Customer Service Specialist 1

NW Natural; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Stock purchase discount

Job summary

NW Natural Water in Coupeville, WA is seeking a Non-Union Customer Service Representative to support water services clients by phone, email, and chat, and to perform utility billing tasks.

You will deposit payments, update billing software, generate client bills, and communicate with field operators to ensure accurate readings and timely scheduling.

This full-time, non-exempt role offers solid benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and a focus on quality service in a fast-paced office environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years customer service experience.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to multi task and work in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to water services clients via phone, email, and chat.
• Update billing software and generate utility bills for clients.
• Deposit customer payments accurately.
• Create monthly billing reports for clients.
• Communicate work orders to operations supervisors for scheduling.
• Enter meter readings and ensure readings are accurate.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Non-Union Position
WTR-Customer Service Water Services; Coupeville,Washington (US-WA)
Regular FT, Non-Exempt
Posting # 5713

Position Summary:

Provide customer service to our Washington water services clients and their customers via phone calls, emails, and chat support. Provide water utility billing functions for our clients.

• Answer phone calls from customers & Clients and provide excellent customer service
• Direct phone calls to the appropriate party within the Coupeville office.
• File paperwork in office and deposit checks.
• Update billing software and generate utility bills for Client water systems.
• Deposit customer payments accurately.
• Assist with communication with field operators
• Create monthly billing reports for clients.
• Communicate work orders to operations supervisors for scheduling.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Comply with Company grooming and uniform policy.
• Complete tasks as requested by the Customer Service Supervisor.
• Enter meter readings and use general quality control to ensure accurate readings.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Qualifications:

• 1 or more years customer service experience
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to multi task and work in an office environment
• Valid driver’s license (or obtain within 90 days if out-of-state), required certifications/endorsements, and satisfactory driving record.

What we offer:

Health & Wellness –

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance -

• Accrue up to 15 Vacation Days annually
• 13 paid holidays
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement

Base hourly range: $19.16 - $26.82 per hour, depending on qualifications

Deadline: 10/6/26

Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural Water participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

E-Verify Information
NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

All applications must be submitted through NW Natural Water’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.

NW Natural Water does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural Water valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural Water HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural Water. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural Water as a result of the referral or through other means.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

NW Natural Water is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural Water. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural Water is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].