Bargaining Unit: Unrep - Confidential Mgmt (U50)
$33.04-$42.77 Hourly / $2,643.20-$3,421.60 BiWeekly /
$5,726.93-$7,413.47 Monthly / $68,723.20-$88,961.60 Yearly
DESCRIPTION
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This series specification describes the two Employee Benefits Technician classes which, under close supervision at the lower level and under direction at the higher level, enroll and provide on-going assistance to Alameda County employees with benefits that include Health and Dental Plans, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, FMLA and other related leave plans, Savings Bonds, Commuter Benefit Plan; and perform other related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Positions in this flexibly staffed class series are located in the Employee Benefits Center of the Human Resource Services Department. Responsibilities encompass a variety of activities, such as providing benefits orientation and on-going benefits assistance. This class series is distinguished from the Employee Benefits Specialist in that the latter handles the more complex benefits administration duties and functions as a lead in the center. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TECHNICIAN I Employee Benefits Technician I is the entry-level class. Incumbents work under close supervision and may be assigned all duties. After the equivalent of one-year full-time service, incumbents hired at the first level may be promoted to the II level if satisfactory job performance is demonstrated. |
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TECHNICIAN I EITHER I Experience: The equivalent of one-year full-time experience as a Retirement Specialist II or a Specialist Clerk II in the Alameda County Employee Benefits Center with experience processing and explaining employee health related benefits in the Alameda County classified service. Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management & Supervision Certificate Program” may substitute for six (6) months of required qualifying experience. OR II The equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience processing and explaining employee health related benefits in a benefits program or department of a private or public organization.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. |
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification. Knowledge of:
Ability to:
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CLASS SPEC HISTORY
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RE:bl 4/26/02 New doc: 0265-0266.doc CSC Date: 5/8/02 SA:sw Revised 8/7/03 CSC Date: 10/29/03 JS:cs Revised 09/11/09 CSC Date: 10/7/09 RS:cs Revised/Retitled 9/24/13 Old Title: Employee Services Technician I/II CSC Date: 10/02/2013 MH:sa Revised 06/17/2020 CSC Date: 07/01/2020
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BENEFITS
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Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. |