GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State Employees Supplemental Retirement Plans
William Donald Schaefer Tower
6 St. Paul Street, Suite 200
Baltimore MD 21202 (Baltimore City)
POSITION DUTIES
The Member Services Education Specialist will create, organize, and present benefit communications across multiple formats, including seminars, webinars, newsletters, and other educational materials. Coordinate the distribution of information through a cooperative network of coordinators in agencies statewide to promote employee/retiree access to the plans. Provide education, information, and counseling to State employees statewide about the Supplemental Retirement Plans, other employee benefits and personal finance matters through educational seminars, webinars, and individual sessions. Assist in research; preparing reports, studies, education material and or survey work for presentation to MSRP senior/executive management or the MSRP Board of Trustees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferred in economics, accounting, business or other financial field, and a high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Three years of administrative experience in employee benefit programs with pension components including group-teaching and/or public speaking.
Note: Applicants may substitute administrative experience in employee benefit programs with pension components on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree. Or, applicants may substitute graduate education in a related field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience preparing and presenting formal presentations.
Basic knowledge and/or experience with defined contribution retirement plans.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification are assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.Employees assigned such duties are required to possess a motor vehicle and an operator's license validin the State of Maryland. Local/in-state travel is required for this role.
Employees who do not possess a financial or benefit professional certification must successfully completea Certified Retirement Counselor (InFRE) or equivalent course within 2 years of appointment. Employeesmust maintain their certification as defined.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
