What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contact Representative (Customer Service Representative) (ICTAP) (Temporary) position at Social Security Administration?
Summary
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location. LOCATION: This position is located in in the Vincennes, IN Field Office. TOUR OF DUTY: Multiple work schedules (up to 40 hours) | Alternate work schedules will not be available. TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Not-to-Exceed 1 year; may be extended, will not become permanent.
Duties
Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) provide assistance to beneficiaries and the general public in person, by telephone, or in writing. CSRs conduct interviews to determine the nature of the caller's question or issue; explain technical information, gather facts, evaluate evidence, and take action to resolve problems relating to all Social Security programs. Once selected for the Customer Service Representative position in SSA, you will contribute to the Agency's mission through direct service to the public. As the first point of contact, you are responsible for assisting beneficiaries or inquirers in person, by telephone or in writing to provide information on SSA laws, rules and regulations and Medicare Insurance Programs. This includes obtaining information in order to determine eligibility and entitlement for programs administered by SSA, and using automation tools to access and update information about claims or potential eligibility.
Qualifications
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level or above that includes comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and written guidelines as it relates to programs administered by SSA or related programs; using automation tools and computer systems software to resolve or process a wide variety of actions; communicating with a large volume of people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds in order to resolve a wide variety of problems, and/or provide advice/guidance about program policies and benefits; writing correspondence in response to multiple complex or technical issues. Applicant must have 52 weeks at the GS-07 or higher. The following time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Selection Placement Factor: COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW PROCESS (CAIP) INTERVIEW - Applicants will be required to participate in a panel interview (after basic eligibility determination) to demonstrate an aptitude for meeting and dealing with the public. Applicants must pass this interview process in order to be found fully qualified for this position and receive further consideration for selection. This interview will cover typical situations, which might be encountered on the job, in person or over the telephone. Applicants must demonstrate qualities such as clarity of speech, ability to listen, ability to establish confidence and put others at ease and the ability to organize and express thoughts clearly. If you do not pass the CAIP interview, you will not qualify for the job. NOTE: Previous Meet and Deal results are not valid for this vacancy announcement; you will be required to complete the CAIP assessment.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
Additional Information
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under the following category: Displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). who have held a GS-08 or above, and in the commuting area of the listed duty locations. In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under numeric rating procedures, qualified ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of 85 or higher to be eligible for selection. This is not a career-ladder position; GS-8 is the full performance level. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the American Federation of Government Employees. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.. LOCALITY PAY: Salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Refer to Salaries & Wages for locality pay tables.
Do you have a desire to: help SSA manage its Social Security programs? analyze and solve problems? help and advise millions of retired and disabled individuals? work on a team to make a difference in people's lives and your own? Informational Note:Creating a my Social Security (mySSA) account is a convenient way to access your personal Social Security information online. While not required for this position or the application process, you may wish to learn more about the benefits of having a mySSA account by visiting www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) provide assistance to beneficiaries and the general public in person, by telephone, or in writing. CSRs conduct interviews to determine the nature of the caller's question or issue; explain technical information, gather facts, evaluate evidence, and take action to resolve problems relating to all Social Security programs.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location. LOCATION: This position is located in in the Vincennes, IN Field Office. TOUR OF DUTY: Multiple work schedules (up to 40 hours) | Alternate work schedules will not be available. TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Not-to-Exceed 1 year; may be extended, will not become permanent.
Duties
Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) provide assistance to beneficiaries and the general public in person, by telephone, or in writing. CSRs conduct interviews to determine the nature of the caller's question or issue; explain technical information, gather facts, evaluate evidence, and take action to resolve problems relating to all Social Security programs. Once selected for the Customer Service Representative position in SSA, you will contribute to the Agency's mission through direct service to the public. As the first point of contact, you are responsible for assisting beneficiaries or inquirers in person, by telephone or in writing to provide information on SSA laws, rules and regulations and Medicare Insurance Programs. This includes obtaining information in order to determine eligibility and entitlement for programs administered by SSA, and using automation tools to access and update information about claims or potential eligibility.
Qualifications
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level or above that includes comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and written guidelines as it relates to programs administered by SSA or related programs; using automation tools and computer systems software to resolve or process a wide variety of actions; communicating with a large volume of people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds in order to resolve a wide variety of problems, and/or provide advice/guidance about program policies and benefits; writing correspondence in response to multiple complex or technical issues. Applicant must have 52 weeks at the GS-07 or higher. The following time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Selection Placement Factor: COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW PROCESS (CAIP) INTERVIEW - Applicants will be required to participate in a panel interview (after basic eligibility determination) to demonstrate an aptitude for meeting and dealing with the public. Applicants must pass this interview process in order to be found fully qualified for this position and receive further consideration for selection. This interview will cover typical situations, which might be encountered on the job, in person or over the telephone. Applicants must demonstrate qualities such as clarity of speech, ability to listen, ability to establish confidence and put others at ease and the ability to organize and express thoughts clearly. If you do not pass the CAIP interview, you will not qualify for the job. NOTE: Previous Meet and Deal results are not valid for this vacancy announcement; you will be required to complete the CAIP assessment.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
Additional Information
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under the following category: Displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). who have held a GS-08 or above, and in the commuting area of the listed duty locations. In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under numeric rating procedures, qualified ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of 85 or higher to be eligible for selection. This is not a career-ladder position; GS-8 is the full performance level. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the American Federation of Government Employees. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement.. LOCALITY PAY: Salary will be set in accordance with locality pay provisions. Refer to Salaries & Wages for locality pay tables.
Do you have a desire to: help SSA manage its Social Security programs? analyze and solve problems? help and advise millions of retired and disabled individuals? work on a team to make a difference in people's lives and your own? Informational Note:Creating a my Social Security (mySSA) account is a convenient way to access your personal Social Security information online. While not required for this position or the application process, you may wish to learn more about the benefits of having a mySSA account by visiting www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) provide assistance to beneficiaries and the general public in person, by telephone, or in writing. CSRs conduct interviews to determine the nature of the caller's question or issue; explain technical information, gather facts, evaluate evidence, and take action to resolve problems relating to all Social Security programs.