Temporary Credit & Collections Representative- Newark

Requisition:  80952

PSEG Company:  Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Salary Range: $ 20.406 - $ 40.357

Work Location Category: Hybrid

 

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Union Local

UWUA 601

Summary

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION.

Performs work in the Customer Inquiry Center associated with the proper interviewing or handling inquires of customers by telephone. Performs Collection and Credit work in connection with the interviewing of residential and commercial customers concerning collection, credit problems, the collection of unpaid accounts for gas and electric service, deposits and other related clerical work.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Interview residential and commercial customers concerning collection and credit problems including, but not limited to: discontinuance reminders and notices for delinquent energy, security deposits and sundry sales payment arrangements, shut-offs for non-payment, responsibility for charges, explaining Payment Assistance programs available and related company policies and BPU Tariff regulations.

2. Complete various collection activities including but not limited to: the examination of residential and commercial accounts previously shut-off for non-payment, active and broken payment arrangements, and security deposit requests.

3. Generate orders, reports, etc., necessary in connection with assigned work, such as active orders, inactive orders and other work related to Inbound Collection calls.

4. Perform other similar or less skilled related work related to the Collection Call Center, as directed.
 

 

Years of Experience

0 years of experience

Job Qualifications

Must meet the Company's general requirements, and in addition:
 
1.    Must possess a high school diploma or GED. 
2.    Must be able to work from home and/or office.
3.    Must have exceptional poise and tact, as indicated by the ability to handle routine and more complex customer contacts in a pleasant and courteous manner and demonstrate a high level of ownership in resolving customer inquiries.
4.    Must possess excellent communication and telephone skills, strong typing skills along with the knowledge of computers.