Manager - Regional Ops Cust Service - Geneva, United States - AVANGRID , Inc.
Description
Position Information
Location: Binghamton, NY; Elmira, NY; Ithaca, NY, Hornell, NY, Geneva, NY; or Auburn, NY
Pay Range: $111,500 - $139,400
Schedule: Office
Job Summary
Scope of Work - Main duties, settings, geography, managing efficient and cost saving budgets, reporting relationships, other relationships:
Manages meter reading, collections, meter technical, disconnection and reconnection in Field Customer Service.
Provides leadership and direction to achieve goals and implement change. Responsibilities include safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, cost-effective resource allocation, staff selection and development, process improvement and oversight, major project management, managing an efficient and cost savings budget, and daily field operation activities.
Coordinates and participates in problem-resolution and emergency response with other functions and subject matter experts. Ensures administrative matters such as payroll, budgets, performance reviews, safety, scheduling, and work management reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Requires contact with the public, contractors, union leadership, local government agencies and officials, and other utilities.
This position will require travel.
Key Responsibilities
Manages gas and electric field collections, meter reading, turn on/shut off, meter technical and storm work across multiple divisions.
Directs the installation, removal, testing, connection, disconnection and reading of all meters in the area
Coordinates key contract bids and awards with Procurement. Researches and resolves invoice processing.
Required Qualifications
Managerial and leadership skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, and follow-through skills
Ability to multi-task and set priorities
Acts as a mediator/negotiator with all perspective business partners
Customer focused
Ability to administer to budgets, contracts, and staffing needs, performance management goals and objectives
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with Utility professionals across the company
Ability to develop and manage a safe work environment
Strong knowledge of company customer service processes, including HEFPA
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 7 years relevant experience required
Associates Degree with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience or High School Diploma/GED required with 15 years relevant experience
Leadership experience in a union environment preferred
Prior experience with project management preferred
Competencies
Growth & Continuous Improvement
Initiative & Change
Focused on Results
Customer Centric (internal and/or External)
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership (people managers/leaders)
Disclaimer
AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law.
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