Customer Service Representative (CSR)

Our client is seeking a Customer Service Representative (CSR) to support the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) . This position serves as a front-line connection for public inquiries, providing accurate, efficient, and courteous assistance regarding USPTO programs, services, products, procedures, MyUSPTO accounts, and website-related issues.

The CSR provides support through multiple communication channels, researches inquiries using approved resources, and maintains accurate customer interaction records. This position may be performed onsite at a Government facility or a contractor-provided facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to customer inquiries regarding USPTO services, products, procedures, and online resources.
- Respond to customer emails using USPTO-approved templates and procedures.
- Assist customers with MyUSPTO account access, password resets, and multifactor authentication (MFA).
- Research inquiries using the USPTO website, knowledge base, and approved reference materials.
- Direct customers to relevant online information and resources.
- Document all customer interactions within the CIP-CC customer relationship management (CRM) platform.
- Process voicemail, postal mail, and returned mail requests.
- Escalate unresolved inquiries to the appropriate Tier 2 support organizations.
- Maintain compliance with quality standards and established customer service procedures.
- Participate in training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing activities.
- Support virtual agent and AI-enabled customer service enhancements.

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one (1) year of customer service experience, including telephone and/or email-based support, data entry, contact center problem logging, Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) telephone systems, and face-to-face customer service.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with standard office applications and CRM systems.
- Ability to research inquiries, communicate accurate information, and maintain detailed customer records.
- Must be either a U.S. citizen or have official legal status in the United States and must have continuously resided in the United States for the last two (2) years. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), candidates who do not meet these conditions will not be considered.
- Ability to pass a federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust determination.
- Ability to present acceptable identification for customer badging and site access, such as a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, U.S. passport, or other approved document.
- Availability to work an assigned fixed shift within the contact center’s operating hours.

Desired Qualifications

- Experience in a contact center environment.
- Knowledge of USPTO products and services.
- Experience supporting MFA and customer account management.
- Strong customer-focused problem-solving skills.

Work Schedule

- Monday through Friday.
- Contact center operating hours: 8:30 AM–8:00 PM Eastern Time .
- A fixed shift will be assigned at the time of hire based on operational needs.