Southern Company Gas

Rep II, Customer Service

LocationVirginia Beach, VA
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Representative II, Customer Service Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to handle complex customer questions, complaints, billing inquiries emergency and customer inquiry calls ensuring the safety of the customer with one call resolution within multi-jurisdictional and multi-functional customer contact teams in support of Southern Company Gas regulated and deregulated utilities. The incumbent will also receive and respond to mail, fax, email correspondence and complaints with the highest degree of professionalism in a timely and proficient manner. The incumbent is responsible for taking actions to minimize risk and to ensure liability of the company is secure with each interaction. The incumbent works in a high volume, fast paced, and multi-tasking environment and takes ownership of commercial and residential customer requests (i.e., leaks, gas outages, work requests, etc.). Incumbents are responsible for regulatory compliance and compliance with work policies, practices, and procedures.

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Functional Expertise:

Answer complex credit and billing inquiries, investigate high bills, analyze customer credit status, quote amount due, authorize extensions, and make arrangements for payment of past due bills, final bills, and returned checks
Process on-line orders, turn-on, turn-off, reconnect and transfers for Virginia Natural Gas, Atlanta Gas Light, and Chattanooga Gas markets
Respond to service policies, rate questions, and billing inquiries
Update and maintain customer information
Answer Business Support Line
Adhere to established policies, procedures and quality standards for work performed
Coordinate work requests with appropriate departments and service centers
Perform accounting functions related to orders, adjustments, and corrections
Report service disruptions (i.e., system outages and technical issues)
Effectively transfer misdirected customer requests to appropriate department
Offer solutions and solve problems that are sometimes unstructured and that may require reliance on conceptual thinking
Determine documentation requirements; review and maintain hard copies when necessary
Provide information related to outside assistance and other options
Report on non-emergency service activities (i.e. errors, calls, emails, complaints and call trends)
Work with various internal departments (i.e., Credit and Collections, Legal) on preparing itemized statements for bankruptcies and researching and compiling documentation needed for court cases the company has been subpoenaed


Business Acumen:

Must be able to work in an 24/7 working environment, where shifts change due to business needs and seasons
Must be able to work required overtime and holidays
Maintain working knowledge of all company products and services
Responsible for maintaining the security of customer records
Identify potential process improvements/opportunities and provide feedback regarding service failures or customer service enhancements


Engagement:

Participate in activities designed to improve customer satisfaction and business performance
Work closely with various internal and external departments to ensure consistency and accuracy of messaging across digital channels
Manage peer relationships


Driving Results:

Accountable for meeting individual performance objectives consistently
Accountable for all metrics that attribute to overall team goals including service level, self-service transaction growth and channel satisfaction
Responsible for managing assigned workload, setting goals, prioritizing work, evaluating results, and taking corrective action as needed


Education, Certifications/Licenses Required:

High School Diploma or GED


Preferred:


BA/BS degree


Required: Related Work Experience:

Availability to work flexible schedule and independently
1-2 years’ experience in a utility or call center or Equivalent academic/education and work experience


Required: Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Customer Service basic proficiency
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated to own reactive response to address customer issues with little oversight
Strong keyboarding skills
Quick thinker with an ability to make independent business decisions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with people, resolve issues, and motivate others
Ability to collaborate, provide direction, interpret, and apply policies/procedures
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Persuasion and negotiation skills
Time Management – maximizing available time to its highest purpose while achieving objectives


Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Onsite Location: 544 S. Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Must be able to report to onsite location within one hour
95% Keyboarding
Pass Customer Service Assessment

Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 11884

Job Category: Customer Service

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: AGL Services Company

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