Admin Officer III-Data Control Unit
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The MarylandState Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS) administers benefits for over397000 members including active employees retirees and vested participantsacross 12 retirement systemssupporting the financial security of Marylandspublic servants.
Located inBaltimores Central Business District MSRPS offers a purpose-driven workplacewith modern amenities including panoramic city and harbor views renovatedcommon areas upgraded elevators and an on-site café.
Employeesenjoy comprehensive state benefits including medical dental prescriptioncoverage generous paid leave participation in the state pension system andsupplemental retirement savings options (401(k) 457(b) and more). Additionalperks include an on-site fitness center with showers and lockers 24/7 buildingsecurity and easy access to restaurants shops public transit and majorhighways.
If youreseeking a career with impact stability and a supportive environment exploreopportunities with MSRPS.
This position requires that theincumbent work overtime (evening weekends and
holidays) if the volume of workdictates the necessity usage of annual leave may be limited or prohibitedduring the months of June and July due to the fiscal year end closing process.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
120 EastBaltimore Street
BaltimoreMaryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
Thisposition serves as a staff level employee on a small team of professional staffresponsible forhandlingrequests from members of the State Retirement and Pension System of Maryland topurchaseservice credit or receive military service credit in accordance withapplicable retirement laws. Theincumbent must maintain an advanced understanding of retirement lawsregulationspoliciesand procedures relevant to processing these requests.
The mainfunctions of the team are as follows:
Performand approve calculations for the purchase of retirement and military servicecredit in accordance with retirement law COMAR Board and agency policies.
Reviewand certify member service records by auditing data to ensure accuracy andcompleteness.
Processadjustments to service credit contributions and interest to maintain accuratemember account records.
Applyadvanced knowledge of retirement law and policy to interpret complex cases andrecommend procedural improvements.
POSITION DUTIES
Thisposition duties include:
Performand review complex calculations for the purchase of retirement service creditto include transfer of service under Title 37 from a Local Retirement orPension System Leave of Absence purchases and Regular/Full Cost purchasesand the granting of military service credit. Ensures compliance with Stateretirement law COMAR Board and agency policies as well as procedures.
Auditsand approves Record of Service certifications and service credit adjustments bythoroughly reviewing member service records to ensure accurate and completereporting of membership data.
Processesfile maintenance adjustments to correct or update members service creditaccumulated contributions and interest. Ensures the accuracy and integrity ofmember account data across all systems.
Appliesadvanced knowledge of applicable retirement laws and regulations to interpretcomplex cases and make informed recommendations to the Supervisor forprocedural improvements updated forms and clearer communications.
Performsvarious administrative tasks and other duties as assigned to support theoverall operations of the Membership Maintenance Team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to twoyears of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degreefrom a college or universityfor the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the 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 requiredexperience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Pleasenote that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to theinformation provided on your application to receive credit
Preferred candidates willpossess the following qualifications:
- Experience working with customers providing both verbal and written customer communication.
- Intermediate level of experience working with Microsoft Office software including Word Outlook and Excel.
- One year of experience examining analyzing and interpreting membership data.
- One year of experience completing and reviewing calculations (retirement insurance health etc.)
- One year of experience working independently while managing deadlines and multiple priorities.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information onyour application to show that you meet the minimum for this recruitment. All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not considerinformation submitted after this date.
Successfulcandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified andplaced on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. This list willbe used by the hiring agency to select employees.
Foreducation obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent Americaneducation as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must beprovided prior to hire.
Due to the confidential nature of the work selectedcandidates must undergo and pass a background check.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Theexamination will consist of a rating of your education training andexperience as presented on your application and as they relate to therequirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplementalquestionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the ratingprocess. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurateinformation on your application.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have accessto outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plansoffered at a low cost.
PersonalLeave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually(prorated based on start date).
Annual Leave - ten (10) days ofaccumulated annual leave per year.
Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days ofaccumulated sick leave per year.
Parental Leave - up to sixty (60)days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
Holidays - State employees alsocelebrate at least thirteen (13) holidays per year.
Pension - State employees earn credittowards a retirement pension.
Positionsmay be eligible for telework.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The onlineapplication process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply onlineyou may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:
MarylandState Retirement and Pension Systems
HumanResources Section
120 Street
BaltimoreMD 21202
PLEASE DONOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
Peoplewith disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thankour Veterans for their service to our country.
TTY Users:call via Maryland Relay
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Microsoft Access
- Employee Evaluation
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management Software
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Human Resources
- Financial Management
- Word Processing
