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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/08/15

Applications Due03/19/15

Vacancy ID18216

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleCalculations Clerk 2 - #938

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $33333 to $43491 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 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Minimum Qualifications EITHER 1) Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list (if you are on the eligible list for this title, you will automatically be canvassed for this position if your score is reachable for potential appointment); OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as a Calculations Clerk 2 (Grade 9); OR 3) Eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law by virtue of having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title.

Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
-Process prior and military service verifications
- Answer telephone inquiries as well as review and process member or district correspondence relating to a member's service credit.
- Maintain control of the unit's workloads including member's records, new correspondence, and prior service (costs, verifications, and payments).
- Assist with various prior and military service duties including providing military and prior service information to members and/or school districts via the telephone and/or written correspondence.
- Serve as a back up for each function within the unit and perform necessary functions as required within Department.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Comments The New York State Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS) offers a unique employment opportunity. Located at Corporate Woods, our facility features a modern office building surrounded by a natural environment. Direct access to our site via Exit 5A of Interstate 90 affords convenient centralized access to all points in the Capital District.

We stress the value of professional development and offer both on the job and formal training and development opportunities. Some of the advantages our employees enjoy include an on-site dining facility, the opportunity for flexible work hours and ample free parking directly adjacent to our building.

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

Name Human Resources Department

Telephone

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference Vacancy #938 in your reply.

To be considered for a position for which you are qualified, complete an application online. Our application may be found by visiting the NYSTRS homepage, www.nystrs.org. Once there, simply click on About Us and then Employment Opportunities. You will find a link to our employment application there. Please note that resumes will not be accepted as a substitute, in whole or part, for a completed application.

Inquiries regarding vacancy postings, minimum qualifications, or application procedures may be made by e-mail to strsrecruitment@nystrs.org.

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