Customer Service Specialist

Tetra Tech is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Customer Service Specialist to join our team in Ponce, Puerto Rico. As a Customer Service Specialist, you will provide professional call center support for participants of the CDBG-DR/MIT R3-BRR, SFH, Resurge, and CEWRI-CI Programs. This role requires excellent communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service while supporting programs that strengthen Puerto Rico’s communities.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary

The Customer Service Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for applicants and participants of the CDBG-DR/MIT R3-BRR, SFM, Resurge, and CEWRI-CI Programs. The position provides exceptional customer service through inbound and outbound communications, applicant support, documentation, outreach, and accurate dissemination of program information while complying with Program Guidelines, SOPs, HUD requirements, and PRDOH standards.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Respond to inbound telephone calls, emails, and other approved communication channels.
• Conduct outbound calls for status updates, appointment reminders, outreach campaigns, document requests, and follow-up activities.
• Explain program eligibility, application processes, documentation requirements, case status, and next steps.
• Guide applicants through the application process and maintain continuous communication throughout the life of the case.
• Provide monthly status updates to active applicants when required.
• Receive, document, and resolve or escalate applicant complaints.
• Receive and document warranty inquiries and coordinate follow-up with the appropriate program staff.
• Provide information regarding reconsiderations, Reasonable Accommodation Requests (RAR), Optional Relocation Assistance (ORA), and other program services.
• Document all applicant interactions accurately in the designated case management system.
• Protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in outreach campaigns and mass communications as directed.
• Meet customer service, productivity, quality assurance, attendance, and documentation standards.
• Participate in required meetings, coaching sessions, and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year or more of customer service or call center experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and data entry.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience supporting government-funded, disaster recovery, housing, infrastructure, community development, or environmental programs.

• All candidates must be in Puerto Rico to be considered for the position.

Work is primarily performed in an office/call center environment requiring prolonged sitting, computer use, telephone communication, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $15 – $17 per hour (depending on experience). The base salary rate represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual rate will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM (no expected overtime)
• Travel Requirements: None
• Work Location: Ponce, Puerto Rico

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 105 TDR