Retirement & Benefits Technician 2

Salary : $27.17 Hourly

Location : Juneau, AK

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 49406

Department : Administration

Division : Retirement & Benefits

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Alaska

Division : Retirement & Benefits

Position Open To : Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit : General Government

Range : 14

Job Description

• This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the to determine if you qualify.

The Division of Retirement and Benefits is currently offering a hire incentive bonus of up to $4,000.00 to a newly hired Retirement and Benefits Technician 2.

The incentive bonus will be paid in three installments, minus mandatory deductions. Employees will be eligible for the first installment with the processing of the first full pay period after hire. Employees will be eligible for the second installment after the employee's successful completion of probation. Employees will be eligible for the third and final installment after two years of continuous employment. To receive an incentive, employees are expected to agree to a two-year term of employment with the Division of Retirement and Benefits.

The Department of Administration, Division of Retirement and Benefits is recruiting for a Retirement and Benefits Technician 2 in Juneau!

What You Will Be Doing :

This position will serve as a Retirement and Benefits Technician 2 for the Retirement Processing Team. The unit processes retirement benefits, claims, projections, and vesting letters, for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), Judicial Retirement System (JRS), National Guard Naval Militia Retirement System (NGNMRS), Elected Public Officials Retirement System (EPORS), and the Defined Contributions Plans.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture :

The Division of Retirement and Benefits administers the State of Alaska and political subdivision retirement and benefit plans. Our focus is to deliver excellent, accurate, and timely service to our member community.

Benefits of Joining Our Team : The satisfaction of working together to assist our members with their transition to retirement.

The Working Environment You Can Expect :

The workspace is located on the sixth floor of the State Office Building in downtown Juneau. The hours are from 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Who We Are Looking For :

To be successful in the position, the candidate should be able to demonstrate some or all of the following core competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) :

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link :

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

Six months of experience as a Retirement and Benefits Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Six months of entry-level technical experience that required applying basic knowledge of a retirement program, benefits program, human resources policy, or labor relations guidelines, or in preparing, receiving, reviewing and processing health, life, or disability insurance claims or payments, or processing budgetary or financial documents.

Processing," means responsibility for performing basic calculations, the accuracy of the information, and its compliance with policy and guidelines.

The experience is equivalent to Human Resource Technician 1, Administrative Assistant 1, Insurance Licensing Examiner 1, PFD Technician 2, Eligibility Technician 1, and Accounting Technician 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

One year of advanced clerical experience in an office environment where the work supported the efforts of technical or professional staff, and required some application of guidelines and policies to meet assigned responsibilities.

Application of guidelines or policy," means that written direction or accepted theory, from which deviation is not a common option, dictates the nature and process of the work.

Experience is equivalent to Office Assistant 2, Office Assistant 3, Office Assistant 4, Accounting Clerk, Secretary, and Statistical Clerk with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

One year of post-secondary education (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours from an accredited college or university equals one year) in any field.

Additional Required Information

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and / or support the required minimum qualifications / competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications / competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution / URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet in order to be considered for employment at this time.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.

NOTE : Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY : Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at : P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE

If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at :

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to : recruitment.services@alaska.gov

For applicant password assistance, please visit :

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position, please contact the hiring manager :

Kenneth Woodbury, Member Benefits Manager

Phone : (907) 465-4467

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State : See for additional information.

AVTEC

General Government

Optional Insurance Benefits

Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)

Retirement Benefits

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

Salary : $27