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Summary This position is located in the Kansas City Teleservice Center at 601 E 12th. St. Kansas City, MO 64106. This position is being filled on a temporary basis. Responsibilities Once selected for the Customer Service Representative position in SSA, you will contribute to the Agency's mission through direct service to the public. This involves receiving incoming calls through SSA's National 800 number and conducting interviews to determining the nature of the call or provide information on SSA laws, rules and regulations and Medicare Insurance Programs; obtaining information in order to determine eligibility for programs administered by SSA; and using automation tools to access and update information about claims or potential eligibility. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Fifty-two weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level or above that includes skill in conducting personal and telephone contacts with a wide range of individuals; such experience must demonstrate the ability to explain complex technical or regulatory information and to adapt explanations and language used to different levels of understanding, and the ability to conduct interviews in a way that established good relations while obtaining or providing relevant information in the minimum amount of time, and the ability to recognize and overcome attitudes or emotions that hinder effective communication: or technical, investigative, professional or quasi legal work that has provided a good working knowledge of the body of laws, regulations and procedures governing the program with which the position is concerned. 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. SELECTIVE 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. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time in grade requirement (ICTAP Eligibles Only) must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants for promotion to GS-8 must have 52 weeks at GS-7 or higher In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under ICTAP, or Certain Military Spouse Time in grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education Substitution of education is not applicable at this grade level. Additional Information In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under one of the following categories: Displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) who have held a GS-07 or above, and in the commuting area of the listed duty locations. See Required Documents section for instructions on submitting proof. Certain Military Spouse. See Required Documents section for instructions on submitting proof. In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position. 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. 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. This is a bargaining unit position represented by AFGE.