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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
THE TEAM: The Marin County Employees’ Retirement Association (MCERA) assists the Retirement Board in the administration of the retirement system. The membership of the Association includes employees from 9 different employers. In executing its responsibility, MCERA collects contributions from members and employers, calculates and pays retirement and death benefits, administers medical benefits for most retirees and provides education and customer service to members and employers. Learn more about MCERA .
ABOUT THE POSITION
MCERA has two (2) vacancies for Senior Retirement Benefits Technicians: one is in the Retiree Services and Payroll Unit, and one is in the Active Member Services Unit.
The Senior Retirement Benefits Technician in the Retiree Services Unitprovides retired member services including reconciling the retiree payroll, medical premiums, and other reports; provide retiree services for the most complex cases by counseling retired members on retirement and medical plan benefits; provide highly technical support to the supervisor; and support other team members. They may perform other duties as assigned within the classification.
The Senior Retirement Benefits Technician in the Active Member Services Unit provides active member services. These services include performing highly complex retirement benefits calculations; auditing and reconciling member accounts; leading member workshops; providing customer service to active members; providing highly technical support to the supervisor; and supporting other team members. They may perform other duties as assigned within the classification.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate possesses experience with payroll or retirement benefits administration, accounting or other work that required the use of excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and customer service. They will have worked with payroll or retirement administration database management systems. We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills with an eye towards detail and accuracy. Additionally, this individual possesses a strong commitment to customer service and working collaboratively with other team members.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of records management.
- Principles and practices of project management.
- Procedures, processes, terminology and forms related to the County Employees' Retirement System.
- County Employees Retirement Law of 1937, Public Employees' Retirement System, and other state or local laws related to retirement.
- Bookkeeping principles and practices as applied to a wide variety of transactions which include computerized accounting and recordkeeping systems.
- Methods and techniques of researching, proofing, evaluating, gathering, organizing and arranging data.
- Use of reference materials, documents and document control and data collection.
- Business math, English, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
- General office practices and procedures.
- Perform the most complex duties related to analysis of data and information from the MCERA database system of record related to retirement benefits.
- Interpret, apply and explain specific rules, codes, regulations, procedures, policies, laws, and precedents.
- Understand and interpret the provisions of the County Employees' Retirement System, financial records, and the Retirement Act of 1937.
- Respond professionally, accurately and timely to members' inquiries; clearly explain irrevocable retirement options to retirees and employees.
- Utilize and analyze a variety of specialized databases and software programs related to retirement benefits, payroll and accounting functions.
- Assign and review the work of less experienced staff.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and complete financial and retirement records and files.
- Perform accurate mathematical calculations involving serial calculations from a variety of sources.
- Research, compile, and present financial data.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial and accounting records.
- Organize and prioritize work.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive member data.
- Write clear, concise reports and work effectively under deadlines.
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed in the class specification . Typically, completion of two years of college coursework in any field AND two years of responsible journey experience similar to Retirement Benefits Technician, OR
Three years of technical experience in processing retirement applications and counseling employees regarding employee retirement benefits.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar, Human Resources Analyst, dario.aguilar@marincounty.gov
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Marin County
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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