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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III

Contractual

Recruitment #15-002043-0019

Introduction

The Maryland State Retirement Agency has a position for an Administrative Specialist III within the Agency's Benefits Processing Unit. The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System.  The System is a multi-employer, public employees' defined benefit retirement system composed of twelve separate retirement and pension systems with additional plan components, covering approximately 200,000 active members and more than 142,000 retirees and beneficiaries.

GRADE

12

 

LOCATION OF POSITION

120 E. Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD. 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as an administrative specialist in the operations of the Retirement Processing Unit. The incumbent reports to the Retirement Processing Manager. Primary responsibilities include preparation and review of various retirement applications and retirement estimate worksheets, preparation of estimate and retirement application batches for submission to data entry, tracking retirement estimates and applications received via MS Access, preparing correspondence to return deficient forms and to inform retirees of benefit changes and assisting with mailing of estimates. Timely and accurate processing of transactions related to these processes are essential elements in aiding the Agency in meeting the objective of our 'Mission Statement' which is to effectively communicate to participants and employers information about benefits provided by the system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above at the rate of one year experience for 30 credit hours of education for up to 60 credit hours of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience reviewing forms for accuracy.

 

NOTE: 

Applicants must meet the selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding this qualification.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

You must possess the minimum and selective qualification to be considered for this position. If you are scheduled to complete an educational or licensing requirement within six months of the assessment, you may participate in the examination process.  Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  This evaluation must be submitted with your application.  All information used to determine your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  Therefore, be sure that you accurately and thoroughly complete the application.  Candidates will be placed in categories of Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and remain eligible for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of rating of your education, training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  You will required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO APPLY.  You must apply on line via the State's new on-line employment application system at the following web address:  www.dbm.maryland.gov to be considered for this recruitment.  If you are unable to access the website, you may forward your Maryland State application to the Maryland State Retirement Agency.  Attention:  Office of Human Resources, 120 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.  DO NOT SUBMIT FORM MS-100 AS IT WILL BE RETURNED.  Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the State application.  Please refrain from writing "See Resume" or "See Attached" on the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted online or received in our office NO LATER THAN THE CLOSING DATE.  Information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. 

Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected candidates must undergo and pass a background check.

Applications may be obtained by visiting the DBM website at www.dbm.maryland.gov or by calling 410-625-5539.

TTY: Users call via Maryland Relay.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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