Senior Order Specialist

Ziply Fiber•Everett, WA

29d•$52,500 - $87,500

About The Position

The Senior Order Specialist (ASR and LSR) will be a key part of the ordering team responsible for Access Service Requests (ASRs) and Local Service Requests (LSR). The Order Specialist (ASR and LSR) oversees the flow of the order by tracking it from submission to completion. The Order Specialist (ASR and LSR) monitors the pace of the order through each requisite department and facilitates the expedition of installed orders. The Senior Order Specialist (ASR and LSR) is the carrier’s primary point of contact from submission to completion of orders and acts as direct liaison between the customer (carrier and end user), and internal departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Management of Information Systems, Engineering, Math, Science discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of Seven (7) years of Telecommunications (ISPs, MSOs & Telcos) experience
Minimum of three (3) years of Commercial customers order operation or billing support management experience.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations.
Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge with services such as DS0, DS1, DS3, Optical services, Layer 1 and Layer 2 Ethernet, Switched Access, UNE, ATM, Frame Relay, etc.
Knowledge of ASOG (Access Service Ordering Guidelines) and LSOG (Local Service Ordering Guidelines).
Understanding of the VFO, DPI and M6 systems. Access and Local Product & Service knowledge.
Experience with Fiber, Ethernet, TDM/SONET networks technology & protocols
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels (team members, peers & senior management).

Responsibilities

Day-to-day order operation of ASR and LSR Order processing, including but not limited to the following:
Review all ASRs and LSRs for comprehensiveness.
Determine if the information is correct, complete, and accurately describes what the customer is ordering by validating required data fields using industry standard guidelines (i.e., NC/NCI decoder)
Interface directly with customer to resolve discrepancies between request on ASRs and LSRS
Issue orders in appropriate provisioning system M6.
Determine tariff that is applicable.
Translate ASR data codes into recognized USOCs and terms.
Based on appropriate tariff, create layout of circuits ordered, complying with high-capacity hierarchy, to determine billable components
Establish appropriate non-reoccurring and reoccurring charges for each order based on the corresponding tariff or individual customer contract.
Interface with customers with updates on order status and resolve questions or issues.
Proactively advise customers of delays or changes pursuant to available facilities in area.
Coordinate the escalation of orders.
Provision network builds for new carriers and expansion of existing networks.
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.