Customer Service Representatives (CSR) in Field Offices play a vital role delivering Social Security benefits and services to the public, both in-person and over the phone. As a CSR, you would be responsible for providing the public with information about SSA’s programs and services, reviewing and evaluating information to determine eligibility for the benefits SSA administers, and updating records using SSA’s computer systems.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen and have excellent communication and people skills. We consider additional qualifications such as experience, education, or a combination of experience and education. Visit the link below to read the qualifications for this position and other entry level positions:
Entry Level Position Qualifications
(https://www.ssa.gov/kc/forms/Qualifications_for_Entry_Level_ Positions.pdf)
Visit SSA.GOV/Careers
SALARY & ADVANCEMENT
Entry into these positions is at the GS-5, GS-6 and GS-7 level with career ladder advancement opportunity within the position to the GS-8 level. Salaries are competitive and include locality adjustments based on the job location. SSA offers promotion opportunities and a wide variety of positions in our numerous offices across the country.
Federal Grade Levels & Salaries:
- GS-5: $37,696.00
- GS-6: $42,022.00
- GS-7: $46,696.00
- GS-8: $51,713.00
up to $67,231.00
GREAT BENEFITS:
- Earn 13 paid vacation days a year, then
» 20 days a year after 3 years
» 26 days a year after 15 years
- Earn 13 paid sick days each year
- 11 paid Federal holidays
- Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision; and access to flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Pension benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System
- Optional Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K). The government matches your contribution up to 5% of your salary
- Flexible work schedules
- Potential overtime opportunities
- Potential telework opportunities
- Eligibility for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
SALARY INCREASES:
GS positions have salary increases based on the number of years of successful performance. The longer you work for SSA, the more your salary will grow! See OPM GS Pay Schedules
(https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries- Follow us on LinkedIn wages/2022/general-schedule/) for more information on GS pay tables and locality pay.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Social Security helps people through their life’s journey in many ways.
You will make a positive difference in the lives of people, from all walks of life, who need help applying for retirement, disability, and other critical benefits and services.
Questions
Email:
Jeff.Vincent@ssa.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $37,696.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Shift:
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Hybrid remote
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Roanoke, VA 24011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Roanoke, VA 24011
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