Insurance Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least three (3) years in personnel/human resources, employee benefits administration, or very closely related administrative experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess some accounting skills.
• Must also possess a current, valid Louisiana driver's license.

Education

Requires an accredited Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance to substitute for some of the required experience.

Physical Requirements

• Must by physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines and equipment, which includes a computer, typewriter, printer, telephone, copier, etc.
• Must be able to exert up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry weights a minimum of ten (10) pounds.

Supplemental Information

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.
• Life Insurance: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company.
• Retirement System: The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana.
• Deferred Compensation: The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual.
• Holidays: Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor.
• Annual and Sick Leave: Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service.

Experience

• Enrolling New Employees in Healthcare: N/A
• Handling Terminations, COBRA, Changes in Beneficiaries: N/A
• Explaining and Assisting Employees and Retirees with Coverage Options: N/A
• Bookkeeping/Accounting Duties: 05 Years

Educational Level

Highest Level of Successfully Completed Education: Associate's degree

Driver's License

Current, Valid Louisiana Driver's License: YES