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Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representatives work in a call center environment to provide a high level of quality service to our customers on SSA's National 800 number. 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 determine 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. As a Customer Service Representative, you must be knowledgeable about Social Security programs and be able to explain complex concepts to members of the public who contact the agency. If selected, you will be given extensive training to prepare you to perform the position. Customer Service Representatives provide assistance to beneficiaries and the general public in person, by telephone, or in writing; 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. This announcement serves as public notice. Applications submitted will be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Applicants may not receive notifications of referral status until the full 6-month eligibility period has elapsed. Cut-Off Dates to receive applications will be used for this announcement. First Cut-Off Date: September 25, 2026 Second Cut-Off Date: October 15, 2026 Closing Date: November 5, 2026