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Job Description
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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.
This position will manage all customer service needs for various key accounts with Austin Energy. The primary role is to provide direct, 1:1 relationship management with our predefined Key Account commercial customers. This role includes inbound, outbound and in-person outreach. Key Accounts are defined as those customers who bill greater than $1M in energy usage annually, or who are specifically situated with key political or societal considerations. This person will act semi-independently, using his or her best judgment and following defined processes to deliver billing and service needs to key account customers in a defined sector of industry.
Job Description:
Client Relationship Coordinator
Purpose:
Under minimal direction, this position plans, manages, and coordinates key account and mid-market client relationship activities for Austin Energy (AE) and provides technical advice and guidance to other key personnel.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.- Provides direct, one-on-one, expertise and services, ensuring commercial, industrial, and residential customers obtain and maintain efficient use of utility services.
- Manages assigned utility projects from initiation to completion. Assigns projects, sets schedules, and monitors task completion for timeliness, accuracy, and effectiveness.
- Identifies, investigates, and analyzes key issues; and develops comprehensive options to resolve them.
- Initiates, authorizes, and processes billing adjustments and account corrections in accordance with established procedures.
- Audits utility accounts, researches usage, determines average consumption, verifies and calculates rates, and investigates high costs or other anomalies for possible causes and resolution.
- Extracts data from multiple database applications; creates detailed and comprehensive reports to present facts, utility usage, and cost; prepares written and oral summaries; monitors and communicates performance results.
- Partners with other City departments and staff to ensure customer utility issues are addressed and resolved.
- Participates in continuing education as it relates to customer service delivery as well as the operations of the City and/or its departments.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.- Knowledge of the applicable principles, laws, rules, regulations, and practices of utility service operations.
- Knowledge of accounting and billing procedures.
- Knowledge of effective research and analysis methods.
- Knowledge of preferred business practices.
- Knowledge of case management principles.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of related experience.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience on the Commercial team at Austin Energy working directly with business owners and key decision to research and resolve complex scenarios for large commercial customers
- Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated ability to handle customer escalations independently.
- Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced, task-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at once
- Skill in relationship management with both internal and external customers
Notes to Candidate:
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Pay Range: $62,280 - $77,850
Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM - 60% COA telework policy
Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas, 78723
Employment Application:- The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
- Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on application.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
- Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
If you are selected as a top candidate:- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution
- If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
- This position requires a criminal background investigation.
Good Standing Employees
Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.
EEO Statement for City of Austin:
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
Closing Date/Time: 2026-02-26 - Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Austin
Show moreThe City of Austin
This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017.
Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability.
The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum.
Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes.
There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.
City Government
The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin.
The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.
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