Retirement System Benefits Tech1
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$ 4766 - 6632
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46474
Closing Date: 04/28/2025
Agency:State Employee Retirement System
Class Title:RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS TECH1
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: $4766.00 $6632.00 monthly / CBA language applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
We invite qualified applicants to join our team at the State Employees Retirement System (SERS) as a Retirement System Benefit Technician I in the Disability Section of the Claims Division. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference by assisting members through the disability application process reviewing benefit eligibility and performing calculations for occupational nonoccupational and temporary disability benefits.
We are seeking a selfmotivated detailoriented professional who thrives in a collaborative team environment and possesses strong analytical organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written). The ideal candidate can multitask meet deadlines and enjoys problem solving using complex mathematical calculations. Working as part of a dedicated team youll have the opportunity to make a positive impact while supporting our mission to serve our members.
SERS is conveniently located on the west side of Springfield with free onsite parking. If you are passionate about helping others enjoy working as a team and making a difference we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team!
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
Reviews and processes applications for occupational nonoccupational and temporary disability computerized systems to calculate eligibility payment periods and benefit offsets according to the Illinois Pension and distributes correspondence related to benefit eligibility claim approvals and rejections.
Reviews incoming forms for accuracy completion and and verifies claim information from accounting and SERS procedures to ensure completeness of and updates members records and performs technical calculations to ensure payment accuracy.
Reviews Social Security and Workers Compensation documentation to verify rates of pay offsets and eligibility SSA overpayments and adjusts future necessary offsets for SERS disability benefits and updates computer records that all calculations forms and communications comply with the Illinois Pension Code and SERS Rules and Regulations.
Responds to inquiries from members attorneys and employers regarding the status of pending claims and technical and distributes necessary forms for claim accurate and clear guidance to members regarding their eligibility and claim status.
Processes and sorts incoming mail and documentation ensuring forms are complete before claim information into the computer system and forwards documentation for further and monitors pending claims to ensure timely processing resolution.
Works closely with team members and the disability examiner to ensure accurate claim technical assistance to coworkers on claim calculations and the Illinois Pension Code effective communication and coordination with external agencies and employers.
Performs additional duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college with courses in mathematics basic statistics and/or business administration.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures including agency programs rules and regulations.
- Prefers strong proficiency in arithmetic computations grammar spelling composition and punctuation.
- Prefers ability to prepare clear and concise written instructions and procedures as well as the capability to train guide and assist others as needed.
- Prefers ability to operate both manual and automated office equipment.
- Prefers proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word Excel and other standard office software.
- Prefers strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the public.
Work Hours: 8:00a.m. 4:30p.m. Monday Friday in the office on a fulltime basis no remote work option
Work Location: 2101 S Veterans Pkwy Springfield Illinois
Agency Contact: Jenny Reichart
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group: Employee Services
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon.
NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
The purpose of State Retirement Systems is to provide an orderly means whereby aged or disabled employees may be retired from active service without prejudice or hardship and to enable employees to accumulate reserves for themselves and their dependents for old age disability death and termination of employment thus effecting economy and efficiency in the administration of the State Government.
Employment Type
Full-Time
