| Post Code: D719 | |
| Announcement Number: LEPE9025 | |
| Classification Number: C0841 | |
| Open: 10/28/2009 | |
| Close: 11/12/2009 | |
| Location: Tigard | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
GENERAL INFORMATION The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is seeking Retirement Counselor 1’s. These positions are full-time, either permanent position or limited duration. These positions are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)/Oregon Public Employees Union (OPEU). This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people, which may be used to fill both permanent and limited duration vacancies as they occur in various sections of the Agency. If selected for the position, you must provide documentation of your eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History for a thorough background investigation. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. The pay on all announcements may change without notice. BENEFITS Employment with PERS will afford you a variety of generous benefits. The link below will take you to a list of benefits we offer with employment: State Benefits Page Information about PERS may be obtained by visiting the web site: www.oregon.gov/pers. TO QUALIFY Your PD100 application form and resume (optional) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section (be specific in describing your experience). To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One year of experience researching or reconciling accounts and explaining rules, programs or procedures; or One year of calculating payment amounts and explaining rules, programs, or procedures; or 12 quarter (8 semester) college level credit hours in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. To receive credit for required courses, you must submit a photocopy of transcripts. If you qualify, please see “THIS IS THE TEST” section of the announcement. PURPOSE Serve as primary contact for employers on all queries regarding member and employer research request, correction of data reporting and compliance procedures, legal interpretation and federal tax issues related to qualified plans. Reconciles demographic and financial information related to member and employer accounts. Invoices employers for contributions or refunds overpayments to employers to reconcile records. MAIN DUTIES Process audits of employer contribution reporting. Reconcile individual member accounts. Reconcile total employer and employee contributions for the year. Ensure that member contributions are correctly reported for federal income tax requirements. Serve as contact for PERS employer members and counsel on a wide variety of PERS topics. Provide information on PERS programs to employee groups as required or assigned via telephone contact or written correspondence. Invoice employers for contribution and/or service time due to members. Calculate amounts due on behalf of member. Generate invoice. WORKING CONDITIONS Typical smoke-free office setting. Occasionally necessary to deal with irate members or employers on the phone and in person Work subject to interruptions. Requires ability to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Requires ability to communicate in a variety of different media (public speaking, in meetings, on phone, email, and letters). Essential job duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. THIS IS THE TEST ATTACH YOUR ANSWER(S) TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION(S): Use a separate sheet of paper. Write down any work experience (paid or unpaid) and training that you have which is related to each question. Limit your answer to each question to no more than one (1) page. Number your answer(s) to agree with the question(s). Your application will not be accepted if it is incomplete. TEST QUESTIONS: 1. Please describe your experience researching, applying and explaining laws, administrative rules and procedures to determine benefit eligibility. 2. Please describe your experience reviewing, researching and reconciling financial and/or demographic data. 3. Please describe your experience working within a team to prioritize and organize your workload to meet deadlines and customers’ needs. HOW TO APPLY You may email, mail, deliver, or fax your completed application (PD100) materials to: PERS Human Resources 11410 SW 68th Parkway Tigard, Oregon 97223 Fax: 503-598-0262, or Email: pers.jobs@state.or.us. Applications must be received by the close date. PERS cannot be responsible for material that are misdirected, late, illegible, or missing as a result of transmitting by fax, e-mail, or lost through the mail. The application form can be obtained from www.oregonjobs.org; or www.oregon.gov/pers or by calling PERS Human Resources, 503-603-7794. If you have a disability and need an alternative format in order to complete the application, you may call 503-603-7794, or TTY 503-603-7766 to request an alternative format. After your application materials are reviewed, you will be sent a notice advising you of the status of your application and test score (if applicable). If you disagree with the results, you may request a review. Review requests must be submitted in writing and must be received within 10 days from the date listed on the notice. Accommodations for interviews will be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request. PERS is an Equal Opportunity Employer | |
