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Retirement Benefit Specialist-161096

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Retirement Benefit Specialist-161096

Salary

$50,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

06472

Department

Retirement

Division

Retirement Admin.

Opening Date

04/23/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Our Mission

At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.

Cultural Competencies/EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Executes complex professional, administrative, and technical duties when analyzing and administering essential components of the Adams County Retirement Plan (“Retirement Plan”), while maintaining a very high level of integrity and confidentiality.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Possesses a thorough and accurate understanding of the benefits offered under the Retirement Plan.

• Performs accounting functions including reconciliation of accounts, preparing and posting general ledger entries, and data entry.

• Compile data for actuarial valuation, annual audit and monthly trustee reconciliations.

• Serves as a liaison with the Board of Retirement (“Retirement Board”), employers, attorney, actuary, investment consultant and other vendors.

• Coordinates materials for monthly Retirement Board meetings; prepares and disseminates the Board packets; prepares summaries of investment performance and Retirement Plan expenditures; and posts agenda at appropriate sites in accordance with the Colorado Open Records Act.

• Serves as Corresponding Secretary for Retirement Board.

• Attends All Board Meetings.

• Counsels active, deferred vested and disabled members to explain various types of benefits offered by the Retirement Plan; meets with surviving beneficiaries to obtain necessary information and explain available benefits and options.

• Calculates pension benefits, analyzes and responds to inquiries from active, deferred vested, disabled, retired members and beneficiaries relating to eligibility, benefit amounts and benefit options.

• Provides exceptional customer service to the employees and retirees answering their benefit questions in a timely manner and resolving problems related to payment of benefits.

• Ensures compliance with state and federal policies, procedures and laws including preparation of reports and tax filings and timely remittance of same to federal and state agencies.

• Reads, reviews, interprets and implements legislative changes affecting the Retirement Plan.

• Maintains knowledge of government regulations.

• Maintains benefit records.

• Assists with maintenance of Retirement website.

• Assists, initiates, documents and tests applications regarding operating system software changes.

Qualifications for Success

To be successful, our ideal candidate should have the following a bility to:

• Plan, assign, coordinate, organize and prioritize work

• Work independently

• Maintain accurate, neat and complete financial and retirement records

• Perform arithmetic calculations including fractions and percentages

• Research, compile and present financial data

• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial and accounting records

• Read, learn and apply complex policies, procedures and laws

• Learn and apply state and county retirement codes, regulations and laws related to death benefits and divorce settlements

• Learn and apply actuarial principles pertaining to retirement system funding

• Clearly explain irrevocable retirement options to retirees

• Interact effectively with participants in sensitive and stressful situations

• Use personal computers and word-processing, database management and spreadsheet applications

• Enter data using computer keyboard

• Maintain confidentiality of member data

• Write clear and concise letters and reports using proper English, punctuation, spelling and grammar

• Work effectively under deadlines

• Communicate effectively, clearly and concisely.

More Qualifications for Success

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in business administration, public administration, benefits administration, finance, economics, accounting or certifications in Employee Benefits such as Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Retirement Plans Associate (RPA), Certificate of Achievement in Public Plan Policy (CAPPP)

• Two years of professional retirement administration experience.

OR

• A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Experience providing retirement benefits administration for a public employee’s retirement system or comparable retirement system, including experience with operating system software (PensionGold, QuikBooks) is highly desirable.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

• Generous Vacation/Sick leave

• Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Plan

• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Fitness Center

• Employee Health Clinics

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Recreation Center Discounts

• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Wellness programs

• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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  Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree

• Yes, I understand but disagree.

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  To assess how your experience aligns with our requirements, please select the highest level of education and professional experience from the following options that best reflects the credentials necessary for performing the duties of this position:

• Two years of professional retirement administration experience AND Associate's Degree in business administration, public administration, benefits administration, finance, economics, accounting or certifications in Employee Benefits such as Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Retirement Plans Associate (RPA), Certificate of Achievement in Public Plan Policy (CAPPP).

• A combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

• None of the above.

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  Please explain your professional retirement administration experience. If you do not possess this please enter N/A.

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  If you selected the combination of training education and experience in lieu of the degree and experience, please explain how you meet the required knowledge and skills for this position. If not, please enter N/A.

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  Please indicate if you have any of the following certifications:

• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

• Retirement Plans Associate (RPA)

• Certificate of Achievement in Public Plan Policy (CAPPP)

• Other certification in Employee Benefits

• None of the above

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  Please explain your experience with public employee retirement software or comparable retirement systems, including but not limited to PensionGold or Quikbooks. If you possess no prior experience please enter N/A.

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Agency

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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