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Employee Benefits Specialist I

Employee Benefits Division - Internal Contractual Recruitment

Recruitment #21-004820-0003

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Introduction

The Employee Benefits Division of the Department of Budget and Management, a State agency, has a position available for an Employee Benefits Specialist I. This is an internal posting for EBD employees only. This is a “Contractual” position, as such the selected candidate serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

301 W. Preston Street,
Room 510 Baltimore, MD. 21201

POSITION DUTIES

An Employee Benefits Specialist I is the trainee level of professional HR work in the Employee Benefits Division. Employees in this classification perform specialized enrollment work, claims issue resolution and counseling work related to the application and interpretation of laws, rules, regulations and policies governing the State of Maryland’s Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program).
Learn to review and process benefits events in the Statewide Personnel System (Workday) and conduct appropriate research to address benefits eligibility questions;

Approve or reject events in Workday in accordance with benefits policy;

Exercising tact and diplomacy, handles telephone inquiries in a high-volume call center, customer-oriented environment;

Learn the SPS Help Desk ticketing system (Mojo); monitor for assigned tickets, enter tickets, review tickets, research issues as needed, and resolve problems to close out the ticket.

Report level analysis and dissemination

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: None.

Note: Candidates may substitute experience responding to inquiries, calculating program eligibility, or counseling and advising persons concerning health benefits, on a year-for-year basis, for up to four years of the required education.  

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated experience working in a high volume environment call center 

Knowledge and experience with data entry into a database or automated systems

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess experience in a call center or previous employee benefits experience.

Experience as an HR Generalist is preferred.   

Computer aptitude, including use of Human Resource Information Systems, help desk ticketing systems, and applications like MS Office and Google Mail Services is desired.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This is an internal posting for EBD employees only.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification are required to obtain certification in State Personnel Management System policies and procedures and in the functionality of the Statewide Personnel System from the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, DBM within six months from the time of appointment to the position.  Employees also are required to obtain recertification every six months thereafter.

2. 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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. 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.

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

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:

Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 
301 W. Preston St. 
Baltimore, MD 21201. 

Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. 

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. 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. 

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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