Residential New Business Specialist Job in Poughkeepsie 12601, New York Us
Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation has an opening for a Residential New Business Specialist in its Customer Service Group.
Responsibilities: The Residential New Business Specialist is responsible for the planning, negotiation, design and scheduling of the installation of gas and electric distribution facilities in new URD (Underground Residential Distribution) subdivisions. This includes interfacing with developers, contractors and engineers in order to direct construction and to provide gas and electric service to residential subdivisions; applying construction standards and practices to complete project designs; and completing contracts and financial instruments such as deposits, charges, letters of credit and bonds. The candidate must display the appropriate professionalism and knowledge necessary to lead and direct others in order to meet the developer’s schedule; provide information that will assist in the development of underground facilities design; and supervise work order development, approval, funding and scheduling.
Additional position responsibilities include advising commercial and municipal street lighting customers on product selection, rates, installation, and design criteria; working with internal departments on new lighting product offerings; identifying and analyzing customer requests and potential opportunities for natural gas main extensions and gas system expansion; and applying natural gas service allowances and preparing business plans on specific projects. The candidate must display a consistent desire to innovate process improvements in the URD area, and possess the ability to act on behalf of other Company supervisors as assigned; provide for appropriate financial oversight and control in assigned area of responsibility through adherence to operating budgets and appropriate use of company assets.
Requirements: The successful candidate will possess the following: a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business or a related field; or an Associates degree with commensurate experience in a technical field; strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; The successful candidate must be self-motivated with an ability to demonstrate initiative, and possess strong decision-making and critical thinking skills; Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. The candidate must have the ability to multi-task while scheduling, planning and working on multiple projects through to completion. A valid drivers license is required.
We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package which includes; Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Tuition Assistance, Travel Insurance, Holidays, Vacation, membership to our Credit Union and Recreation Center and more.
Applications will be accepted until November 25, 2011. Please go to www.centralhudson.com . Click on the Employment tab then the Job Opportunities tab. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.
No phone call or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.
Central Hudson Gas Electric is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer