Benefits Programs Administrator

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

State of Vermont is seeking a Benefits Programs Administrator to join the Food & Nutrition Team. The role supports multiple program managers and directors in a fast-paced environment and collaborates with state and federal partners on SNAP and related programs.

The incumbent must pass background checks and meet hiring standards; duties may involve travel and hearings. This is a State employee opportunity open to external applicants as well.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 4+ years of professional work including supervisory duties.
• Master's degree with 2+ years of supervisory duties in human services, education, or program management.
• Associate degree plus 6+ years of professional experience including supervisory duties.
• Eight+ years of professional experience with 2+ years in supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting with meetings and deadlines.
• Travel may be required; may testify at fair hearings, court cases, or before legislative committees.

Skills

Managerial experience

Policy development

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate degree + 6+ years

Eight years professional experience

Job description

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The Benefits Program Administrator will join the Food & Nutrition Team and support many different roles within a very fast-paced environment. The BPA will support not only the ESD Program Managers and Benefit Program Assistant Administrators, but also the Food & Nutrition Program Director. This team is responsible for administering the 3SVT program (SNAP), and many other sub-programs. Collaboration with the USDA's Food & Nutrition Administration, community partners and advocates of VT, and many other state liaisons will be a part of day-to-day work. A high degree if independence and teamwork is required, managing many different priorities at once and shifting focus depending on business needs.

Who May Apply

This position, Benefits Programs Administrator (Job Requisition #55599), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties are performed largely in a standard office setting. Numerous group meetings are involved at which divergent opinions and program crises require positive action. Certain assignments may have short deadlines and involve work outside of normal duty schedules. Work related travel may be required for which private means of transportation must be available. An incumbent may be required to resolve troublesome employee problems and applicant cases, and be called upon to testify at fair hearing and court cases, or before legislative committees.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND four (4) years or more at a professional level in human services, education, employment and training programs, policy development, data processing, or program management INCLUDING two (2) years or more of managerial or supervisory duties.

OR

Master's degree AND two (2) years or more of managerial or supervisory duties in human services, education, employment and training programs, policy development, data processing, or program management.

OR

Two years of full-time college coursework OR associate's degree AND six (6) years or more at a professional level in human services, education, employment and training programs, policy development, data processing, or program management INCLUDING two (2) years or more of managerial or supervisory duties.

OR

Eight (8) years of more at a professional level in human services, education, employment and training programs, policy development, data processing, or program management INCLUDING two (2) years or more of managerial or supervisory duties.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.