Meter Specialist II

Job Summary

Partner with sales to provide expertise and answer questions regarding products and services. Demonstrate how product/services can solve customer issues and create sales opportunities.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities And Key Accountabilities

• Develops strategic relationships with vendors in the following areas: negotiations, pricing, terms of sale, freight, and rebates.
• Develops new product from concept to implementation.
• Forecasts, prospects and bids for new business, customers, markets and additional service opportunities.
• Promotes and reinforces business image as a total solutions provider.

Nature and Scope

Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information, inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data. Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor and/or direct "customers" of the process. May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel or professional personnel.

Work Environment

• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting and maneuvering material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
• Typically, in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes, which may cause noticeable discomfort.
• Typically requires overnight travel more than 30% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable.
• Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline.
• Generally, 2-5 years of experience in related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of customer business needs.
• Knowledge of municipal water and waste management.
• Knowledge of water distribution and water metering, wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of electrical supply and data communication protocols including 4-20 mA, RS-232, MODBUS, ASCII encoded output, and contact closure accumulation.