The SSA has two positons in Oneonta: Customer Service Representative and Claims Specialist. They are also hiring a various locations throughout New York State. 

SOCIAL INSURANCE SPECIALIST (CLAIMS SPECIALIST)

Claims Specialists (CS) 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 CS, you conduct interviews to obtain, clarify and verify information for initial eligibility for various benefits. In addition, you resolve discrepancies, clarify issues, and make final decisions for initial and post-entitlement benefits and payments; adjudicate entitlement or disallowance actions; and use SSA’s computer systems to access and update claims information.

Entry into the CS position is at the GS-5 and GS-7 level with career ladder advancement opportunity within the position to the GS-11 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. Salaries & Wages (opm.gov)

CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE (CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE)

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.

Entry into the CSR position 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. Salaries & Wages (opm.gov)

GREAT BENEFITS

• Earn 13 paid vacation days a year, then
  • o 20 days a year after 3 years
  • o 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 for more information on GS pay tables and locality pay: Salaries & Wages (opm.gov).

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 to read the qualifications for these positions: Qualifications_for_Entry_Level_Positions.pdf (ssa.gov).

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.

RESUME HELP & SSA EMPLOYMENT POLICY

• Get Federal Resume Help
• Visit SSA.GOV/Careers
• Visit The United States Social Security Administration | SSA

LEARN MORE/APPLY

Contact Representative - (Customer Service Representative)

Social Insurance Specialist - (Claims Specialist)

Send your resume and transcripts to: NY.AD.Area.3.Direct.Hiring@ssa.gov.