SOS Retirement Specialist at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$17.327



Job Posting:

JR2025-00013417 SOS Retirement Specialist (Open)



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Job Description:

The Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems (NPERS) is looking for Retirement Specialist I to help administer and process retirement benefits for our plan members. This position will work across several departments on a variety of processes based on workload. We are looking for someone who is adaptable, innovative, team-oriented, and a problem-solver.


Under general supervision, the Retirement Specialist I counsels members of Nebraska's retirement systems, calculates and estimates annuity benefits, prepares correspondence, and performs related administrative tasks.


Length of assignment: One year


Please attach a resume with your application.

• Process retirement applications and accompanying forms and documents.


• Validating accounts and calculating estimates.


• Informs members on retirement plans, benefits, and beneficiary options.


• Verify salary and service information with employers to ensure compliance with internal procedures.


• Prepare and send correspondence.


• Conduct research on member records to ensure accurate information.


• Respond to written and verbal inquiries.


• Organize and maintain records to facilitate efficient processing and compliance with established policies.

Requirements/Qualifications




Minimum Qualifications: One or more years of coursework, training, and/or experience in office support or secretarial functions, including typing responsibilities and one years experience as a Retirement Specialist Trainee or in a similar role involving benefit calculations and customer service related to retirement plans.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Maintain and ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive information.


• Understanding of office procedures and basic mathematical calculations.


• Proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and composition for proofreading and correspondence.


• Ability to type at a minimum rate of 40 words per minute (net).


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Ability to have regular and punctual attendance to support deadline driven processing.


• Attention to detail and the ability to proofread and detect errors in documents.


• Ability to operate office equipment and maintain organized filing systems.


• Capability to work positively and professionally with the public and agency staff in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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