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Call Center Representative

Applications Due: | Appointment Type: NY HELPS | Salary Range: From $40,193 to $49,405 Annually

Overview

Occupational Category
Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade
Grade 09
Salary Range
From $40,193 to $49,405 Annually
Bargaining Unit
ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Employment Type
Full Time
Jurisdictional Class
Competitive Class
Travel Percentage
0%
Workweek
Mon-Fri, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Location
800 North Pearl Street
Menands, NY 12204
Hours Per Week
37.5
Flextime Allowed
No
Mandatory Overtime
No
Compressed Workweek Allowed
No
Telecommuting Allowed
Yes

Qualifications

No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.

  • High school graduation or equivalency and one year of experience in a position where your primary responsibility was providing customer service to the general public, either in an environment with substantial face-to-face interaction or in a call center environment.

    OR—

  • 30 college semester credit hours.

Other Ways to Qualify:

  • You're currently reachable on the the appropriate eligible list for this title,
  • You're eligible under the 55 b/c program,
  • For 70.1 transfer to Call Center Representative 1, SG-9, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-7 or above. To determine if you're current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility website. Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Duties

Provides initial personal contact response over the telephone to customers regarding self-service and navigation of the PeopleSoft system.

  • Resolves the most straightforward requests, questions or problems by explaining and interpreting the PeopleSoft system (i.e. walks customers through the self-service functionality, on a step by step basis, for the purposes of helping them complete address changes and understanding the loan process including taxability of loans, multiple vs. refinanced loans, and loan eligibility).
  • Assists customers in registering for the self-service portal through identification of the callers (i.e. confirmation of names, addresses, registration numbers/social security numbers, dates of birth, and last known employers).
  • Logs Problem Incident Reports (PIRS) in the event the PeopleSoft system is not operating as designed or there is a system defect; these incidents are reported to the Redesign Team.

Assists in the completion of casework and resolution of other Retirement System matters, as necessary.

  • Scans loan forms and completes basic data entry to initiate the loan process.
  • Resolves calls pertaining to rudimentary Retirement System matters (i.e. form requests, death reports, faxes, etc.).

Operates a personal computer to access mainframe data and Lotus Notes for the Retirement Systems’ various databases on laws, policies and procedures.

  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Retirement System’s MEBEL database.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of the customized Lotus Notes databases, the Internet, and OSC’s Intranet.

Desired Competencies

  • Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills with staff and customers, both in-person and over the telephone.
  • Possesses effective oral and written skills.
  • Performs tasks accurately and within specific time frames.
  • Operates a personal computer and effectively demonstrates a working knowledge of customized Lotus Notes Databases, the PeopleSoft system, the Retirement System’s MEBEL database with its 60 different case types and action codes, the Internet and OSC’s Intranet in order to access Retirement Systems’ laws, policies and procedures.
  • Acquires, retains and applies extensive Self-Service Application knowledge, as well as basic Retirement System knowledge, to respond to customer inquiries.

Additional Comments

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers. 

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Cover Letter & Resume

Reference Item #153917-NYSHELPS-CCR1 on your cover letter for proper routing.

Apply Here

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Questions?

Yasmin Vivian Cope

P: (518) 474-1924

F: (518) 486-6723

[email protected]

Division Contact:

Katrina Connelly

[email protected]

Alternatively, email your cover letter & resumé to [email protected]. Reference 153917-NYSHELPS-CCR1 in the subject line.