Pension Analyst Ii/Iii (Personnel Analyst Ii/Iii)

Position Description

This position announcement will be used to fill a full time, permanent Pension Analyst II/III (Personnel Analyst II/III) vacancy in the Office of Personnel with Anne Arundel County.

The Pension Analyst counsels employees on retirement options, determines retirement eligibility, and prepares benefit calculations. Responsibilities also include advising employees and supervisors on County policy, monitoring participant status, and evaluating programs for compliance with Federal, State and local laws. Job duties also include conducting pre-retirement planning seminars, testifying at public hearings and analyzing data for annual reports.

This position impacts other County departments and employees. The work involves tasks that frequently require extensive analyzing, writing and verbal communication efforts to all staff levels.

This position will be filled at the Personnel Analyst II or III level depending on the credentials and level of experience of the successful candidate.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Participates in a wide variety of personnel matters such as retirement, deferred compensation, benefits, staffing, training, employment, grievances, employee benefits, new employee orientation, and related programs.

Interprets County Charter, Code, administrative procedures, personnel policies and regulations, and contracts from departmental officials, employees, and the public.

Participates in developing and implementing new and revised personnel policies and procedures; plans and oversees program in current maintenance of classification and pay plans; helps to develop employer position in bargaining; compiles statistics; conducts surveys; and costs proposed changes in pay and benefits.

Hears grievances from employees and prepares written report.

Attends meetings of the Personnel Board; and assists board members as requested.

Performs higher level duties as required.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern personnel management, with special reference to the area of assignment.

Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the merit system and of retirement plans.

Ability to plan, organize and supervise various complex personnel programs and functions.

Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of clerical employees.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with county officials, departmental representatives, other employees, retirees, and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Personnel Analyst II - Salary: $65,158 - $122,989 annually

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration, the social sciences, or a related field; and two (2) or more years of technical experience in major phases of personnel management

Note: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, the social sciences, or a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with an equivalent combination of education and work experience in public pension administration. This is in addition to the two (2) or more years of technical experience in major phases of personnel management.

Note: Preference will be given to candidates who possess a four-year degree with major coursework in public or business administration, the social sciences, or a related field

Personnel Analyst III - Salary: $75,569 - $142,639 annually

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration, the social sciences, or a related field, supplemented by graduate study related to public personnel administration; and two (2) or more years of professional experience in the field of personnel administration

Note: graduate study related to public personnel administration may be substituted with related advanced training or certification

Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.

NOTE: This is a confidential position.

NOTE: This position requires a thorough background investigation.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with at least five (5) years of experience with defined benefit plan administration; experience with public sector plans and/or the State of Maryland Retirement plan; knowledge of pension payroll systems, QDROs, disability retirements, and Deferred Retirement Option Program; excellent public speaking and customer service skills and a demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; ability to exercise independent judgment and work with limited supervision and instruction.

Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and/or Certification as an Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) is a plus.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO

• Aetna Open Choice PPO

Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 3 years

• 13 days

• 3 to less than 15 years

• 20 days

• 15 years or more

• 26 days

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement

• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

• United Legal Benefits
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes

• No

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Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration, social sciences, or a related field?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please list your major coursework and degree earned.

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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, the social sciences, or a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis with an equivalent combination of education and work experience in public pension administration. This is in addition to the two (2) or more years of technical experience in major phases of personnel management. Does this substitution apply to you?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please list your combination of education and work experience including course work, degree earned, and relevant work history to include position title, length of time in position, and major duties.

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Was your education supplemented by graduate study in public personnel administration?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please list your graduate study related to public personnel administration and list your classes. If you do not have this, write "N/A."

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If you don't have graduate study related to public personnel administration, do you have related advanced training or certification?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please list your related advanced training or certification.

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Do you have two (2) or more year's technical experience in major phases of personnel management? If yes, please list your experience and include number of years.

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Do you have two (2) or more year's professional experience in the field of personnel administration? If yes, please list experience and include number of years.

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Do you have at least five (5) years of experience with defined benefit plan administration; experience with public sector plans and/or the State of Maryland Retirement plan; knowledge of pension payroll systems, QDROs, disability retirements, and Deferred Retirement Option Program? If yes, please list your experience and include number of years.

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Do you have demonstrated public speaking and customer service skills? If yes, please list experience and include number of years.

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Do you have a strong background using Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access? If yes, please list experience and include number of years.

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Do you have the ability to exercise independent judgment and work with limited supervision and instruction? If yes, please list your experience and include number of years.

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Do you have certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and/or Certification as an Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)? If yes, please list experience and include number of years.

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Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.

Required Question

Agency Anne Arundel County

Address Heritage Complex

2660 Riva Road, First Floor

Annapolis, Maryland, 21401

Phone (410) 222-7595

Website http://www.aacounty.org/Personnel/Index.cfm