MEMBER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE I

Upshur-Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking cooperative dedicated to providing exceptional service to its members. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for new service requests, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for members. You'll utilize your strong communication skills to address inquiries and maintain accurate records while fostering a welcoming environment. This position offers a chance to make a real impact in the community, working with a supportive team in a dynamic office setting. If you're passionate about customer service and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school education required; business education preferred.
• Two years of customer service experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle new service requests and member inquiries effectively.
• Maintain accurate member records and documentation.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Business Education

Tools

Office Machines

Computer Software

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Under the direct supervision of the Member Services Manager, is responsible for handling and maintaining all new construction requests, meter sets/disconnects, collection of deposits, various inquiries from members regarding their service, member records and all other member service functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for handling all new requests for service, new construction, obtaining signed right of way easements and preparing check sheet for engineering.
• Responsible for handling and generating all service orders for meter/outdoor light sets meter/outdoor light disconnects, as well as all other service-related orders, and seeing that same are distributed for processing.
• Responsible for being able to accurately explain the rate of charges applicable to a service location.
• Responsible for having a membership application signed by the member, in each member’s history file, as well as to see that proper charges have been made as per Cooperative policies and that all ID requirements have been received.
• Responsible for collecting deposits, completing credit checks or other means of securing accounts.
• Responsible for handing or mailing out service information to all new members as required by TPUC Substantive Rules.
• Responsible for accurately entering all data to member records regarding address changes, personal information changes, changes to the service location description, etc.
• Responsible for handling complaints from members relating to electric service and/or billing, and for initiating correspondence in replying to same prepared under the signature of URECC management currently in place.
• Responsible for initiating requests for adjustments for billing or payment changes that are made for a member’s account.
• Responsible for routine communication with members regarding their account and for proper documentation of such contact to the member’s accounts.
• Responsible for distributing conservation information and material to members as needed. (i.e. energy savings brochures.
• Responsible for handling and initiating all member requested meter tests.
• Responsible for handling inquiries related to delinquent account, payments, check returns and deposits as requested by member or other employees.
• Responsible for determining if member qualifies as a Senior Citizen and obtaining necessary documentation.
• Responsible for determining if member qualifies as co-signer and complete proper forms.
• Responsible for assisting with extension requests on payment of bill and deposits.
• Responsible for handling various member inquiries, including but not limited to; URECC website; Smarthub app; documentation for bank draft, budget billing, pre-paid metering, solar; and other programs offered to the member, by the co-op.
• Responsible for communicating with members regarding utility assistance and providing documentation, as needed, to such agencies.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly workspace, free of clutter, food, etc., that would otherwise detract from a professional work environment.
• Responsible for performing other such job-related duties as assigned. Occasionally, will be required to work outside of normally scheduled work hours to accommodate emergency or outage situations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of high school education or equivalent is required. One year of business education at business school or college is preferred, although related work experience may satisfy the business school or college requirements. Also, must have had at least two years’ customer service experience of a related nature.
• Must possess good customer relations, communication, written, oral, interpersonal, and technical skills. Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain harmonious and respectful public contact by phone or face-to-face interaction, answering members’ inquiries effectively by providing accurate, meaningful, and courteous responses to questions, in a timely manner.
• Must be able to obtain a thorough understanding and knowledge of all rate schedules, Cooperative policies, and procedures necessary to see that applicable rates are assigned to each account and for accurately establishing records for new accounts.
• Must be proficient in the use of office machines such as computer, keyboard, calculator, fax and be familiar with basic computer navigation and software.
• Must be able to read digital maps to locate correct locations for meter sets and disconnects and complete knowledge of all Cooperative policies relating to same.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Acting with Empathy and Compassion
• Attention to Detail
• Fostering Communication
• Information Gathering and Processing
• Problem Solving
• Resilience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General office environment work; primarily working a day shift. Flexibility to work irregular hours and on call, as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

Office work performed will primarily consist of sitting at a desk for extended periods of time; frequently operating a computer keyboard; answering the phone, data entry, and communicating with the members; walking to visit with other departments.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

DIRECT

• Dispatch

INDIRECT

1. All other departments and personnel, as needed or requested.