Description & Requirements
The OPM Customer Service Representative II is responsible for delivering general OPM healthcare enrollment information to callers. The Customer Service Representatives use basic office equipment and technology such as soft telephones, email, chat and web browsers to perform their duties. The processes that the Customer Service Representatives must follow are well defined and documented in training and work instructions.
The Customer Service Representative II reports directly to the Customer Service Supervisor. This is a level responsible for disseminating general OPM Healthcare enrollment information and assisting CSR I with their questions and providing the location of reference material. Enrolling callers into their healthcare plan of their choice, providing the location of healthcare plan information, referral to other agencies, enrollment guidelines and a general OPM health care background will be the focus with callers. The Customer Service Representative II when unsure how to respond to the caller will consult a Customer Service Supervisor.
This is a seasonal, remote (work at home) position. *Duration of this position is approximately 6-8 weeks must be available to work from October to December*
You will be required to work an 8 hour shift between the hours of 7am-7pm CST. Overtime will be required- you will work 1 hour of Overtime (OT) on Mondays and possibly on Veterans Day as well as on at least two other specific dates in December.
This position is fully remote; however, you must reside within 75 miles from the Miami, FL location.
You must be able to complete Federal clearance process/paperwork and obtain required fingerprints.
Equipment will be provided but must meet the remote position requirement provided below
Remote Position Requirements:
* Hardwired internet (ethernet) connection
* Internet download speed of 25mbps and 5mbps (10 preferred) upload or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)
* Private work area and adequate power source
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides customer service for basic and routine inquiries and problems via multiple possible channels (i.e. telephone, emails, web chats, or written letters).
- Calls are predominantly routine, but may require deviation from standard screens, scripts, and procedures.
- Uses computerized system for tracking, information gathering, and/or troubleshooting.
- Provides feedback when needed, provide input on call trends, processes, procedures, and training.
- May respond to customer inquiries by referring them to published materials, secondary sources, or more senior staff.
• Provide knowledgeable responses to telephone, email and chat inquiries in a courteous and professional; utilizing training and work instruction documents
• Accept and assist all customers transferred from Customer Service Representative I
• Provide the location of reference material when responding to a Customer Service Representative I question
• Continually look for and suggest process improvements, which will benefit GDIT and our customers (internal and external)
• Make process improvement suggestions to the Customer Service Supervisor
• The OPM Customer Service Representative III training session will also consist of more detailed training and focus on the below topics:
- Call Handling (accepting transfers from Customer Service Representative I)
- Escalations to the Customer Service Supervisor
- Submitting improvement suggestions to the Customer Service Supervisor
- Follow established and documented policies and standard operating procedures, such as, filling out timesheets and adhering to privacy rules
- May be required to work scheduled holidays. Overtime may be required
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent with 6 months of customer service experience.
- May have additional training or education in area of specialization.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 60 days experience as a OPM Customer Service Representative I required. Six (6) months experience preferred
- Must be able to speak and read English and Spanish clearly, professionally and fluently
- Must be able to type a minimum of 20 WPM
- Ability to effectively work within established contractual turnaround times required
- Must have demonstrated excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to organize simultaneous tasks
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Experience answering OPM calls is required
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
- Must be able to pass a government background check
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
For positions on this contract, Maximus will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor. That wage rate will vary depending on locality. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.
Minimum Salary
$ 17.75
Maximum Salary
$ 18.81
