Field Operations Specialist
The Field Operations Specialist provides a combination of administrative, analytical, and technical support related to the routine day-to-day operations of a department or functional area. Responsibilities may include assisting with scheduling work, completing associated paperwork, supporting internal team members, and handling customer complaints.
Key Accountabilities include :
- Coordinate or perform review of functional area practices and assist in developing strategies for the region.
- Receives and distributes operational workflow requests from call center, field representatives, operations supervisors based, and other internal team members on area of responsibility.
- Uses and maintains relational databases and other reporting tools to compile, calculate, track, report and clean-up data pertaining to various reoccurring processes.
- Schedules daily operational field work based on priority outlined by operations leadership using work management system.
- Responds to customer complaints which may include, but not limited to, gathering information from operations leadership, speaking with customers and explaining company processes.
- Analyzes and evaluates reports and / or prepare variances related to specific department work processes.
- Provides general administrative and clerical support for day-to-day managerial and departmental needs and special projects.
- Work collaboratively with other functional leads to mitigate business risks.
- Implement effective communications at all levels of our operations.
- Provide effective leadership that will enhance our abilities to be flexible to changing business environments.
- Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.
- Train and develop personnel in proper operational integrity.
Knowledge / Skills required include :
Knowledge of engineering concepts and their application : water system equipment, water system operations, company policies and procedures, and government safety and labor regulations.Strong knowledge of computers.Experience in engineering design, construction management, and operations of waterworks facilities.Thorough knowledge of standard business practices and principles, including basic accounting and budgeting.In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, and email management systems (MS Outlook).Knowledge of water or utility industry preferred.Skills include :
Demonstrated organization and administrative skills.Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize tasks in high volume environment.Demonstrated interpersonal skills.Experience / Education required :
High school diploma required. Associates level degree in business preferred.Minimum 2 years overall work experience in work management, high volume call center and / or customer service.Travel Requirements include :
Local and occasional regional travel, may be needed.Work Environment :
Primary indoor environment, however, outdoor may be needed at times.Competencies include :
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