Review Vacancy
AgencyTeachers' Retirement System
TitleOffice Assistant 2 (Calculations) 1823
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $34849 to $45470 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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 employment); OR 2) Eligible for reassignment by virtue of having permanent competitive service as an Office Assistant 2 Calculations (G-9); OR 3) eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1, 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description The position is part of the Input Unit in the Resource Unit of the Member Relations Division. The Office Assistant 2 (Calculations) is responsible for performing difficultoperations involving the assembly of data required in the calculation of a retirement allowance, death benefit or other member-related benefit; preparing estimates of retirement benefits payable under the various options at a specified future date; calculating actual benefits at the time of a member's retirement, death, or refund; checking service records to determine members' eligibility for benefits; determining member eligibility for prior service credit and military credit; reviewing employer reports and correspondence containing salary data for members and retirees; preparing routine correspondence for members and retirees and other parties; and assists with telephone inquiries for general information. Unit duties will include:
-Inputting and processing requests for membership applications-Inputting for various production processes in the Member Relations Division-Provide general clerical processing and records maintenance support for theunit-Other duties consistent with the classification standard for the position
Additional Comments -Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
-Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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