*CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* Supervisor - Customer Service (Meter Data Review Specialty)

Job Description:

*CURRENT SAWS EMPLOYEES ONLY* Supervisor - Customer Service (Meter Data Review Specialty)

Description

Grade 20 - Starting annual salary: $70,179.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor - Customer Service is responsible for supervising activities of various areas of the internal division of the Customer Service Department to Meter Data Review.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, selects, develops, trains, and evaluates personnel.
• Monitors customer service activities to ensure quality standards are met.
• Communicates, implements, and interprets customer service policies and procedures.
• Analyzes, investigates, and recommends responses to escalated customer issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Applies principles of billing procedures and policies for water and sewer service.
• Applies generally accepted business management principles and practices.
• Develops measures to analyze and improve overall efficiency.
• Schedules personnel to provide adequate staffing levels.
• Plans, coordinates and executes projects.
• Provides recommendations concerning forecasting, allocating and monitoring financial and physical resources.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Meter Data Review Specialty

• Oversees the review, prioritization, and resolution of meter alarms and validation routine failures, including cut cable alarms, reverse flow, max demand and communication failures.
• Ensures effective communication and collaboration across Meter Data Review (Reading Review, Billing Review, Alarms & Events, and AMI Systems) to maintain billing accuracy and data integrity.
• Provides technical oversight of AMI system performance, escalating issues with vendors or IT when necessary.
• Monitors performance metrics, prepares operational reports, and recommends process and technology improvements.
• Participates in cross-functional projects, system upgrades, and UAT related to AMI platforms, meter data, and event monitoring.

DECISION MAKING

• Works under limited supervision.
• Supervises: 5-50 employees.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Proficient in the use of computerized customer service system and word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
• Five years’ experience in billing, collection, project development, call center operations, meter data management, account review or administering online programs; including two years’ providing functional guidance and training to customer service staff.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Regular contact with internal and external customers, including the general public, representatives of financial banking institutions, purveyors, and corporations.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally. Subject to sitting for extended periods of time to perform job scope. Working conditions are in an office environment with occasional field visits.

May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule such as nights and weekends.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

Closing Date/Time: 10/12/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$70,179.00 - $120,411.00 Annually