Benefits Programs Administrator

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Benefits Program Administrator will join the Food & Nutrition Team and support many different roles within a very fast-paced environment. The BPA will support not only the ESD Program Managers and Benefit Program Assistant Administrators, but also the Food & Nutrition Program Director. This team is responsible for administering the 3SVT program (SNAP), and many other sub-programs. Collaboration with the USDA's Food & Nutrition Administration, community partners and advocates of VT, and many other state liaisons will be a part of day-to-day work. A high degree if independence and teamwork is required, managing many different priorities at once and shifting focus depending on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND four (4) years or more at a professional level in human services, education, employment and training programs, policy development, data processing, or program management INCLUDING two (2) years or more of managerial or supervisory duties.
• Master's degree AND two (2) years or more of managerial or supervisory duties in human services, education, employment and training programs, policy development, data processing, or program management.
• Two years of full-time college coursework OR associate's degree AND six (6) years or more at a professional level in human services, education, employment and training programs, policy development, data processing, or program management INCLUDING two (2) years or more of managerial or supervisory duties.
• Eight (8) years of more at a professional level in human services, education, employment and training programs, policy development, data processing, or program management INCLUDING two (2) years or more of managerial or supervisory duties.
• Pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
• Undergo Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment (unless a current classified state employee seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or exercising re-employment rights).

Responsibilities

• Support ESD Program Managers and Benefit Program Assistant Administrators.
• Support the Food & Nutrition Program Director.
• Administer the 3SVT program (SNAP) and other sub-programs.
• Collaborate with the USDA's Food & Nutrition Administration, community partners and advocates of VT, and other state liaisons.
• Manage multiple priorities and shift focus based on business needs.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
• Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level