$53.95-$65.59 Hourly / $9,351.00-$11,369.00 Monthly / $112,216.00-$136,422.00 Yearly
"The class specification shall be descriptive of the class and shall not be considered as a restriction on the assignment of duties not specifically listed." (CSC Rule 7)
1. Supervise and direct a major unit of professional analysts and technicians in an assigned employee benefits program.
2. Review current and pending legislation to determine its applicability to employee benefit programs.
3. Assist management in developing and implementing new operational procedures to accommodate legislative changes; develop and monitor operational procedures to enhance workflow and program effectiveness.
4. Assist management in coordinating with MIS and accounting staff in the maintenance of computer files and accurate accounting procedures.
5. Make oral presentations regarding benefit programs.
6. May represent the program manager in meetings with other state system staff to discuss changes in legislation affecting retirement or health service benefits; coordinate with other benefit program managers, City Attorney and Controller regarding the administration of benefit programs.
7. Manage complex special projects, such as transfer of employees form the City Retirement System to the State Retirement System, early retirement programs, employer pick-up implementation, or the open enrollment of members in the Health Service System.
8. Contact City departments, employees, employee's representatives, other government agencies and various private entities to furnish and/or obtain information on specialized employee benefit matters.
Knowledge of: Administration of employee benefit programs including pension or health, disability and dental programs. Federal and state laws and trends applicable to health or pension employee benefit programs. Benefit calculations. Investigative techniques. Benefits counseling. Medical and legal terminology, where applicable. City Charter, Administrative Code and ordinances related to health or pension benefit programs. Management and planning techniques.
Ability to: Supervise a staff of professional, technical and clerical benefits staff. Analyze and resolve benefit problems. Read and interpret pension or health service regulations and guidelines. Analyze and calculate numerical data. Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing. Disseminate and obtain accurate, detailed information. Establish and maintain positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, often under pressure. Learn to use a computerized data system. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Apply the principles and methods for employee health or pension benefits. Prioritize and delegate work.