Benefits and Records Technician (Central Processing)

Benefits and Records Technician (Central Processing) Wilkes Barre, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22580721 Summary Wilkes Barre, PA In-Person $40736.00 - $59031.00 per Year 1 Years Experience Bachelor's degree No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description Benefits and Records Technician (Central Processing): Benefit and Records Technicians (BRT) play a vital role delivering Social Security benefits and services to the public. Benefit and Records Technicians perform a variety of activities involving analyzing, investigating, identifying, coding, reconciling, updating and adjusting earnings data reported by employers, and benefit data reported by recipients and representative payees. In addition, you would be responsible for providing the public with information about SSA's programs and services, obtaining 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.

• GS-5: Experience applying rules and providing customer assistance, or a 4-year college degree
• GS-6: Advanced experience with data-entry, reviewing documents, and communicating with the public.
• Education and experience may be combined for GS-5 level.

Make A Difference in Public Service Why Join SSA?

Career Growth:

Career- ladder position with promotion opportunity to a GS-6.

Training:

Formal technical training provided onsite For an overview of SSA Benefits, please visit the following YouTube link - https://youtu.be/uBNlGR3lutk

Great Benefits:

• Earn 13 paid vacation days a year, then Ø20 days a year after 3 years Ø26 days a year after 15 years
• Earn 13 paid sick days per 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 Employment 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
• Eligibility for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program How do I apply? USAJOBS - Job Announcement-
• See position details and apply here
• Complete the online application via USAJOBS before the closing date.
• Submit all required documents as specified in the announcement.
• You may update your application and documents anytime during the open period.
• Check your application status through your USAJOBS account.

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