Contact Representative (Seasonal) - Direct Hire, TERM

Contact Representative (Seasonal) - Direct Hire, TERM

Department: Department of the Treasury

Location(s): Fresno, California

Salary Range: $19.62 - $25.5 Per Hour

Job Summary: WE'RE HIRING: Attend our Hiring event below!! Location: Fresno Convention Center (848 M St., Fresno, CA 93721) Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Positions under this announcement are being filled using a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) This announcement may be closed early if sufficient applicants apply to fill the anticipated vacancies. REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY SECTIONS BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Major Duties:

• The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position. Completes contacts, i.e., conducts personal or telephone interviews with a wide range of individuals who have varying degrees of understanding, or with third party representatives, e.g., CPAs, practitioners, attorneys, who possess a professional understanding. Uses sophisticated interviewing techniques, the employee reviews individual circumstances and goals, and advises on the most advantageous ways to meet them. Elicits sensitive, personal and financial information, e.g., innocent spouse determinations, bankruptcies, or draws out information the individual may attempt to withhold, e.g., additional sources of income, overpayments, to ensure compliance with reporting and disclosure requirements. Makes determinations and uses sound judgment concerning controversial matters in reporting as appropriate the degree to which the individual understood their responsibilities and whether errors in their records reflected honest mistakes or fraudulent intent. Develops, analyzes and evaluates information involving the research of records and the nature of each inquiry including the way it was presented in order to inform and advise, answer inquiries, or resolve problems related to the unique circumstances of each individual or fulfill regulatory requirements.

Qualifications: Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-5 Level: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience working with records or documents (for example: banking and/or insurance) and applying established rules and procedures to manage customer accounts (for example: crediting and debiting, researching and/or adjusting accounts). Experience with face to face and/or telephone customer service (for example: collection agency, sales, etc.) that includes resolving problems and issues. Experience performing work using a computer (for example: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Excel, Edge, or other search engines to research reference material) to locate and review records and reconcile discrepancies. OR You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: completed at least 4 years of education above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree (120 semester hours, 180 quarter hours or 2880 formal classroom hours) or a bachelor's or higher degree. OR You may qualify with a combination of experience and education equivalent to one (1) year of specialized experience. AND You must also meet the following requirements: MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Minimum age for federal employment is 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and have: Graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or Completed a formal vocational training program; or Received a statement from school authorities agreeing with your preference for employment rather than continuing your education. For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. We encourage you to apply to the announcement prior to the hiring event. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on 05/13/2026. To begin the application process, click the "Apply Online" button. You will be re-directed to USA STAFFING to continue your application process; answer the online questions. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12937754. Upload all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, import documents from USAJOBS to the appropriate document types. If the document you need is not imported from USAJOBS, you may upload it directly into this application.) Thoroughly review your resume and all supporting documentation (e.g. transcript(s)) before you submit your application. ONCE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO UPDATE OR ADD OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Click the Submit Application button. Attend the local hiring event. During the hiring event, we will be making job offers on-the-spot and selected candidates will complete several pre-employment steps. Space is limited. Applicants will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. The entire process can take about 2-3 hours to complete. Please plan accordingly. If you do not apply prior to the event, you will be asked to do so before entering the event. Applicants who are unable to attend the event will still be considered. Bring two forms of identification as shown in the Required Documents section Reasonable Accommodations (RA): We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To review reasonable accommodation policies and procedures please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/reasonable-accommodations/. To view the job status or your application status: Visit USAJOBS - How to View Application/Job Status. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-13