What are the responsibilities and job description for the CSR-in-Training position at Snohomish County PUD?
Pool
We have six (6) vacancies to fill now and are building a pool of qualified candidates we can continue to hire from over the next twelve (12) months. We strongly encourage you to submit a cover letter along with your application to help us understand why you would make a strong fit as a CSR on Team PUD. Applicant review will begin on April 4th, 2025, and selected candidates will be invited to move forward in the process. Applications will be continued to be accepted through April 11th, 2025, and additional candidates will be moved forward as needed.
Job Definition
Snohomish County PUD and the energy industry in general, is going through transformative changes. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to adapt to change and quickly become proficient in new processes and procedures as they arise. They will also have the skills to assist our customers in navigating a variety of changes.
Participates in the Customer Service Representative New Employee Training (N.E.T.) program on the Call Center function. Performs the basic functions and responsibilities of the Customer Service Representative as needed for vacation, peak load, and sick leave relief in addition to providing relief, as available, in other classifications.
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Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is a training classification with training provided on the job and in a classroom setting. Movement to the Customer Service Representative classification is not automatic, but contingent upon successful completion of the Customer Service Representative N.E.T. program and certification on Call Center functions. In the event the employee does not successfully complete the N.E.T. program and certification, the employee may use their seniority to bid back if there is a vacancy or placed in layoff status if there are no vacancies. If the employee has no classification seniority they will be terminated.
Essential Job Functions
1. Participates in the Customer Service Representative N.E.T. program on Call Center functions.
Specialized Job Functions
N/A
Other Job Functions
- Performs associated training/learning duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced customer relations techniques and practices; including proactively and constructively dealing with a variety of difficult/stressful customer interactions.
- Analytical and problem solving techniques.
- Computer applications and software (such as Windows, email, calendaring, word processing and spreadsheet applications) at an entry to intermediate level.
- Basic math and financial records analysis.
- Be an ambassador for the District.
- Provide information to internal and external customers through positive and supportive delivery.
- Manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and possess exceptionally good* human relations skills and demonstrated through an interview process.
- Learn and apply the District's Rate Schedules and other fees.
- Learn and apply District procedures, customer programs, policies and CIS screen formats and transactions.
- Learn and use computer and related software/systems for daily work.
- Proactively and constructively resolve and diffuse negatively charged interactions.
- Effectively manage and prioritize simultaneous assignments and tasks.
- Word-process/keyboard at 35 words per minute.
- Apply skills learned in the Customer Service Representative N.E.T. program and at the same time apply exceptionally good* human relations and communications skills.
- Exceptionally good is defined as a person who has the following characteristics: Uses good judgment, listening skills, is positive, cooperates, treats people with dignity and respect, demonstrates high work ethic and willingness to help others.
Experience/Education
- High school graduate or equivalent.
License/Certification
- Valid Washington State Driver License.
- Successful completion of a word-processing/keyboarding test at 35 words per minute.
- Successful completion of a basic math test.
- Successful completion of a customer service skills test (including language, reasoning and reading skills).
- Successful completion of a computer skills test (such as Windows, email, calendaring, word processing and spreadsheet applications).
- Successful completion of an interview process.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an office environment and may require travel to business meetings, training sessions or other District job sites.
- Incumbents perform repetitive movements from use of a computer and mouse.
- Frequent contact with the general public.
- Position is subject to seven days a week and 24-hour call out for emergency situations.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison hardware, basic life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview
Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.
Our Values
We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.
Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.
We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.
We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.
We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.
Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Everett
Job Segment: Testing, Call Center, Customer Service Representative, Training, Technology, Customer Service, Operations
Salary : $32
