Contact Representative (Teleservice Representative) Social Security Administration - Chicago, IL Full-time, Part-time Help SSA manage its Social Security programs, analyze and solve problems? Advise millions of retired and disabled individuals? Work on a team to make a difference in peoples lives and your own? ANNOUNCEMENT WILL CLOSE ON 03-07-14 OR WHEN 200 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. Join SSA, one of the top 10 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government! SSA Recent Graduates Program Eligibility Requirements The SSA Recent Graduates Program provides Recent Graduates with entry-level developmental experience and is designed to lead to a career in the Federal government. To be eligible for the Program, applicants must have completed all requirements of an academic course of study leading to a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the 2 years preceding the closing date of this announcement. Preference-eligible veterans who, due to military service obligations, were precluded from applying to the Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period are entitled to a full 2-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. In no event, however, may the eligibility period extend beyond 6 years from the date on which the preference eligible veteran completed the requirements of an academic course of study. Exception : Individuals who completed their academic requirements between December 27, 2010 and July 10, 2012 are eligible for the Recent Graduates Program until July 10, 2014. Please refer to the Qualifications section for information on the experience and/or education required for the position. Transcripts or other proof of education MUST be submitted with your application package. Once selected for the Teleservice Representative position in SSA, you will contribute to the Agencys mission through direct and personal service to the public. As the first point of contact, you are responsible for speaking with beneficiaries or inquirers by telephone to provide information on SSA laws, rules and regulations. This includes obtaining information in order to determine eligibility and entitlement for programs administered by SSA, and using state-of-the-art computer technology to access and update information about claims. This position is located at the Social Security Administration at 600 W. Madison, Chicago, IL 60661. This position is being filled on a full-time basis. This is a 1-year developmental program. After successful completion of the program, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent appointment. Additional selections may be made within six months from the closing date of this announcement. This is a career-ladder position leading to the GS-8 grade level. TRAVEL REQUIRED Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED No KEY REQUIREMENTS U.S. Citizenship Required Selective Service Registration required for male applicants, unless exempt Security and/or Background Investigation Required Must have a qualifying degree or certificate Selectees are required to serve a trial period Relocation expenses will not be paid Must pass a Meet-and-Deal panel interview Selectees are required to complete a 14-16 week technical tranining class DUTIES: Back to top Teleservice Representatives interview beneficiaries and the general public to determine the nature of their problem; explain technical information, gather facts and resolve problems relating to Social Security programs. Back to top All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 52 weeks of full-time work experience performing all or most of the following tasks: 1) Applying laws, rules or regulations and written guidelines; 2) Communicate orally in order to provide information, assistance, or instructions to members of the general public or their representatives; 3) Perform administrative and clerical processes using a computer to reconcile discrepancies, associate documents with related files/records, etc.; 4) Write correspondence in response to inquiries and draft a variety of other written products. 52 weeks of full-time work experience independently performing all or most of the following tasks: 1) Applying and interpreting laws, rules, regulations, and written guidelines; 2) Communicating orally with a large volume (daily or continuously) of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds in order to provide or elicit information; 3) Performing administrative and clerical processes using a computer to reconcile discrepancies; and 4) Writing correspondence in response to technical inquiries and drafting a variety of other written products. 52 weeks of full-time work experience independently performing all or most of the following tasks: 1) Interpreting complex laws, regulations and written guidelines (e.g., Federal, State or County laws); 2) Communicating orally, with a large volume of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds in order to resolve problems and provide advice/guidance about program policies, benefits, etc.; 3) Performing administrative and clerical processes using a computer to reconcile discrepancies; and 4) Writing correspondence in response to complex inquiries for technical information and preparing a variety of other types of written work products. Part-time work is prorated in crediting experience (e.g., if you work 20 hours per week for a 12-month period), you will be credited with 6 months of experience. If you are qualifying for this position based on completed education at an accredited U.S. college, university, or other educational institution, you must provide a copy of your transcripts or other proof of education. NOTE: Education completed in a foreign institution must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs. It is the applicants responsibility to acquire U.S. Certification and provide it at the time of application. For a list of Credential Evaluation Services, log on to: edupass.org/admissions/evaluation.phtml Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study above high school (e.g., 120 semester hours, 180 quarter hours, bachelors degree, etc.). Successful completion of one half an academic year of graduate education in a related field (e.g., Family Studies, Social Work, Business Administration or Public Administration). Successful completion one academic year of graduate education in a related field (e.g., Family Studies, Social Work or Public Administration). One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school you attended has determined to represent one year of study. If this information cannot be obtained from your school, we will consider 18 semester/27 quarter hours to be equal to one year of full-time study. Experience and education as described above may be combined to meet the minimum qualification requirements. Education course work equivalent to a baccalaureate program beyond the second year (e.g., in excess of the first 60 semester or 90 quarter hours) is creditable toward meeting the minimum qualification requirements. Experience and education will be computed as percentages of the overall requirements and must equal to 100 percent when combined. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR 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. Candidates 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 Meet and Deal panel interview, you will not qualify for the job. The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Your resume and supporting documentation may be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, which is designed to capture the desired competencies for this position. These competencies include: (1) Ability to communicate orally; (2) Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations and operating procedures; (3) Ability to use the computer and web-based applications; (4) Ability to use reasoning to analyze issues in order to make decisions and resolve problems; and (5) Ability to organize, prioritize, and process a large volume of work within established deadlines. Numerical scores will be assigned on a scale of 100. Each applicant who meets the qualification requirements for the position will be assigned a rating of 70 or more and will be eligible for appointment. Preference eligible veterans scoring 70 or more will receive additional points for veterans preference. We recommend you use USAJobs resume builder for submitting a resume to ensure you include dates of employment for each job listed (month/year) as well as average number of hours (e.g., 40 hours, 20 hours) worked per week. Note: You can copy and paste your existing resume into resume builder. Please review the Tips for Applying for additional guidance. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. To preview the questions, click the following link: View Assessment Questions Back to top Social Security offers a comprehensive benefits program that you can customize for your individual medical and financial needs. In addition to traditional dollars and cents benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help you balance life with Social Security to life outside of work . Please visit our Careers website for additional information. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See sss.gov . Individuals with disabilities may call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided. Back to top To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Your Résumé Transcript(s) (unofficial copies accepted) The Occupational Questionnaire Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below) 59 PM (EST) on Friday, March 07, 2014 . To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents to upload your documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account , select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in an ineligible rating. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the United States Government Application Cover Page using the following 1060115. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144 . View Occupational Questionnaire , 2. Print the 1203FX (Form C) to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire; and 3. Fax the completed 1203FX and supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144 . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process. All supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference or qualify on the basis of education. If you are claiming veterans preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD 214 member 4 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other proof of eligibility. To be acceptable, the document must show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference based on a service-connected disability, you must submit the required documentation specified on the reverse of the Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF 15) . Applicants claiming derived preference must submit the SF-15 and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF 15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received. For more information visit: Feds Hire Vets - Vet Guide Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts with the course title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion. To qualify, the degree or certificate must be from an accredited college or university, or qualifying career or certificate program. Education completed in a foreign institution must be certified as equivalent to coursework completed at a U.S. college or university. Certification of equivalency must be submitted at the time of application. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Debra Spizzirri (312)575-4975 312-575-4975 [email protected] SSA Chicago 600 W Madison Chicago, IL 60661 USA Once you have successfully submitted your occupational questionnaire, you will receive the following email notifications concerning your application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Result of qualifications review and if Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (3) Selected/Not Selected for the position. https://usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/362943000
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