Retirement and Benefits Specialist 1 (02-8012)

State of Alaska•Juneau, AK

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position ensures the successful processing of incoming retirement contributions and other related data submitted by over 150 employers from around the State of Alaska. You will lead a staff of 4 technicians in all functions of the section including payroll processing and certification. This position provides training to staff and employers around the State of Alaska. The Division is currently in the process of building a state of art retirement system which includes an employer reporting portal. You will work closely with the employers to assist with ensuring the new system is successful.

Requirements

Competency in Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Competency in Arithmetic: Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Competency in Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Competency in Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Competency in Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in public or business administration providing administrative or technical support to management in running an organization/enterprise which required some application of guidelines and policies to meet assigned responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Responsibilities

Lead a staff of 4 technicians in all functions of the section including payroll processing and certification.
Provide training to staff and employers around the State of Alaska.
Work closely with employers to assist with ensuring the success of a new state-of-the-art retirement system and employer reporting portal.