Customer Service Supervisor

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Applications will be reviewed to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible, as this recruitment may close without further notice once the application limit has been reached.

This recruitment will remain open until Tuesday, June 16, 2026 , or until 25 qualified applications have been received, whichever occurs first.

This position will be on a 4/10 schedule with every Friday off.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Customer Service Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Utility Customer Service Division, ensuring the delivery of high-quality customer service and efficient utility account management. This position plans, organizes, supervises, and participates in activities related to customer inquiries, utility billing, payment processing, service requests, account maintenance, and field service coordination. The Customer Service Supervisor leads a team of Customer Service Representatives and support staff, providing guidance, training, performance management, and operational oversight. The role serves as the primary point of escalation for complex customer concerns involving utility billing, service initiation and termination, meter services, payment arrangements, and account disputes. The incumbent works collaboratively with finance, billing, field operations, and other departments to maintain service excellence, improve workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and support organizational goals. This position requires strong leadership, customer service expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance operational efficiency with a positive customer experience in a fast-paced public service environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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IDEAL CANDIDATE
Our ideal candidate is a customer-focused and collaborative leader with extensive experience in utility customer service operations, billing administration, account maintenance, and payment processing. They possess a proven ability to supervise, coach, and motivate customer service teams while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and exceptional service. This individual excels at resolving complex customer issues with tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment, particularly in situations involving billing discrepancies, service requests, payment arrangements, and customer complaints. They are highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while ensuring operational accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures. The successful candidate demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, is comfortable interpreting and explaining regulations and policies, and effectively collaborates with internal departments and external stakeholders. They are committed to continuous improvement, process optimization, staff development, and the delivery of responsive, equitable service to the community. Highly desirable candidates will have experience in a utility or municipal environment and proficiency with utility billing and customer information systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An Associates Degree in utilities management, energy technology, public works, business administration, or a closely related field. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible customer service experience, including utility billing, cashiering, account maintenance, and customer account resolution. Experience in a governmental agency is preferred. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: None.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
T he Customer Service Supervisor is the full supervisory-level classification in the Utility Customer Service series and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and activities of customer service staff. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in coordinating workflow, resolving escalated customer concerns, monitoring operational performance, and ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures.

This classification is distinguished from the Customer Service Representative in that the latter performs journey-level customer service and technical support duties without supervisory responsibility. It is further distinguished from the Customer Service Manager, who has overall managerial responsibility for customer service operations, budget administration, policy development, and division-wide program oversight.

THE CITY Moreno Valley was incorporated in 1984 as a General Law City, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead, and Edgemont. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council comprises an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The City has a committed customer-service-oriented workforce comprised of more than 550 employees who provide a wide range of municipal services including Public Works, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Community Services, Financial and Management Services, and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services.

ABOUT THE MORENO VALLEY UTILITY DIVISION The Moreno Valley Utility (MVU) manages the operation, maintenance and business planning of the Citys electric utility. The City began serving new customers in February 2004, providing safe, reliable, and economical public electric service with a focus on innovative customer solutions, infrastructure enhancement, community development, and environmentally responsible resource management. For more information about the Moreno Valley Electric Utility Division, please click here .