Consumer Care Representative - Consumer Protection/Intake

Public Utility Commission of Texas
Public Utility Commission of Texas

Quality Assurance · Full-time

Austin, TX, USA

USD 4,167-4,900 / month

Posted on Sep 1, 2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Answer consumer calls through the PUCT’s Consumer Assistance Call Center regarding

telecommunications, electric and water and sewer utility services, and provide information on applicable

Commission rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Resolve complaints by guiding consumers through informal processes and explaining their rights and

responsibilities under Commission regulation.

• Work informal complaints through resolution, including drafting correspondence to consumers and utility

representatives.

• Perform technical tasks related to the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Substantive Rules, utility tariffs and

Commission orders.

• Distribute consumer education materials such as brochures, consumer tips and utility profiles to assist

consumers in decision-making.

• Coordinate and maintain filing and recordkeeping systems to ensure availability and accuracy of complaint

files and data in assigned caseload.

• Review, process, and enter complaint information into the PUCT’s complaint database; maintain and update

contact information for consumers and utilities.

• Analyze complaints, inquiries, and opinions; accurately code and enter data into the PUCT’s complaint

database and prepare summaries for processing staff.

• Prepare written correspondence, forms, and documents related to consumer complaints.

• Maintain and update records related to consumer inquiries and complaints in an electronic database.

• Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance

policies.

• Demonstrate a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, support to other

members of the staff and team, and respond professionally to constructive feedback from others, while

upholding the PUCT’s mission and core values.

• Adhere to all PUCT personnel policies and division procedures and perform other work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from High School or GED equivalent; and,

A minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience providing customer service to the public and performing

administrative support duties in an office environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and translating Spanish and English.

• Experience working as a customer service representative in a Call Center.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/28/26• Experience providing customer service with a state regulatory agency, utility company, or in a mediation or

complaint resolution environment.

Public Utility Commission of Texas is an equal opportunity employer.