Job ID: 1794007
Reference Code: VA-Dispute Resolution-Supervisor
Job Summary
We are seeking a Dispute Resolution Supervisor for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Philadelphia, PA. This role is ideal for an experienced utility industry professional with strong customer issue resolution, regulatory knowledge, and team leadership skills.
The Dispute Resolution Supervisor will lead a small team responsible for handling high bill inquiries, customer correspondence, and escalated concerns involving public officials and external agencies. This position offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact on customer experience, operational quality, and regulatory response processes within a stable energy and utilities environment.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, solving complex customer account issues, and working cross-functionally with internal departments, government agencies, and community stakeholders. The work environment values professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and responsive service to customers and constituents.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Dispute Resolution unit, including work assignments, quality review, reporting, and issue escalation.
- Investigate customer accounts related to high bill inquiries, correspondence, and constituent concerns, then develop appropriate resolutions.
- Serve as a liaison with internal departments, public officials, external agencies, and government-related constituency services.
- Prepare formal documentation, response letters, policy information, and reports related to customer complaints and unresolved issues.
- Maintain tracking systems and provide weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting with statistical analysis of complaint types, resolutions, and pending matters.
- Lead, coach, train, evaluate, and support team members while ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Rate: $37 per hour.
- Job Type: Temp-to-Hire.
- Location: Philadelphia, PA.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Supervise dispute resolution administration for customer inquiries, high bill concerns, and written correspondence.
- Coordinate team workflows, project timelines, priorities, assignments, and quality standards.
- Investigate customer accounts and prepare formal responses for public officials, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain reporting, tracking, and statistical analysis for complaints, resolutions, and unsettled issues.
- Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field required.
- 3 to 5 years of directly related experience in the utility industry required.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Knowledge of Public Utility Commission Chapter 56 and federal, state, and local regulations governing low-income programs required.
- Understanding of general office administration, budget and accounting principles, procurement procedures, team building, and personnel management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CICS Billing System, and Kubra Bill Print System required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with employees, irate customers, public agencies, and officials.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with the confidence to guide, motivate, and support subordinate employees.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under short deadlines while maintaining a customer-service focused approach.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior supervisory experience in customer affairs, utility billing, dispute resolution, or regulatory customer service.
- Experience responding to elected officials, government agencies, community organizations, or public utility inquiries.
- Familiarity with energy assistance programs and customer support resources for low-income customers.