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Overview<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;">Accelerating the delivery of care and providing superior force health readiness across the Military, Federal, and Civilian landscapes. Taku is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Summary:</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking call center services to support the GSA Office of Fleet Management, offering program assistance and instruction to GSA Fleet Management Federal customers under the GSA Short-Term Rental (STR) Program.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">The Customer Service Representative I (CSR) provides information and solutions in response to inquiries pertaining to products, services and/or customer complaints as part of daily customer service call center operations supporting the GSA STR Program.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Primary work location is 230 South Dearborn Street, Suite 3800, Chicago, IL 60604; however, work may be performed remotely or at an alternate approved location based on government direction or operational needs, up to five days per week.</span></p> <br>Responsibilities<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><strong>Essential Job Functions:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Respond to telephone, e-mail, and other electronic communication requests (emails or other electronic “Chat” platforms) from Federal STR customers.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Perform routine tasks which require knowledge of GSA Fleet and STR procedures and rules. Provide simple vehicle leasing and rental information and appropriate information sheets and forms to current and potential fleet customers regarding services available, the procedures to follow, and where to obtain additional program information.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Respond to customer inquiries and assist with customer requests on a wide variety of available vehicles and/or equipment; familiarity with industry terminology and offerings as well as vehicle/equipment specifications needed. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Resolve complex customer and vendor issues and support escalations</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Provide upon request a listing of available vehicles/equipment with ceiling pricing and assist the customer with related factors such as length of trip, freight/passenger requirements, vehicle or equipment pickup/delivery and fuel card use.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Responding to customer complaints or inquiries</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Taking orders for products or merchandise</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Calculating charges; processing billing or payments</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Processing customer claims</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Handling returns, refunds, and exchanges</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Keeping records of customer interactions</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif;">Updating customer account information</span> </span></li></ul> <br>Qualifications<br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Necessary Skills and Knowledge:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Google Suite tools and must also be familiar with the Windows operating system</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Working knowledge consists of basic navigational, formatting and analysis skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Working technical knowledge of a wide variety of motor vehicles and rental equipment to include, but not limited to, aerial lifting, earth moving, forklifts, cranes, generators. This specifically includes familiarity with industry terminology and vehicle/equipment specifications and capabilities.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Strong interpersonal communication skills</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Ability to adapt to evolving program guidance and procedures</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Professional demeanor consistent with federal customer service standards </span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">High school diploma required</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">1–2 years of customer service or call center experience</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">Associate’s degree preferred</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;"><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">The pay range for this position is $17.79 to $25.97 per hour.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000;">At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p>

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