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Business Office Support Specialist

  • Location: Brainerd, MN
  • Full Time - $46,737.60 - $58,406.40 Annually
  • Agency: City of Brainerd/Brainerd Public Utilities
  • Opening Date: 11/19/2024
  • Closing Date: 12/3/2024 4:30 PM Central
  • Job Number: 20241119

General Definition of Work: The Business Office Support Specialist is a union position under the general supervision of the Accounting Supervisor. The primary duty for this position is to relieve/back up various positions within the business/repair office and will perform a variety of administrative and/or customer service duties relating to customer utility accounts and other utility business.

We have established ourselves as a strong, knowledgeable team, in the Brainerd area. We continue to grow, our boundaries expanding as each year we are adding more residential, commercial, industrial and large power lines, meters and water lines. We are providing great power, water and wastewater treatment to the City of Brainerd.

We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference and we are looking for like minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our team.

Brainerd Public Utilities (BPU) is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the “Apply” link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account has been established, you can build an application by clicking on the “Build Job Application” link. This application can be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening. If you already have an account and would like to check status on an existing application or update your profile, please go to applicant login and sign in.

It is important that your application be completed thoroughly and show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Applications must be completely submitted by the closing date and time indicated on the announcement. Application materials received after the posted deadline will not be considered.

Veteran’s Preference Information may be attached to your application, faxed to (218) 828-2316, or mailed to Human Resources, 501 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN 56401.

The City of Brainerd provides equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age.  All employment is conditioned on a satisfactory background investigation and drug test.

If you have questions, need assistance, or a reasonable accommodation please contact Human Resources at 218-828-2307 or employment@ci.brainerd.mn.us.

BPU BUSINESS OFFICE
Brainerd Public Utilities Business Office
8027 Highland Scenic Rd
PO Box 373
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-8726

CONTACT DETAILS

  • 8027 Highland Scenic Rd.
    Brainerd MN 56401
  • email@bpu.org
  • Business Office: (218) 829-8726
  • Emergencies: (218) 829-2193

Schedule Of Fees

September, 2024
Disconnect/Reconnect Electricity    
  7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (dropping lines, meter maintenance, etc)   No Charge
  After hours Emergency Disconnect/Reconnect   No Charge
  Temporary Service-If line is extended additional fees could be incurred   $150.00
  Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.   $50.00
       
Special Events    
  Service Charge (Additional charges could be incurred)   $150.00
  Electric commercial base service charge per meter   $25.00
  Commercial kWh charge   $0.10581
       
Turn Off/On Water    
  7:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.   No Charge
  After hours Emergency Turn Off   No Charge
  Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.   $50.00
       
Tampering With Meter    
  Tampering Fee   $350.00
  Additional Reconnect Fee   $50.00
  3 month average deposit   Varies
       
       

New Water Service-1" (main to curb stop)  

RESTORATION IS OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Total Costs Incurred
       
Water Main Tap    
  3/4" or 1" plus materials   $300.00
  1 1/2" or 2" plus materials   $600.00
       
Water Transmitter   $140.00
       
Water Meters    
  5/8" - 1/2" Iperl   $235.00
  3/4" Iperl   $235.00
  1" Iperl   $325.00
  1 1/2" Omni-C2    $1,935.00
  2" Omni-C2    $2,235.00
  3" Omni-C2    $2,820.00
  4" Omni T2    $4,910.00
       
Bulk Water Sales    
  Service Charge   $19.30
  Charge per 1,000 gallons   $4.10
  Hydrant Meter Deposit - (Refundable)   $1,000.00
       
Pole Attachments - annually per pole   $7.00
       
Security Lights - monthly per light    $12.50 + sales tax 
  No charge to install if installed on existing pole    
       
Oversize Loads     
  Under $500 estimate   Full estimate before move
  Over $500 estimate   $500 + 50% of est. cost over $500
       
BPU Equipment and Employees     
  Hourly Rate Per Employee   $70/hr
  After Hours Hourly Rate Per Employee   $105/hr
  Materials   Materials + 20% & sales tax
  Truck   $100/day
  Backhoe   $45/hr
  Generator   $950/day + fuel