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THE TEAM: The Marin County Employees' Retirement Association (MCERA) assists the Retirement Board in the administration of the retirement system. The membership of the Association includes employees from 9 different employers.  In executing its responsibility, MCERA collects contributions from members and employers, calculates and pays retirement and death benefits, administers medical benefits for most retirees and provides education and customer service to members and employers. Learn more about MCERA.

MCERA has two (2) vacancies for Senior Retirement Benefits Technicians: one is in the Retiree Services and Payroll Unit, and one is in the Active Member Services Unit.
 
The Senior Retirement Benefits Technician in the Retiree Services Unitprovides retired member services including reconciling the retiree payroll, medical premiums, and other reports; provide retiree services for the most complex cases by counseling retired members on retirement and medical plan benefits; provide highly technical support to the supervisor; and support other team members.  They may perform other duties as assigned within the classification.
 
The Senior Retirement Benefits Technician in the Active Member Services Unit provides active member services.  These services include performing highly complex retirement benefits calculations; auditing and reconciling member accounts; leading member workshops; providing customer service to active members; providing highly technical support to the supervisor; and supporting other team members. They may perform other duties as assigned within the classification.

Our Highly Qualified Candidate possesses experience with payroll or retirement benefits administration, accounting or other work that required the use of excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and customer service.  They will have worked with payroll or retirement administration database management systems. We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills with an eye towards detail and accuracy. Additionally, this individual possesses a strong commitment to customer service and working collaboratively with other team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of records management.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Procedures, processes, terminology and forms related to the County Employees' Retirement System.
• County Employees Retirement Law of 1937, Public Employees' Retirement System, and other state or local laws related to retirement.
• Bookkeeping principles and practices as applied to a wide variety of transactions which include computerized accounting and recordkeeping systems.
• Methods and techniques of researching, proofing, evaluating, gathering, organizing and arranging data.
• Use of reference materials, documents and document control and data collection.
• Business math, English, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• General office practices and procedures.

• Perform the most complex duties related to analysis of data and information from the MCERA database system of record related to retirement benefits.
• Interpret, apply and explain specific rules, codes, regulations, procedures, policies, laws, and precedents.
• Understand and interpret the provisions of the County Employees' Retirement System, financial records, and the Retirement Act of 1937.
• Respond professionally, accurately and timely to members' inquiries; clearly explain irrevocable retirement options to retirees and employees.
• Utilize and analyze a variety of specialized databases and software programs related to retirement benefits, payroll and accounting functions.
• Assign and review the work of less experienced staff.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete financial and retirement records and files.
• Perform accurate mathematical calculations involving serial calculations from a variety of sources.
• Research, compile, and present financial data.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial and accounting records.
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive member data.
• Write clear, concise reports and work effectively under deadlines.

This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.