignments with attention to detail and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• The person in this position must have the ability to establish effective relationships and work in a team environment to meet team and Corning Natural Gas goals.
• The person in this position must have intermediate computer skills and the ability to learn Corning Natural Gas software programs.
• The person in this position must have a thorough understanding of Corning Natural Gas’ processes, procedures, and policies.
• The person in this position must be able to manage time, coordinate, and make decisions proactively and efficiently.
• This position requires the ability to exhibit poise, clarity, and self-control in stressful, ambiguous, or emotionally demanding situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and mathematical skills required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Office Suite, or similar software.
• Must possess strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Experience with gas utilities and knowledge of gas operations systems helpful.
• Basic understanding of clerical and administrative procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills, including active listening.
• Service-oriented and able to resolve customer grievances.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.