STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Associate Retirement Examiner

Recruitment #240221-6890CL-001

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Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is seeking individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise within the Retirement Services division as an Associate Retirement Examiner. Join our team and embark on a rewarding career that offers growth, superlative benefits, and a culture that encourages work/life balance.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
  • Work for a Forbes top company - ‘Forbes’:  State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance, providing you with peace of mind and access to quality healthcare
  • Robust pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings to secure your financial future
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and 13 holidays per calendar year
  • We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
  • A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance and offers alternate work schedules and telecommuting options
  • Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut
  • Connecticut is a strong community with a lot to offer in entertainment, food and shopping, recreation in our beautiful state parks and forests, diverse culture, and rich history. Learn more about all Connecticut has to offer.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Full-Time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday
  • Location: 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
  • Hybrid (office/telework) may be available
THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF
  • You communicate well with others and can explain retirement benefits information to a wide range of audiences.
  • You’re highly organized and able to multitask while maintaining a high degree of customer service.
  • You want to do work that matters and want to build a better Connecticut with the Office of the State Comptroller, promoting economic growth, advocating for fiscal control, and championing policies that lower costs.
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Perform the most complex duties related to retirement examinations with emphasis on most complex retirement cases; 
  • Oversee and coordinate the work of employees performing audits of retirement applications as to eligibility for retirement benefits and computations of benefits; 
  • Ensure accuracy of retirement benefit calculations; 
  • Review execution of audit procedures and review exceptions noted; 
  • Attend meetings with payroll and personnel representatives of state departments or local school districts regarding audit items; 
  • Advise and instruct appropriate plan members and/or personnel within state departments or local school districts on retirement matters; 
  • Reconstruct entire period of member service to determine creditable service to benefits; 
  • Ensure legality of various types of purchases for retirement credit; 
  • Operate office equipment including computer terminals; 
  • Train new Retirement Examiners to prepare pension computations and perform retirement audits; 
  • Provide information to Auditors of Public Accounts when necessary; 
  • Perform related duties as required.
ABOUT US
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is an agency whose mission is to provide accounting and financial services, administer employee and retiree benefits, develop accounting policy and exercise accounting oversight, and prepare financial reports for the state, federal and municipal governments, and the public. 

We are located in the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT. This state-of-the-art building offers free garage parking, an on-site cafeteria, and ergonomic workspaces.

The Retirement Services division provides oversight and management of the state pension plans serving more than 40,000 state retirees, performing a comprehensive package of services including retirement counseling, processing retirement applications from state agencies, investigating and implementing mandated revisions to pension plans, and developing new products based on retirement conditions and trends.

Selection Plan

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APPLYING FOR THE POSITION
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Judicial or Legislative) to the other.
  • To be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the Office of the State Comptroller for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. To comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut no longer requests resumes during the initial application process. Once your application is submitted into the JobAps system, you cannot make revisions.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. For institutions located outside of the U.S., you must provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service specializing in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the specified deadline. Late applications will not be considered. Candidates may request a rare and documented exception for events that incapacitate them during the entire duration of the job posting period by providing a legally recognized justification to accommodate such an exception. Requests may be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING
  • Applicants will receive correspondence via email, and are also encouraged to monitor their Personal Status Board daily for status updates, notices, and tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Some postings may require additional referral questions (RQs). You will receive an email with these questions after the posting’s closing date. Check your email and Personal Status Board for notifications, including your spam or junk folders. 
  • You may be required to submit additional documentation supporting your qualifications at any point during the recruitment process. The documentation may include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, or licensure, at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Office of the State Comptroller are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint-supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks, subject to the provisions of Section 31-51i and conducted in accordance with Section 29-17a of the Connecticut General Statutes. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, but your application may be considered for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • Candidates offered a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
CONNECT WITH US
  • Due to the high volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.
  • If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Morgan Roane at osc.hr@ct.gov or 860-702-3340.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of the State Comptroller, Retirement Services Division and the Teachers' Retirement Board this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks related to retirement examinations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs the most complex duties related to retirement examinations with emphasis on most complex retirement cases; oversees and coordinates work of employees performing audits of retirement applications as to eligibility for retirement benefit and computations of benefits; ensures accuracy of retirement benefit calculations; reviews execution of audit procedures and reviews exceptions noted; attends meetings with payroll and personnel representatives of state departments or local school districts regarding audit items; advises and instructs appropriate plan members and/or personnel within state departments or local school districts on retirement matters; reconstructs entire period of member service to determine creditable service to benefits; ensures legality of various types of purchases for retirement credit; operates office equipment including computer terminals; trains new Retirement Examiners to prepare pension computations and perform retirement audits; provides information to Auditors of Public Accounts when necessary; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of payroll principles, practices and procedures; considerable knowledge of retirement audit procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable skill in performing arithmetical computations; skill in utilizing statistical and actuarial tables in computing retirement benefits; considerable ability to read, understand and apply laws, contracts and regulations governing payroll and retirement procedures; ability to operate office equipment including personal computers or other electronic equipment; ability to operate office suite software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in highly complex clerical work involving bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts examining or finance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have included examining retirement accounts and preparing pension computations. For state employees this is interpreted at the level of Retirement Examiner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. One (1) year as a Retirement Examiner may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience operating office equipment, electronic filing systems and utilizing computer software programs to carry out the general administration of work. (MS Office)
  • Experience reviewing and entering transactional data in PeopleSoft.
  • Experience explaining client solutions, speaking clearly, and de-escalating situations, including verbal and written communication to a diverse population, both in-person and via communication systems. 
  • Experience in organizing, scheduling and determining prioritization of workflow for a unit, to include monthly and recurring meetings.
  • Experience in a lead capacity directing staff.
  • Experience managing and maintaining priorities and tasks with attention to detail to complete rapid turn-around of materials and successfully meet deadlines.
  • Experience working with outside partners to complete necessary tasks.
  • Experience using remote systems,  including Teams, Zoom, and telephone communication systems;
  • Experience handling sensitive, confidential material including personal protected information.
  • Experience analyzing and calculating financial data.
  • Experience reading, understanding, and applying laws, contracts, and regulations.

Conclusion

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGES AND THOSE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE INDICATED ABOVE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Morgan Roane at osc.hr@ct.gov or 860-702-3340.




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