Employees Retirement System Examiner 2 (Temporary/Hourly)Item#08367(23)
About the position
Responsibilities
• Confirm eligibility and initial benefit payments by interpreting and applying appropriate New York State and Local Retirement System Law, policy, and regulation.
• Perform adjustments involving complex mathematical equations.
• Determine benefit eligibility for members and retirees.
• Finalize retirement benefit payments.
• Receive and respond to the full range of inquiries from stakeholders.
• Oversee the processing of transactions.
• Develop and test modifications to existing automated correspondence and calculations due to changes in the law.
• Review and prepare member cases related to the New York State & Local Retirement Systems.
• Process retirement calculations that require application of specialized law and procedures.
• Function as technical supervisor of Office Assistants and ERSE 1s.
• Review calculations and work completed by staff and ensure compliance with all relevant policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Ensure the prompt and accurate processing of work unit assignments.
• Act as the unit's liaison with other units.
Requirements
• Two years of experience performing tasks such as reconciling accounts, calculating payments, collecting and analyzing statistics, or explaining policy or benefit information to the public.
• An associate degree (or higher) can be substituted for two years of the required specialized experience.
Nice-to-haves
• Ability to prepare, understand and interpret written materials.
• Ability to use office equipment such as computers and photocopy equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills both over the telephone and in-person.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately with attention to detail and within specific time frames.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable to interruptions and changes in work routine.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations as necessary.
• Ability to contribute to an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Benefits
• Telecommuting allowed (up to 5 days per pay period after initial 8 weeks).
• Compressed workweek allowed.
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Responsibilities
• Confirm eligibility and initial benefit payments by interpreting and applying appropriate New York State and Local Retirement System Law, policy, and regulation.
• Perform adjustments involving complex mathematical equations.
• Determine benefit eligibility for members and retirees.
• Finalize retirement benefit payments.
• Receive and respond to the full range of inquiries from stakeholders.
• Oversee the processing of transactions.
• Develop and test modifications to existing automated correspondence and calculations due to changes in the law.
• Review and prepare member cases related to the New York State & Local Retirement Systems.
• Process retirement calculations that require application of specialized law and procedures.
• Function as technical supervisor of Office Assistants and ERSE 1s.
• Review calculations and work completed by staff and ensure compliance with all relevant policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Ensure the prompt and accurate processing of work unit assignments.
• Act as the unit's liaison with other units.
Requirements
• Two years of experience performing tasks such as reconciling accounts, calculating payments, collecting and analyzing statistics, or explaining policy or benefit information to the public.
• An associate degree (or higher) can be substituted for two years of the required specialized experience.
Nice-to-haves
• Ability to prepare, understand and interpret written materials.
• Ability to use office equipment such as computers and photocopy equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills both over the telephone and in-person.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately with attention to detail and within specific time frames.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable to interruptions and changes in work routine.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations as necessary.
• Ability to contribute to an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Benefits
• Telecommuting allowed (up to 5 days per pay period after initial 8 weeks).
• Compressed workweek allowed.
Apply Now
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