Public Utilities Customer Service Investigator at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Columbus, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

25.77

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer service, Investigation, Data analysis, Conflict resolution, Time management, Report writing, Regulatory compliance, Communication, Research, Interviewing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Public Utilities Customer Service Investigator Service Monitoring & Enforcement Department (SMED) Consumer Services Division (CSD) Hourly Rate: $25.77 About The Service Monitoring & Enforcement Department (SMED): The Service Monitoring and Enforcement Department’s (SMED) mission is to enforce consumer safeguards, to resolve consumer complaints and to ensure Ohio utility consumers receive safe and reliable services. SMED is organized into three divisions. Consumer Services Division (CSD) CSD includes the PUCO Call Center. Staff in this division educates consumers on their rights and responsibilities for safe and reliable service and mediates simple complaints between consumers and various utility companies. Staff will also mediate more complex disputes by collecting the facts from both parties and applying PUCO policies, rules, and regulations to resolve the dispute, including those received via the chairman, commissioners, and/or legislative liaison. CSD staff audits regulated utility and household goods companies to ensure these companies are following PUCO rules and regulations governing consumer safeguards. What You Will Do: In this position as a Public Utilities Customer Service Investigator, you will: Respond to incoming hotline calls and online chats from Ohio utility customers, providing accurate information, guidance, and relevant resources for approximately 4-hours each day. Research, investigate, analyze data, statistics, and documentation related to customer service complaints for an additional 4-hours daily. Conduct interviews with customers and utility representatives to gather details and clarify issues related to service concerns Determine areas of non-compliance and prepare written correspondence and reports documenting specific recommendations corrective actions Educate customers and utility company representatives on the PUCO interpretation of rules, regulations, and consumer rights ** This is a customer service position that does not involve law enforcement investigations Our organization currently follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office as needed and based on operational need. This is subject to change with limited notice. A teleworking agreement must be approved by management Preferred Qualifications: Inbound call center experience Utility experience Experience interpreting the Ohio Revised and/or Ohio Administrative Code Strong time management skills PUCO core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across PUCO departments. Most positions perform work on-site at the PUCO Central Office. The PUCO offers flextime work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 6:00am or as late as 10:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. Salary Information: Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary is set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases, successful employees will increase a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year. In addition, the State of Ohio offers cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of public service, and wellness incentives. 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in customer service investigation; valid driver's license. -Or 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. as investigator where experience does not correspond with cases/complaints/allegations to be assigned; valid driver's license. -Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Customer Service

Responsibilities

The investigator will respond to customer inquiries via phone and chat while researching and analyzing documentation related to utility service complaints. They will also conduct interviews and prepare reports to ensure compliance with PUCO rules and regulations.