Senior Benefits Specialist

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency seeks a Senior Benefits Specialist to oversee the implementation of employee retirement systems and insurance benefit programs. This role involves supervising staff, preparing pension estimates, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and two years of related experience, demonstrating strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Two years' experience in insurance/benefits/retirement programs.

Responsibilities

• Leads staff performing accounting clerical, technical, and administrative tasks.
• Plans and reviews work of Benefits Specialists.
• Administers retirement and insurance benefit programs.

Skills

Knowledge of retirement and insurance benefit programs

Skill in performing mathematical calculations

Ability to supervise or lead others

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 30, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Fiscal Operations Division.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interestedtransferand promotionalcandidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. Aresume will not be consideredin determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof ofLicense(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.Under general supervision, supervises or leads Benefits Specialists and/or other staff in the implementation and administration of employees' retirement system or insurance benefit programs.

Essential Job Duties

• Leads and instructs staff performing accounting clerical, technical, and administrative tasks associated with the employee retirement systems.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of Benefits Specialists in the administration of employee insurance benefit plans.
• Administers the section in the absence of the administrator or supervisor.
• Researches and compiles information required to perform benefit calculations for retirement system members.
• Prepares and verifies complex pension estimates and retirement allowance calculations of monthly pension benefits.
• Maintains journals, ledgers, receipts, and disbursement books.
• Prepares and analyzes accident, damage, injury, and other insurance related reports.
• Reconciles and prepares documents for payment of insurance bills and claims.
• Responds to inquiries from employees, retirement system members, and insurance providers.
• Interviews members of the retirement system and their beneficiaries.
• Provides advice and consultation regarding benefits, retirement, and related topics.
• Speaks before groups on employee benefits, the retirement system, and related topics.
• Interprets and keeps current with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and policies.
• Writes, edits, and arranges for the printing and distribution of brochures describing insurance plans.

Examples of Other Duties

• May serve as staff to the Retirement and ERS Medical Boards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Plus
Two years' experience in an insurance, employee benefits, and/or employee retirement program.

(Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):
Knowledge of retirement and insurance benefit programs. Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to insurance benefit and retirement system administration. Knowledge of the principles and practices of insurance plan and retirement system implementation. Skill in implementing retirement system and insurance benefit programs. Skill in performing mathematical calculations. Skill in analyzing insurance claims and reports. Skill in the maintenance of files and records. Ability to supervise or lead others in the implementation of retirement system or insurance benefit programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of County retirement and employee insurance benefit programs. Skill in supervising or leading others in the implementation of retirement system or insurance benefit programs.

Proof ofLicenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Senior Benefits Specialist
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

YouMUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.