City of Akron
This is professional work in the field of public employee benefits administration.
An employee in this class performs the full range of activities related to the administration of the City's group health, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement programs. Coordinates the daily administration of the City's group health, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and retirement programs. Meets with employees and retirees to explain and interpret group health and life insurance plans, voluntary benefits, retirement benefits, death benefits, coordination of benefits and unpaid claims. Coordinates benefits enrollment and updating activities. Plans, schedules and presents benefits information programs. Meets with employees anticipating age and service or disability retirement to explain application process, benefit payment options, post-retirement health insurance options and death and survivor benefits. Assists employees and retirees in completing enrollment and claim forms. Coordinates the establishment, maintenance and updating of manual and computerized databases, records and files. Oversees receipt, verification and storage of various legal documents such as birth certificates, divorce decrees and marriage licenses used for benefits processing. Administers COBRA and HIPAA provisions in accordance with federal guidelines. Plans, assigns, trains and supervises the work of subordinates. Responds to requests for information from attorneys, employees, other government agencies and providers to assure contract compliance, resolve claim issues and service problems and provide information needed for benefit plan administration. Researches records and databases and prepares various statistical and narrative reports as needed. Administers and coordinates the benefit overpayment collection and repayment programs. Drives to meetings, trainings, and job sites. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree and a minimum of two years of professional level paid experience in employee benefits administration. College coursework may be substituted by professional paid experience in employee benefits administration on a year‑for‑year basis. Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license.
Knowledge Considerable knowledge of the relevant laws, regulatory guidelines, rules, policies and procedures involved in the administration of employee benefits programs. Knowledge of the City of Akron organization including bargaining groups, occupational data and Human Resources rules and policies. Knowledge of applicable employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, COBRA and HIPAA. Knowledge of OPERS, Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (OP&F), Social Security, and other retirement and health and welfare programs.
Skills Skill in the use of a personal computer with standard and customized software. Ability to work independently. Ability to plan and effectively carry out a variety of assignments in employee benefit administration. Ability to plan, assign and evaluate the work of others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels of the public and private sectors. Ability to effectively organize, develop and convey ideas and information both verbally and in written form. Ability to conduct research, analyze data and report findings verbally and in written form. Ability to plan, organize and oversee the accurate processing of all additions, deletions and changes to eligibility records for employees, retirees, surviving spouses and dependents and to verify and process premium invoice payments. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both its hiring and employment practices.
Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.
The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol‑free workplace, the City conducts pre‑employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.
Contact: 330‑375‑2720. Email: info@governmentjobs.com.
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An employee in this class performs the full range of activities related to the administration of the City's group health, dental, vision, life insurance and retirement programs. Coordinates the daily administration of the City's group health, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and retirement programs. Meets with employees and retirees to explain and interpret group health and life insurance plans, voluntary benefits, retirement benefits, death benefits, coordination of benefits and unpaid claims. Coordinates benefits enrollment and updating activities. Plans, schedules and presents benefits information programs. Meets with employees anticipating age and service or disability retirement to explain application process, benefit payment options, post-retirement health insurance options and death and survivor benefits. Assists employees and retirees in completing enrollment and claim forms. Coordinates the establishment, maintenance and updating of manual and computerized databases, records and files. Oversees receipt, verification and storage of various legal documents such as birth certificates, divorce decrees and marriage licenses used for benefits processing. Administers COBRA and HIPAA provisions in accordance with federal guidelines. Plans, assigns, trains and supervises the work of subordinates. Responds to requests for information from attorneys, employees, other government agencies and providers to assure contract compliance, resolve claim issues and service problems and provide information needed for benefit plan administration. Researches records and databases and prepares various statistical and narrative reports as needed. Administers and coordinates the benefit overpayment collection and repayment programs. Drives to meetings, trainings, and job sites. Performs related work as required.
Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree and a minimum of two years of professional level paid experience in employee benefits administration. College coursework may be substituted by professional paid experience in employee benefits administration on a year‑for‑year basis. Possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license.
Knowledge Considerable knowledge of the relevant laws, regulatory guidelines, rules, policies and procedures involved in the administration of employee benefits programs. Knowledge of the City of Akron organization including bargaining groups, occupational data and Human Resources rules and policies. Knowledge of applicable employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, COBRA and HIPAA. Knowledge of OPERS, Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (OP&F), Social Security, and other retirement and health and welfare programs.
Skills Skill in the use of a personal computer with standard and customized software. Ability to work independently. Ability to plan and effectively carry out a variety of assignments in employee benefit administration. Ability to plan, assign and evaluate the work of others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels of the public and private sectors. Ability to effectively organize, develop and convey ideas and information both verbally and in written form. Ability to conduct research, analyze data and report findings verbally and in written form. Ability to plan, organize and oversee the accurate processing of all additions, deletions and changes to eligibility records for employees, retirees, surviving spouses and dependents and to verify and process premium invoice payments. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the City realize its full potential. The City benefits from the creativity and innovation that results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work together. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both its hiring and employment practices.
Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.
The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol‑free workplace, the City conducts pre‑employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.
Contact: 330‑375‑2720. Email: info@governmentjobs.com.
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