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ADMINISTRATOR II

Manager Retirement Processing Unit

Recruitment #15-002587-0029

Introduction

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 (12) separate retirement and pension systems with additional plan components, covering approximately 193,000 active members and more than 137,000 retirees and beneficiaries.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

120 East Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the manager of the Retirement Processing Unit in the Benefits Processing Division. The Retirement Processing Unit is composed of three sub-Sections: Estimates Processing, Final Retirements Processing, and Retirement Revisions Processing. This position reports directly to the Director of Benefits Processing.

POSITION DUTIES

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

  • Manages staff assigned to the Retirement Processing Section.
  • Develops and maintains written Unit procedures and policies.
  • Manages processing activities assigned to the Retirement Processing Unit to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions in compliance with established procedures.
  • Effectively communicates via written and oral communication to both internal and external customers.
  • Monitors and reports statistical data related to production volumes.
  • Acquires and maintains a complete understanding of Pension law and regulations.
  • Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

At least one year of experience must be in MSRP involving benefits processing.

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

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is open only to current employees of the Maryland State Retirement Agency Benefits Processing Unit.

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

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  You must meet the minimum qualifications (and selective qualifications, if applicable) to be considered.  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 concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of completing the employment application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) by fax to 410-468-1733, ATTN: Josephine Carr .  All faxed materials must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by the closing date.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

For questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-625-5668. TTY users call Maryland Relay Service, 800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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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