Employees Retirement System Examiner 2, (SG-600) Item# 08380(Multiple)

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Date Posted 06/30/26

Applications Due07/11/26

Vacancy ID218817

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AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleEmployees Retirement System Examiner 2, (SG-600) Item# 08380(Multiple)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $24.15 to $24.15 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 800 N. Pearl Street

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Duties Description Perform a variety of tasks related to the processing and maintenance of member and employer applications and data in the New York State and Local Retirement Systems. Develop familiarity with the laws, rules, regulations, legal opinions, and established written procedures of New York State and Local Retirement Systems; interpret the Retirement and Social Security Law and communicate complex benefit information to systems members; determine eligibility and benefit payments; perform high level complex calculations that have long-term fiscal implications for retirees and the Retirement Systems; answer telephone inquiries and respond to correspondence and emails from employers, members, pensioners, beneficiaries, and others; prepare various written materials and reports; provide technical direction and assistance to staff and others; and you may train, mentor, and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Minimum Qualifications One (1) 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. Acceptable experience may include, but is not limited to, experience as law clerk/paralegal in a law firm or court, hospital/physician's business office representative, health/dental/vision insurance carrier customer service representative.

Note: retail cashier/salesclerk experience with the primary function of checking out customers at a register will NOT be considered as qualifying.

OR

An Associate degree or higher or 60 semester credit hours of college-level study.

OR

30 semester credit hours of college-level study and 6 months of the experience described above.

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills with staff and customers, both over the telephone and in-person
• Possesses effective oral and written skills
• Performs tasks accurately and within specific time frames
• Operates a personal computer and effectively demonstrates a working knowledge of the PeopleSoft system, the Internet and OSC's Intranet to access Retirement Systems' laws, policies and procedures
• Demonstrates the ability to perform complex mathematical calculations as necessary
• Acquires, retains and applies extensive Retirement System knowledge to respond to customer inquiries

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.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Takeitha Kelley

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the minimum qualifications for this title. To apply, copy and paste the following link into your browser:

https://gen-oscstateofny-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=VM

Reference Item #08380(Multiple)-TBK on your cover letter for proper routing.

Included Items: 08380, 08385, 08387, 08388, 08389, 08408, 08438

Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:

Division Contact: Ashley Ritter

Email Address: ERS_Personnel@osc.ny.gov

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