What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOS Retirement Specialist position at State of Nebraska?
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Job Description:
Under general supervision, the Retirement Specialist I counsels members of Nebraska’s retirement systems, calculates and estimates annuity benefits, prepares correspondence, and performs related administrative tasks.
Length of assignment: One year
Please attach a resume with your application.
- Process retirement applications and accompanying forms and documents.
- Validating accounts and calculating estimates.
- Informs members on retirement plans, benefits, and beneficiary options.
- Verify salary and service information with employers to ensure compliance with internal procedures.
- Prepare and send correspondence.
- Conduct research on member records to ensure accurate information.
- Respond to written and verbal inquiries.
- Organize and maintain records to facilitate efficient processing and compliance with established policies.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: One or more years of coursework, training, and/or experience in office support or secretarial functions, including typing responsibilities and one years experience as a Retirement Specialist Trainee or in a similar role involving benefit calculations and customer service related to retirement plans.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Maintain and ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
- Understanding of office procedures and basic mathematical calculations.
- Proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and composition for proofreading and correspondence.
- Ability to type at a minimum rate of 40 words per minute (net).
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to have regular and punctual attendance to support deadline driven processing.
- Attention to detail and the ability to proofread and detect errors in documents.
- Ability to operate office equipment and maintain organized filing systems.
- Capability to work positively and professionally with the public and agency staff in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
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- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
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Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
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