Remote Customer Service Representative *Bilingual Preferred*

Day-to-day:
? Serve as a direct point of contact for individuals registering for federal assistance, asking questions about a prior registration and seeking relief program referrals via the call center.
? Conduct all calls with patience, tact, and courtesy to determine needs, and provide instructions and/or referrals...
? Enter information into FEMA?s Windows-based computer database as required, while following instructions and conducting a scripted interview.
? Provide phone numbers and agency referrals as necessary for applicable secondary support organizations and other assistance.
? Perform additional duties assigned based on FEMA?s level of support to the event.
? Attend all scheduled shift meetings to receive event specific information prior to beginning shift.
? Display excellent communication and customer service skills and exhibit a high level of professionalism in all communications, such as reading, writing, and speaking English fluently.
? Have knowledge and experience with personal computers in a Microsoft Windows- based environment.
? All call agent work; e.g. data entry, shall be done while the disaster survivor is on the phone. A maximum of 10 seconds of ?after call? work is allowable should the call drop.
? Never shall the agent handle a call via a cell phone or in a public environment.

Minimum Requirements: ? Associate degree or equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience considered in lieu of degree ? U.S. Citizenship ? Ability to manage a high level of confidentiality ? Proficient in Microsoft office suite ? Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills ? Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment ? Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently ? Must have high-speed internet connection. High Speed Internet: 25 Mbps minimum download speed (50 Mbps for a shared connection) and 5 Mbps (10 Mbps preferred) upload speed

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