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Employee Benefits Technician
Description of Duties
This is a technical position responsible for developing, implementing and analyzing a variety of benefits for employees, retirees and retiring employees. The employee also assists with benefit activities for employees. Responsibilities include interpreting and applying new and existing Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations governing benefits in order to provide appropriate benefits, identify alternative benefits, address conflicting laws, and ensure compliance. The employee works closely with state and local benefit providers, and other department staff in order to develop and establish new and revised programs, and administer existing programs. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of an administrator with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:
- Six (6) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience responsible for benefits administration, three (3) years of which must have involved retirement benefits; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree plus four (4) years paid full-time or is part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above, three (3) years of which must have involved retirement benefits; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above that involved retirement benefits; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.
NOTE: Successful completion of the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) program may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list
