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Social Security Administration Customer Service Representative in SANDUSKY, Ohio
CONTACT REPRESENTATIVES (Customer Service Rep) GS-962-04/5/6/7 (05E3220)
If you are using experience to qualify, you must have:
GS-4: 52 weeks of full-time general experience performing progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.
GS-5: 52 weeks of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in the Federal Service performing the following tasks: 1) Applying laws, regulations policies or procedures to provide assistance preparing forms or documents; 2) Answering questions from members of the public or their representatives to obtain or provide information; 3) Using a computer to reconcile discrepancies or entering data; and 4) responding to written inquiries and drafting a variety of other written products.
GS-6: 52 weeks of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal Service performing the following tasks: 1) Researching and analyzing various regulatory sources in order to apply legal requirements; 2) Explaining rights, benefits, privileges, or obligations under a body of law to large volumes of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds; 3) Using a computer to reconcile discrepancies and enter data into databases; and 4) responding to technical inquiries concerning program requirements, supporting documentation, payment issues, etc.
GS-7: 52 weeks of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in the Federal Service performing the following tasks: 1) Researching Federal, State, or County laws, regulations, policies and procedures to evaluate program eligibility or claims; 2) Explaining legal provisions and resolving complex issues (e.g., obtaining benefits, payment interruptions, etc.) to large volumes of people from different socioeconomic backgrounds; 3) Using a computer to reconcile discrepancies and enter data into databases; and 4) responding to technical inquiries concerning benefit entitlement, benefit payments, etc. Note: 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.
SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION: 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 prior to being appointed. NOTE: Education completed in a foreign institution must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs. It is the applicant's responsibility to acquire U.S. Certification and provide it at the time of application. For a list of Credential Evaluation Services, log on to: Credential Evaluation Services. Qualifications 2 GS-4: Successful completion of a full 2-year course of stu