Contact Representative

Contact Representative

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until March 1, 2027. The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications. The first 50 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (50 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. If management requests additional certificates, applicants will continue to be reviewed in groups of 50 in the order they applied. Note: Submitting multiple applications will change the order in which your application is reviewed. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 hour shift between 6:45 am - 7:15 pm. Official tour of duty will be selected based on business needs and will start after training is completed. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption already in place. Position Description/PD#: Contact Representative / PD01917A and PD01916A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Duties:

• Determines most appropriate action or identifies alternatives in resolving issue(s) through in depth research and interpretation.
• Provides information on benefits and eligibility requirements.
• Provides instructions to Veterans, caregivers, VA staff on the use of VA eligibility, benefits and healthcare related websites; and mobile tools. Identifies/resolves different types of issues and problems reported such as password reset, website usability.
• Assist in the triaging and resolution of trouble issues reported such as, but not limited to, password resets, website and mobile application usability; navigation; and troubleshooting of features and functionality.
• Provides support for VA emerging Mobile Applications and Web Technology, assists users in basic navigation in Web Mobile Tools and iPad support.

US Department of Veterans Affairs