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Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill multiple Customer Account Investigator positions within its Exceptions and Water Leak Division. The incumbents will be responsible for resolving customer complaints or billing queries, correcting errors in customer accounts, processing changes to accounts, and assisting customers with any other issues within an assigned area of responsibility. Work may also include: keying billing information into relevant systems, collecting, compiling, and recording evidence and data; generating service orders; contacting customers to resolve complaints or inquiries; keying billing information into relevant systems; corresponding with internal or external departments or business; remaining knowledgeable of City codes as well as interpreting readouts and readings gathered from utilities meters to apply necessary actions to customer accounts.

Duties include but are not limited to

Processing meter reading and billing exceptions within specific deadlines
Processing water leak adjustments (inlet and outlet, underground, burst pipes and silent leaks)
Process sewer rebates (request dye test)
Correction of wrong size dials
Reviewing and correcting Kubra invoices to ensure accurate and timely billing
Computing and processing adjustments to customer accounts
Working various reports in the area and contacting customers via letter or phone for purposes of resolving the issue
Maintaining various reports, account logs and files and the timely submission of same to supervisor and appropriate staff;
Communicating with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner to provide and maintain good customer service delivery and be responsible for all other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's degree in a related field OR Vocational or technical training beyond High School equivalent to two years of college
Two years of related experience
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

May require valid Driver's License
May require valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge CIS (Banner) utility billing software and forms;
Experience generating service orders;
An understanding of City utilities (e.g. gas, water & storm-water) and how they are utilized by customers.
Experience interpreting gas and water readings;
General knowledge of the use of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word etc.);
Ability to utilize office equipment (printers, fax machines, etc.)
Ability to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks under time constraint;
Problem solving;
Strong mathematical skills
Researching
Good listening skills;
An understanding of relevant City policies and procedures regarding customer service interactions;
Experience in Richmond City Assessor's file.
An understanding of the divisions customer service objectives;
Experience corresponding with internal and external departments;
interpersonal communication;
Skilled in interacting with irate or irrational customers;
Experience utilizing problem solving and critical thinking.
Demonstrated experience to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner to provide and maintain good customer service

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly finger, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently walk; and occasionally stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may contain environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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