Position Information:Locations: Geneva, NY; Auburn, NY or Hornell, NYSalary: $64,500 - $80,600Schedule: On Site - Office / FieldJob DescriptionResponsible for assisting customers who are unable to pay their bills; ensuring field compliance with HEFPA (Home Energy Fair Practices Act); administering the critical customer program; serving as liaison with local Depts. of Social Services and other agencies; assisting in the promotion of the Company’s low-income program; handling at-risk customers during emergencies. Conducts outreach with customers and/or agencies regarding company programs and services. May conduct annual training on cold weather and HEFPA related policies.1. Counsel and assist residential customers with special needs who are unable to pay their utility bills including administration of 3596 referrals to Department of Social Service (DSS); Ensure compliance with HEFPA. (40%)2. Administration of 2338 (Elderly/Blind/Disabled) Referrals to DSS. (15%)3. Liaison with Department of Social Services and other human service agencies to inform them of NYSEGs programs and policies and to obtain assistance for customers faced with disconnection of service. (15%)4. Conduct outreach to agencies and/or customers explaining company services and programs. (15%)5. Administer Critical Customer Program; handle life support customers and other special needs customers during emergencies. (10%)6. Oversee Dormant Review and provide Cold Weather and HEAP training for field employees. (5%)Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred.</li><li>Associates Degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience or High School/GED with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.</li></ul>Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Strong communication skills.</li><li>Effective problem-solving and organizational skills.</li><li>Strong analytical ability.</li><li>Able to multi-task.</li><li>PC skills, including MS Office Suite.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Develop Self &amp; Others</li><li>Empower to grow</li><li>Collaborate and Share</li><li>Be a role model</li><li>Focus to achieve results</li><li>Be agile</li><li>Communication and influence</li><li>Business global view</li><li>Flexibility and globalization</li><li>Initiative</li><li>Innovation and inventiveness</li><li>People development</li><li>Results achievement and continuous improvement</li><li>Teamwork</li><li>Team management</li><li>Customer orientation</li></ul>#LI-Onsite; #LI-CH1Company:NY STATE ELECTRIC &amp; GAS CORPMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Job Posting End Date:August-7-2025

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Analyst - Customer Advocate

Position Information:Locations: Geneva, NY; Auburn, NY or Hornell, NYSalary: $64,500 - $80,600Schedule: On Site - Office / FieldJob DescriptionResponsible for assisting customers who are unable to pay their bills; ensuring field compliance with HEFPA (Home Energy Fair Practices Act); administering the critical customer program; serving as liaison with local Depts. of Social Services and other agencies; assisting in the promotion of the Company’s low-income program; handling at-risk customers during emergencies. Conducts outreach with customers and/or agencies regarding company programs and services. May conduct annual training on cold weather and HEFPA related policies.1. Counsel and assist residential customers with special needs who are unable to pay their utility bills including administration of 3596 referrals to Department of Social Service (DSS); Ensure compliance with HEFPA. (40%)2. Administration of 2338 (Elderly/Blind/Disabled) Referrals to DSS. (15%)3. Liaison with Department of Social Services and other human service agencies to inform them of NYSEGs programs and policies and to obtain assistance for customers faced with disconnection of service. (15%)4. Conduct outreach to agencies and/or customers explaining company services and programs. (15%)5. Administer Critical Customer Program; handle life support customers and other special needs customers during emergencies. (10%)6. Oversee Dormant Review and provide Cold Weather and HEAP training for field employees. (5%)Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred.</li><li>Associates Degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience or High School/GED with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.</li></ul>Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Strong communication skills.</li><li>Effective problem-solving and organizational skills.</li><li>Strong analytical ability.</li><li>Able to multi-task.</li><li>PC skills, including MS Office Suite.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Develop Self &amp; Others</li><li>Empower to grow</li><li>Collaborate and Share</li><li>Be a role model</li><li>Focus to achieve results</li><li>Be agile</li><li>Communication and influence</li><li>Business global view</li><li>Flexibility and globalization</li><li>Initiative</li><li>Innovation and inventiveness</li><li>People development</li><li>Results achievement and continuous improvement</li><li>Teamwork</li><li>Team management</li><li>Customer orientation</li></ul>#LI-Onsite; #LI-CH1Company:NY STATE ELECTRIC &amp; GAS CORPMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. &nbsp;This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Job Posting End Date:August-7-2025

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