Consumer Services Manager

Austin, TX

This role manages the permitting of water and wastewater connections for new construction as well as the oversight of financial records tied to these permits. Successful candidate will have the ability to review site plans and permit inquiries, and consult with contractors, engineers and other department leaders to resolve any permitting concerns. As a leader overseeing over $40 million in permitting costs annually, the job entails understanding of accounting principles.

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more – click HERE for more information.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business, Economics, Accounting or a related field, plus five (5) years’ experience in a utility or governmental/commercial organization consumer/customer environment, of which two (2) years were in supervisory capacity.

Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Experience in a leadership role with responsibility for customer service in a professional, business environment and demonstrated results orientation.
Knowledge of the COA Land Development Code, particularly relating to water and wastewater utility services.
Ability to read and interpret maps, plans, and engineered drawings to identify water and sewer services and mains, the size of mains, and fire hydrants.
Experience performing objective analysis and re-engineering of business processes to maximize quality service and cost-effectiveness.
Experience developing and presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.
Proficiency with the following COA systems: AMANDA (Permitting System), CC&B (Billing System), CMMS/INFOR IPS (Work Order System) or similar applications and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the sale or request for services, inspection of service additions (drawings, maps and blueprints), proper installation of meters, or permit system fee schedule.
May be responsible for managing the customer bill set up for new services to ensure accurate utility billing.
Ensure compliance with the Land Development Code and Standard Specifications. Resolve customer issues with development projects and inspections.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Manages development of standard operating procedures which document processes and ensures adequate internal controls are included in those procedures.
Investigate and provide technical and/or financial information to citizens and management.
Monitor division budget expenditures.
Review and approve account documentation for process of fee refunds.
Develop and report performance measurements.
Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures; assist or lead projects and programs.
Analyze employee and business needs and develops short and long range strategies, goals, and action plans to meet these needs.
Develops, prepares, reviews, and presents technical information before the City Council, governmental and regulatory agencies, boards, and commissions, and other groups.
Oversee all customer, management and city council information requests.

Pay Range

$36.95 – $47.12 per hour, commensurate with experience

Hours

Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or other hours as required based on business need

Department

Austin Water Utility

Location

6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752

Criminal Background Investigation

This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

Notes to Applicants

If you are selected to interview:

Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through an analytical presentation to be given at the end of the interview.