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Jersey Central Power & Light Company Customer Services Representative Level 1 - Local 1289 in Holmdel, New Jersey
JOB DESCRIPTION FirstEnergy We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The estimated pay range for this role is $22.73-$28.41 per hour. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Holmdel, New Jersey. Responsibilities include: * Accepting customer service requests and preparing necessary documents to establish or terminate electric service * Completing credit review associated with new accounts, and accepting credit deposits and customer payments * Responding to customer inquiries or complaints relative to bills, rates, service, etc. using specific knowledge of electric service tariffs, company policy, rates, rules and regulations of the States utility regulatory commission, a general knowledge of Company organization and the basic functions of various departments * Processing meter reading documents before and after reading and prepares appropriate orders for record correction, field investigation and substitute meter reading documents * Maintaining security deposit records involving duties such as deposit refunds, deposits applied or refunded and deposit transfers * Reviewing and processing billing exceptions and creating appropriate field investigations * Analyzing computer application reports, bill and invoice accounts in a timely manor taking corrective action where necessary * Researching and maintaining reports and records applicable to active and inactive accounts * Receiving and handling calls during emergency conditions and service interruptions, after 9 months of employment as a Customer Service Representative (CSR) * Preparing statements of accounts and rebilling statements for electric service in conjunction with contacting the customer in compliance with state regulations * Processing and responding to customer inquiries * Assisting CSRs of lower levels or steps in procedures and practices. Instructing personnel in customer service policies and procedures as required * Reviewing and monitoring delinquent accounts; directing field collection activity within established parameters dictated by Company policy and regulatory agency requirements; accumulating and maintaining records and preparing necessary reports relative to delinquent accounts receivable * Preparing monetary and nonmonetary transactions to correct customer master records * Operates all normal office equipment as necessary Qualifications include: * High school diploma or GED required * Minimum one year of customer service experience preferred * Analytical ability and judgment * Must pass the Edison Electric Institute Support and Administrative Selection System (SASS) test * Demonstrated ability to interact with internal and external customers in a tactful, diplomatic and courteous manner * Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel) * Excellent phone, verbal and written communication skills * Required to work overtime as needed, including emergency situations, after 9 months as a CSR EEI Testing We administer selection tests for a variety of positions. The required tests have been developed by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), a trade association of investor-owned electric utility companies. We strongly encourage potential employees to review all information, including the sample test brochures, and to use the available practice tests before taking the actual tests. Click this link to access the practice tests. You will be prompted for a name and password. Use firstenergy for both.https://secure.eei.org/eeitests/onlineproducts/Login.aspx Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursemenTo view the full job description, click hereApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjA5NTI1LjEwNDEyQGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20