Employees Retirement System Examiner 1, (SG-9),Employees Retirement System Examiner Trainee (Equated to SG-6)(NYHELPS) Item# 00990(Multiple)

About the role

Process and maintain member, retiree, and employer applications and information in the New York State and Local Retirement System. Employees Retirement System Examiners demonstrate knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, legal opinions, and established written procedures of the System. Positions prepare, understand, and interpret Retirement System written materials and benefit calculations, and communicate benefit information to System members. These positions exist only within the Office of the State Comptroller.

Worksites: 110 State Street, Albany, NY 12236; 150 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204.

Bureaus: Member & Employer Services (MESB); Benefit Calculations & Disbursement Services (BCDS); Disability Services (DISB); Hearing Administration and Matrimonial (HaM).

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain member, retiree, and employer applications and information
• Apply knowledge of NYS & Local Retirement System laws, rules, regulations, legal opinions, and written procedures
• Prepare, understand, and interpret Retirement System written materials and benefit calculations
• Communicate benefit information to System members

Qualifications

NY HELPS Program (Non‑Competitive): Civil Service examinations are not required.

• Employees Retirement System Examiner Trainee (equated to SG‑6): No minimum qualifications.
• Employees Retirement System Examiner 1 (full journey level, SG‑9): One year of experience performing at least one of the following: reconciling accounts, calculating payments, collecting and analyzing statistics and information, or explaining policy or benefit information to the public.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list, eligible under the 55‑b/c program, or eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Depending on qualifications, candidates may be required to serve a one‑year traineeship leading to Examiner 1, SG‑9.

• For 70.1 transfer to Examiner 1 (SG‑9): one year of permanent competitive, or 55‑b/55‑c service in a qualifying title.
• For 70.1 transfer to Examiner Trainee (equated to SG‑6): one year of permanent competitive, or 55‑b/55‑c service in a qualifying title.
• Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S‑grades or one M‑grade.

55‑b/55‑c Program: Position may be designated 55‑b/c subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer, visit the Career Mobility GOT‑IT website.

Skills

• Prepare, understand, and interpret written materials
• Use office equipment such as computers, photocopy equipment, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (telephone and in‑person)
• Perform tasks accurately with attention to detail and within specific time frames
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Good organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Adaptable to interruptions and changes in work routine
• Perform simple mathematical calculations as necessary
• Contribute to an inclusive and diverse work environment

Pay

Position may be filled at:

• Employees Retirement System Examiner Trainee (equated to SG‑6): $37,862
• Employees Retirement System Examiner 1 (full performance, SG‑9): $44,560

Salary is non‑negotiable and based on the candidate’s education, experience, and previous state service. Trainees advance to Examiner 1 SG‑9 upon successful completion of the traineeship.

Schedule

The Office of the New York State Comptroller supports telecommuting where reasonable based on mission and operational needs. Employees new to OSC are generally restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After that period, if the employee’s primary residence, duties, and performance align with telecommuting and operational needs, they may be allowed to telecommute up to 5 days per pay period (may be approved for fewer days).

Benefits

• State pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) — exchange accrued leave for health‑insurance credit
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• Continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs
• OSC Mentoring Program