UB Customer Service Specialist I

Job Description:

UB Customer Service Specialist I

Description

The Utility Billing Division is an exciting, fast paced, team-oriented environment where we strive to provide top notch customer service on a daily basis. Our team is seeking a highly motivated, inclusive, collaborative, adaptable, and experienced leader with a forward-thinking outlook! We are looking for someone that will promote positive relationships with our citizens and has a passion for providing excellent customer service!

Job Summary:

The UB Customer Service Specialist will assist customers regarding their utility account and facilitate billing activity by performing clerical and administrative duties, while utilizing exceptional customer service skills in accordance with City of Loveland Core values. Occasional flexibility in working hours will be required for coverage purposes. The salary range for this position is $20.97- $28.32 per hour with a hiring range of $20.97 - $24.64, depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will be available to applicants until Friday, July 10, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of:

• Accountability & Integrity
• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
• Collaboration, Innovation
• Safety
• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.

Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions:

• Assists customers over the telephone and in person with a wide variety of questions, requests and complaints related to their utility account and utility bills to Include, but not limited to, assisting customers with start/stop requests for services, explanation of services provided, budget billing, delinquencies, billing inquires, and adjustments and other issues related to utility services, using various complex computer programs.
• Prepares utility billing statements by reviewing exceptions and posting reports.
• Corrects account problems by reviewing account information and generating service orders, if needed.
• Calculates adjustments to customer accounts using basic math skills.
• Prepares utility statements for delivery.
• Processes utility meter readings, connects/disconnects of service, process new construction meter sets through data entry, responds to customer inquiries regarding water and electric consumption, leaks, and services requests.
• Works with outside agencies and other City departments on issues related to utility billing.
• Interacts with a wide variety of customers whose behavior may range from pleasant to verbally threatening and abusive.
• Process final estimate requests received from title companies.

Other Job Functions:

• Completes various monthly reports, assorted daily jobs, and special projects.
• Resolves account problems in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• There are no manager/supervisor expectations for this position.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Graduate or GED.

Experience:

• 3 years previous work experience in a fast-paced, high-stress phone and face-to-face customer service position required, preferably in a call center environment required.
• Calculator/10-key/equivalent use and keyboarding use at a proficient speed while speaking to the customer by telephone or in person required.
• Proficiency with computers and software required.
• Spanish-speaking ability preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively and diplomatically with the public and co-workers in a variety of situations.
• Understand and resolve complex customer account inquiries.
• Work efficiently & effectively in a fast-paced environment with courtesy and kindness.
• Learn quickly and develop a sound understanding and use of customized, complex software.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Apply conflict resolution skills to ensure successful outcomes.
• Must successfully be proficient using Microsoft Office 365 Google docs and other software and systems used by the department with six (6) months of hire

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
  
  

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Hybrid Remote Work Eligibility

This position may be eligible for up to two days per week working remotely. Probationary employees (within the first six months of employment) may not be eligible. Subject to change based on business needs and performance expectations.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a criminal history background check.