ADMINISTRATOR II

The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.  The System is a multi-employer, public employees’ benefit retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with additional plan components, covering approximately 192,000 active members and more than 166,000 retires and beneficiaries.

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120 East Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

This position serves as the manager of the Retirement Processing Unit in the Benefits Processing Division. The Retirement Processing Unit is composed of three sub-Sections: Estimates Processing, Final Retirements Processing, and Retirement Revisions Processing. This position reports directly to the Director of Benefits Processing.

These three sections process approximately 17,000 estimate requests annually, retire 6,000 members annually, and revise the retirement records of 4,000 payees annually. This position provide leadership and technical direction to the supervisors of these three sections to make sure that requests are being processed timely and accurately so that members can make informed decision about their pension benefits and that payees receive the correct monthly retirement allowance.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

*  Manages staff assigned to the Retirement Processing Unit;

*  Develops and maintains written Unit procedures and policies;

*  Manages processing activities assigned to the Retirement Processing Unit to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions in compliance with established procedures;

*  Effectively communicates via written and oral communication to both internal and external customers;

*  Monitors and reports statistical data related to production volumes;

*  Acquires and maintains a complete understanding of pension law and regulations;

*  Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

At least one year of experience must be as a lead worker and/or supervisor involved in the administration of a defined benefit plan.

This recruitment is open only to current employees of the Maryland State Retirement Agency.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service may be required prior to hire.

Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected candidates must undergo and pass a background check.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  

 STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

DBM Recruitment & Examination Department

301 West Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date.   Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-4850.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.  People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.