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AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleEmployee Benefits Representative 1/Trainee (2 positions)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $37820 to $61908 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Swan Street, Core 1 Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Minimum Qualifications Employee Benefits Representative 1, SG-18: eligible for a 52.6 transfer.
Employee Benefits Representative Trainee 1, NS: Reachable on the PCO eligible list, eligible for a Section 70.1 or 70.4 transfer, or 55-b/c eligible (Must have Bachelor’s Degree and 55b/c designation letter to qualify)

Duties Description Under the supervision of an Employee Benefits Representative 3 (Contract Management), the duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Participate in the management of the day-to-day relationship between the State and various contractors including identifying areas of deficiency and taking appropriate action to seek satisfactory resolution of problems; research/analyze industry practices related to assigned contracts and make recommendations to current program design/operations; research and implement new legislation affecting assigned programs; assist with the development of program training modules and their presentation to EBD employees and State agency Health Benefit Administrators; and monitoring MWBE compliance.
• Work with vendors and/or EBD staff to research and resolve complex and/or high profile workers’ compensation or health benefits issues that are referred by other EBD staff, GOER and union representatives; prepare written responses summarizing findings and resolution; answer calls in EBD call center, as needed.
• Participate in the competitive bid process, including: reviewing Office of State Comptroller procurement guidelines; assisting in writing Requests for Proposals and developing evaluation criteria; evaluating bidders’ proposals; preparing recommendation memoranda; completing vendor responsibility determinations and responding to FOIL requests related to the procurements.
• Work with Counsel’s office to develop contract language and negotiate satisfactory terms with vendors; analyze financial impact of proposed contract amendments; prepare responses to inquiries from OSC as part of the contract approval process.
• Assist in the development and analysis of statistical data and program proposals; attend and document negotiation sessions.
• Respond to the operational needs of the Contract Management Unit as requested.

Additional Comments AUTHORIZATION TO FILL THESE POSITIONS ARE PENDING DIVISION OF THE BUDGET APPROVAL

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

Name Mary Jane McGuire

Telephone 518-473-4306

Fax 518-473-4331

Email Address resumes@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street Agency Building 1, 9th Floor

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

Notes on ApplyingWhen applying, please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the qualifications for appointment. Please also indicate the title and vacancy ID.
Please note: If applying as a 55b/c candidate with a bachelor's degree, please attach a copy of your 55b/c approval letter.