Customer Service Specialist

Job Title Representative – Field Customer Service Location Rochester, NY Work type Office (on-site) The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $43,280 - $54,100 What We Offer Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance‑based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Tuition reimbursement Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid Job Summary Responsible for providing superior customer service to all RG&E customers, Customer Representatives communicate about all aspects of customers' accounts. They Process customer payments, perform collections related transactions, perform Department of Social Services transactions, process customer requests for service, handle billing inquires and handle other miscellaneous customer transactions and duties. Key Responsibilities Handles collection activities, DSS transactions, turn-on/shut-off requests, and billing inquiries for walk-in customers in one of RG&Es Customer Offices. Uses customer service skills and training to ensure quality customer transactions-customers receive prompt, courtesy service; customers receive accurate information; and customer records are updated accurately Takes payment from customers and applies payment to customer account. Balances cash drawer and prepares daily cash deposit Performs miscellaneous customer service transactions. Assists with gas and electric emergencies. Required Qualifications High school/GED with 2 years relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills. Good computer skills. Mathematical abilities. Good analytical and decision‑making skills. SAP experience. RG&E billing and collections experience. 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. Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables Company ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at View email address on click.appcast.io. Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power. Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management. Job Posting End Date August-7-2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr