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SalaryThe Division of Human Resources has an exciting opportunity for a detail oriented, customer focused professional to join its team and assist with the administration of St. Louis County's Employee Retirement System. The Specialist will perform various customer service and administrative functions to support the Retirement Board, retirees, and current employees. Duties include processing benefit calculations and payments, maintaining frequently used software programs, recording the tracking of services administered, processing customer requests through ticketing system, and completing pertinent reports as requested.
The typical starting salary range is between $40,539.20 - $48,647.04 annually depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.Retirement Board Preparation
- Assemble and distribute all required materials for Retirement Board composed of both private citizens and fellow employees, their meetings, and supporting staff while also maintaining administrative duties as requested.
- Provide meetings and/or educational classes to support employees needing information on retirement as requested.
- Work diligently to support County retirees, current county employees, and those who have left county employment but are vested to receive benefits upon meeting requirements as set forth in Chapter 204 of St. Louis County Ordinance.
- Monitor, update, train others on programs used for benefit calculation and employee access to pension data.
- Determine and prepare final retirement benefit calculations and estimates for participants, including researching and analyzing records to determine correct information in accordance with St. Louis County Retirement Plans and Ordinance.
- Prepare documents necessary to generate retirement payroll, enter Personnel Actions, supply reports from queries run using crystal reports software, and manage organization of shared drive of retiree information.
- Submit necessary requests to run retirement checks on a monthly basis.
- Provide retirement information to employees and retirees by phone, correspondence through ticketing system, email, presentation, training, or in person.
- Interpret Ordinances, policies and procedures as needed to respond to questions, seeking legal assistance as needed.
- Explain retirement benefit estimates and choices to participants past, present, and future.
- Prepare and present information, as requested, on retirement plans to County departments, at employee meetings, training opportunities, or special programs.
- Serve as liaison to outside consultants, actuary, fund investment managers, Retirement Board and independent auditors concerning retirement plans.
- Compile, reconcile and maintain statistical data related to retirement plans to be used for annual actuarial valuation as well as other reports.
- Prepare correspondence and follow-up on inquiries regarding retirement matters as requested or directed.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
Employment Type: Full-Time
