City of Los Angeles
BENEFITS SPECIALIST 1203 (REVISED 01/12/24)
City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
A Benefits Specialist counsels and provides information on employee benefits and retirement programs; researches and resolves issues regarding program services and benefits; performs benefit calculations; may assign, review and evaluate the work of subordinates engaged in support activities for this work; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities; and does related work. Salary
ANNUAL SALARY 63,704 to 93,145 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is 76,629 to 95,212. Notes
Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf Responsibilities
A Benefits Specialist counsels and provides information on employee benefits and retirement programs; researches and resolves issues regarding program services and benefits; performs benefit calculations; may assign, review and evaluate the work of subordinates engaged in support activities for this work; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities; and does related work. Qualifications
Two years of full time paid experience in a class at the level of Senior Administrative Clerk (formerly Senior Clerk Typist) in the administration of benefit or retirement programs, including providing counseling, researching retirement or benefit related information, providing benefit services, or performing retirement or benefit related calculations, using systems/software to obtain appropriate data;
or Successful completion of 60 semester
or
90 quarter units from an accredited college or university
and
1,040 hours of paid experience assisting in the duties listed in Requirement #1. Process Notes
For Requirement #1, applicants who lack six months or less of the above required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). For Requirement #1, qualifying experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles requires eighteen months of clerical experience with increasing responsibilities to be at the level of Senior Administrative Clerk. Therefore, non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after eighteen months of clerical experience. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. Candidates completing the exam process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Selective Certification
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: The ability to speak or write a language other than English. NOTE:
Applicants that desire to be considered for this Selective Certification must specify the language other than English in the appropriate box on the application. Applicants who fail to provide the information at the time of filing will not be considered further in selective certification. Application Process
Applications will only be accepted online on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When viewing the online job bulletin, scroll to the top and select the “Apply” icon. Online bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity. NOTE:
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure time to resolve technical issues. Applications will only be accepted online on the following dates: Filing Period 1: Jan 27, 2023 to Feb 9, 2023; Filing Period 2: Jan 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2024. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Examination Process
Examination Weight: Essay - Advisory; Interview - 100% The examination will consist of an online advisory essay and an interview. Competencies evaluated in the interview may include: Attention to Detail; Self-Management; Supervision; Fact Finding; Interpersonal Skills; Oral and Written Communication; Job Knowledge (benefit plan terminology and related laws); and other relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be found at https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and by clicking on Competencies under Benefits Specialist. Prior to the interview, applicants may be required to prepare written material related to the duties; those who do not complete the advisory essay may be disqualified.
Advisory essay windows: Filing Period 1 between March 21, 2023 and March 28, 2023; Filing Period 2 between March 18, 2024 and March 25, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled for late March to early May of the respective year. Notices will be sent by e-mail with date, time, and location may be in Los Angeles or online. For Filing Period 1, interviews may begin April 17, 2023 to April 28, 2023. For Filing Period 2, interviews may begin April 15, 2024 to April 26, 2024.
Notice
Test dates may be postponed to protect candidate safety regarding COVID-19. Candidates will be notified by e-mail if dates are postponed. Notes (EEO and Qualifications)
This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City does not discriminate on the basis of disability and will provide reasonable accommodations on request. To request an accommodation, complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the City application at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. Applications are reviewed to ensure minimum qualifications are met; candidates may be disqualified if they do not possess the stated minimum qualifications. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. You may take the Benefits Specialist examination only once every 24 months under this bulletin. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores from other administrations are merged. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six months. Promotional vs Open competing status is determined by Civil Service rules; open candidates may outrank promotional candidates if scores warrant prior to certification. For candidates seeking initial City employment, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements may apply as a condition of employment. Disaster Service Worker requirement applies to City employees. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions receive benefits; inquire prior to accepting a position. All City employees are Disaster Service Workers. Equality : The City of Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected statuses. For more information, visit https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html.
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A Benefits Specialist counsels and provides information on employee benefits and retirement programs; researches and resolves issues regarding program services and benefits; performs benefit calculations; may assign, review and evaluate the work of subordinates engaged in support activities for this work; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities; and does related work. Salary
ANNUAL SALARY 63,704 to 93,145 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is 76,629 to 95,212. Notes
Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf Responsibilities
A Benefits Specialist counsels and provides information on employee benefits and retirement programs; researches and resolves issues regarding program services and benefits; performs benefit calculations; may assign, review and evaluate the work of subordinates engaged in support activities for this work; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities; and does related work. Qualifications
Two years of full time paid experience in a class at the level of Senior Administrative Clerk (formerly Senior Clerk Typist) in the administration of benefit or retirement programs, including providing counseling, researching retirement or benefit related information, providing benefit services, or performing retirement or benefit related calculations, using systems/software to obtain appropriate data;
or Successful completion of 60 semester
or
90 quarter units from an accredited college or university
and
1,040 hours of paid experience assisting in the duties listed in Requirement #1. Process Notes
For Requirement #1, applicants who lack six months or less of the above required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). For Requirement #1, qualifying experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles requires eighteen months of clerical experience with increasing responsibilities to be at the level of Senior Administrative Clerk. Therefore, non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after eighteen months of clerical experience. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. Candidates completing the exam process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Selective Certification
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: The ability to speak or write a language other than English. NOTE:
Applicants that desire to be considered for this Selective Certification must specify the language other than English in the appropriate box on the application. Applicants who fail to provide the information at the time of filing will not be considered further in selective certification. Application Process
Applications will only be accepted online on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When viewing the online job bulletin, scroll to the top and select the “Apply” icon. Online bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity. NOTE:
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure time to resolve technical issues. Applications will only be accepted online on the following dates: Filing Period 1: Jan 27, 2023 to Feb 9, 2023; Filing Period 2: Jan 25, 2024 to Feb 7, 2024. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Examination Process
Examination Weight: Essay - Advisory; Interview - 100% The examination will consist of an online advisory essay and an interview. Competencies evaluated in the interview may include: Attention to Detail; Self-Management; Supervision; Fact Finding; Interpersonal Skills; Oral and Written Communication; Job Knowledge (benefit plan terminology and related laws); and other relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be found at https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and by clicking on Competencies under Benefits Specialist. Prior to the interview, applicants may be required to prepare written material related to the duties; those who do not complete the advisory essay may be disqualified.
Advisory essay windows: Filing Period 1 between March 21, 2023 and March 28, 2023; Filing Period 2 between March 18, 2024 and March 25, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled for late March to early May of the respective year. Notices will be sent by e-mail with date, time, and location may be in Los Angeles or online. For Filing Period 1, interviews may begin April 17, 2023 to April 28, 2023. For Filing Period 2, interviews may begin April 15, 2024 to April 26, 2024.
Notice
Test dates may be postponed to protect candidate safety regarding COVID-19. Candidates will be notified by e-mail if dates are postponed. Notes (EEO and Qualifications)
This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City does not discriminate on the basis of disability and will provide reasonable accommodations on request. To request an accommodation, complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the City application at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. Applications are reviewed to ensure minimum qualifications are met; candidates may be disqualified if they do not possess the stated minimum qualifications. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. You may take the Benefits Specialist examination only once every 24 months under this bulletin. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores from other administrations are merged. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six months. Promotional vs Open competing status is determined by Civil Service rules; open candidates may outrank promotional candidates if scores warrant prior to certification. For candidates seeking initial City employment, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements may apply as a condition of employment. Disaster Service Worker requirement applies to City employees. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions receive benefits; inquire prior to accepting a position. All City employees are Disaster Service Workers. Equality : The City of Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected statuses. For more information, visit https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html.
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