Employees' Retirement System Examiner 1,

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description
• Receives, reviews, and processes Death Cases opened by the automated PBI Interface Process and Benefit Information Services Bureau.
• Initiates Suspension/Termination process.
• Reviews reports to confirm a death utilizing internet searches of obituaries and/or Accurint Database.
• Initiates Reclamation process.
• Determines if a Mebel generated payment must be reclaimed.
• Rejects incomplete or unacceptable documentation.
• Analyzes death related documents for acceptance including Certified Copies and missing or incorrect information that does not match our records.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller. Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program: For appointment to an Employees Retirement System Examiner Trainee (equated to SG-6) you must have:
• There are no minimum qualifications for this level. Please review the desired competencies section of this posting for desired qualifications.For appointment to an Employees Retirement System Examiner 1 (full journey level, SG-9), you must have:
• One year of experience performing at least one of the following tasks: reconciling accounts, calculating payments, collecting and analyzing statistics and information, or explaining policy or benefit information to the public.Competitive 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. Depending on qualifications, candidates may be required to serve a one-year traineeship that leads to an Employees Retirement System Examiner 1, SG-9 position.70.1 Transfer: To be eligible for a 70.1 transfer to Employees Retirement System Examiner 1, SG-9, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in a qualifying title allocated to a salary grade 7 or above.To be eligible for a 70.1 transfer to Employees Retirement System Examiner Trainee, equated to SG-6, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in a qualifying title allocated to salary grade 6 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 )Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.55b/55c Program appointment: This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center )Traineeship salary information: The position may be filled at the Employees Retirement System Examiner Trainee equated to SG-6 ($36232), or full performance Employees Retirement System Examiner 1 SG-9 ($42641) based on the candidate's education, experience, and previous state service. Salary is nonnegotiable. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Employees Retirement System Examiner 1 SG-9 following successful completion of the traineeship

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Has knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, legal opinions, and established written procedures of New York State and Local Retirement Systems.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret regulations, procedural manuals, and other documents used in routine office processing.
• Must be able to prepare, understand and interpret written materials.
• Must skilled in arithmetic reasoning and able to perform high level complex calculation.
• Ability to understand and use common office record keeping and filing systems and processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. 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 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.The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
• A state pension with vesting after five years' service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more

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