ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II
Benefits Processing Unit
Recruitment #21-003235-0035
Department | Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems |
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Date Opened | 7/16/2021 10:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 8/6/2021 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $42,294.00 - $67,106.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Jacqueline Wallace |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of
the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (“System”). The System is a
defined benefit retirement system covering governmental employees within the
State of Maryland. The System is a multi-employer, public employees’ defined benefit
retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension
systems with over 50 different rule sets. The System has over 397,000 participants (customers), including 192,000
members who are actively employed and participating in the System, 165,000
payees who receive a monthly payment from the System, and 40,000 vested members
who are no longer actively employed but have earned a benefit that will become
payable at a future date.
The Agency's Benefits Processing Unit is seeking an
Administrative Officer II to serve as a lead worker, responsible for assisting
the unit supervisor in daily processing and providing technical direction to
staff.
**NOTE:
This is an internal only recruitment limited to current employees of the
Maryland State Retirement Agency. No other candidates may apply.**
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
120 East Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
This position reports to the supervisor of the Retirement Finals Team and serves as the lead worker of the team. This team processes a high volume of requests from members who are considering retirement and want an estimate of their monthly retirement allowances. This position assists the supervisor in all aspects of effectively and efficiently processing these requests through the staff assigned to this team.
POSITION DUTIES
Assign and review estimate
request and retirement application calculation worksheets in accordance with
established procedures to minimize backlogs and to ensure timely processing;
Provide guidance and training
to new and existing staff in the preparation and calculation of estimates
requests and retirement application calculation worksheets in n accordance with
established procedures to minimize backlogs and to ensure timely processing;
Assist the section supervisor in the preparation and modification of procedures;
Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Retirement Processing Manager, Deputy Director, or Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: Two years experience in administrative or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred
Qualifications:
One year of
experience with Microsoft Suite of software applications: Excel, Outlook, and
Word.
Two years
of experience working and/or checking estimates and/or finals.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
**NOTE:
This is an internal only recruitment limited to current employees of the
Maryland State Retirement Agency. No other candidates may apply.**
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
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 must accompany the application.
Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected
candidates must undergo and pass a background check.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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. Please
report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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.
For questions regarding this recruitment,
please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service
1-800-735-2258.
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.