Overview
From $56,807 to $72,429 Annually
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
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.
Transfer:
For 70.1 transfer to Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 3, SG-15, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-13 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 (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
Provisional and/or Non-Competitive promotion (NCP) qualifications:
You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller; AND have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 2 (SG-12)(formerly Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 3, SG-12).
Provisional and/or NCP notes:
If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is more than three, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a provisional promotion under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties
- Reviewing and approving pension death cases
- Demonstrate proficient working knowledge of the NYS Retirement and Social Security Law, the Codes Rules and Regulations of the State of NY as well as NYSLRS Policies and Procedures as they apply to benefit calculation.
- Apply knowledge to problem solving including the review of subordinate staff’s case work, returning cases for correction if necessary.
- Assists in training, development and evaluation of staff
- Provide ongoing training for subordinates as part of reviewing work and answering questions.
- Maintain a work environment with minimal distractions and focused on achieving production goals and developing expertise in Retirement and Social Security law.
- Regularly assesses examiners strengths and weaknesses in applying RSSL, regulations and policies and procedures in order to identify areas in need of additional training.
- Complete semi-annual performance evaluations, providing constructive and positive feedback.
- Oversees unit production
- Provide ongoing training for subordinates as part of reviewing work and answering questions.
- Maintain a work environment with minimal distractions and focused on achieving production goals and developing expertise in Retirement and Social Security law.
- Regularly assesses examiners strengths and weaknesses in applying RSSL, regulations and policies and procedures in order to identify areas in need of additional training.
- Complete semi-annual performance evaluations, providing constructive and positive feedback.
- Supervises a staff of subordinate employees
- Monitor staff daily as to adherence to policies regarding time and attendance, as well as internet, e-mail and phone usage.
- Ensure that Civil Service and Departmental personnel policies and procedures are followed.
- Encourage employees’ good performance, providing leadership and direction by utilizing supervisory tools such as coaching, counseling, mentoring and training.
- Responds to member, employer and third party inquiries, both written and verbal.
- Effectively resolve problems and respond to employer and member telephone / email inquiries concerning the processing and completion of a difficult and / or complicated retirement calculation case,
- Explain interpretation of very difficult sections of the RSSL.
- Personally handles calculation of difficult / specialized cases
- Utilizes proficient working knowledge of the NYS Retirement and Social Security Law, the Codes Rules and Regulations of the State of NY as well as NYSLRS Policies and Procedures to problem solving the most difficult and / or specialized benefit calculation cases.
- Provide examiners with clear instructions on how to recognize cases that should be referred to ERSE 4.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Has knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, legal opinions, and established written procedures of New York State and Local Retirement Systems.
- Be able to communicate complex benefit information to Systems members, demonstrating excellent listening, written and verbal communications skills
- Must be able to prepare, understand and interpret written materials,
- Be familiar with the principles and practices of administrative and technical supervision.
- Must skilled in arithmetic reasoning and able to perform high level complex calculation.
- Must be able to cross train, coach, mentor and transfer knowledge of benefit calculations to staff.
Additional Comments
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 (518) 474-1924.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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
David Heaphy
P: (518) 474-1924
F: (518) 486-6723
[email protected]
Division Contact
Katrina Connelly
[email protected]
To Apply
Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #07425-DJH on your cover letter for proper routing. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.