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AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleEmployees’ Retirement System Examiner 3, SG-15 Item#07666

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $55152 to $70317 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Minimum Qualifications You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Transfer:
For 70.1 transfer to Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 3, SG-15, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-13 or above.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Non-Competitive promotion (NCP) qualifications:
You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 2.

NCP notes:
If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description Reviewing and approving calculation cases
• Demonstrate proficient working knowledge of the NYS Retirement and Social Security Law, the Codes Rules and Regulations of the State of NY as well as NYSLRS Policies and Procedures as they apply to benefit calculation.
• Apply knowledge to problem solving including the review of subordinate staff’s case work, returning cases for correction if necessary.

Assists in training, development and evaluation of staff
• Provide ongoing training for subordinates as part of reviewing work and answering questions.
• Maintain a work environment with minimal distractions and focused on achieving production goals and developing expertise in Retirement and Social Security law.
• Regularly assesses examiners strengths and weaknesses in applying RSSL, regulations and policies and procedures in order to identify areas in need of additional training.
• Complete semi-annual performance evaluations, providing constructive and positive feedback.

Oversees unit production
• Provide ongoing training for subordinates as part of reviewing work and answering questions.
• Maintain a work environment with minimal distractions and focused on achieving production goals and developing expertise in Retirement and Social Security law.
• Regularly assesses examiners strengths and weaknesses in applying RSSL, regulations and policies and procedures in order to identify areas in need of additional training.
• Complete semi-annual performance evaluations, providing constructive and positive feedback.

Supervises a staff of subordinate employees
• Monitor staff daily as to adherence to policies regarding time and attendance, as well as internet, e-mail and phone usage.
• Ensure that Civil Service and Departmental personnel policies and procedures are followed.
• Encourage employees’ good performance, providing leadership and direction by utilizing supervisory tools such as coaching, counseling, mentoring and training.

Responds to member, employer and third party inquiries, both written and verbal.
• Effectively resolve problems and respond to employer and member telephone / email inquiries concerning the processing and completion of a difficult and / or complicated retirement calculation case,
• Explain interpretation of very difficult sections of the RSSL.

Personally handles calculation of difficult / specialized cases
• Utilizes proficient working knowledge of the NYS Retirement and Social Security Law, the Codes Rules and Regulations of the State of NY as well as NYSLRS Policies and Procedures to problem solving the most difficult and / or specialized benefit calculation cases.
• Provide examiners with clear instructions on how to recognize cases that should be referred to ERSE 3 or 4.

Additional Comments Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Has knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, legal opinions, and established written procedures of New York State and Local Retirement Systems.
• Be able to communicate complex benefit information to Systems members, demonstrating excellent listening, written and verbal communications skills
• Must be able to prepare, understand and interpret written materials,
• Be familiar with the principles and practices of administrative and technical supervision.
• Must skilled in arithmetic reasoning and able to perform high level complex calculation.
• Must be able to cross train, coach, mentor and transfer knowledge of benefit calculations to staff.

Telecommuting:
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation:
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name David Heaphy

Telephone (518)-474-1924

Fax (518)-486-6723

Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/employees-retirement-system-examiner-3/112409,no later than November 19, 2024. To access this job vacancy, copy the link above and paste it into your web browser. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.

Reference Item #07666-DJH on your cover letter for proper routing.

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division contact: Dana Pickett, dpickett@osc.ny.gov