Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 1 & Trainees

Applications Due: 07/07/2025 | Division: Retirement Services | Salary Range: From $35,177 to $50,884 Annually

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Overview

Occupational Category

Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade

Grade 06

Grade 09

Salary Range
From $35,177 to $50,884 Annually

Bargaining Unit

ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Employment Type

Full Time

Appointment Type

Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class

Competitive Class

Travel Percentage

Workweek

Mon-Fri, 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location
To Be Determined

Hours Per Week

37.5

Flextime Allowed

Mandatory Overtime

Compressed Workweek Allowed

Telecommuting Allowed

Yes

Open Positions

Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 1 (SG-9)

Employees’ Retirement System Examiner Trainee (SG-6)

Qualifications

No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.

Employees’ Retirement System Examiner Trainee

There are no minimum qualifications for this level. Please review the desired competencies section of this posting for desired qualifications.

Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 1

One year of experience performing at least one of the following tasks:
- Reconciling accounts
- Calculating payments
- Collecting and analyzing statistics and information
- Explaining policy or benefit information to the public

Competitive Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program (see below), or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Depending on qualifications, candidates may be required to serve a one-year traineeship that leads to an Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 1, SG-9 position.

70.1 Transfer

To be eligible for a 70.1 transfer to Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 1, SG-9, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to a salary grade 7 or above.

To be eligible for a 70.1 transfer to Employees’ Retirement System Examiner Trainee, equated to SG-6, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to salary grade 6 or above.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility Office website.

Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

55-b/c

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website: 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

Duties

Under the general supervision of the training/supervisory staff, ERSE 1 examiner responsibilities may include the following:

Receive, log, and prepare correspondence, documentation, and review and process member, retiree and employer applications, information and casework in the New York State and Local Retirement System.
Receive, process, and reconcile payments made to NYSLRS.
Research and determine eligibility, appropriate retirement plan, retirement/post-retirement benefit projections/calculations, and service credit based on Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL), regulations, and policies.
Perform all necessary online functions to generate a cost calculation. This includes calculation of service credit and previous full year of salary.
Respond to telephone and written inquiries from stakeholders.
Gather, compile, and prepare information and records for review.
Check the accuracy of information, complete calculations, project service credit and contribution balances in the calculation of retirement and military service credit.
Assist in the preparation of reports by gathering data, tabulating results and/or preparing simple charts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to prepare, understand and interpret written materials.
Ability to use office equipment such as computers, photocopy equipment, etc.
Excellent interpersonal skills both over the telephone and in-person
Ability to perform tasks accurately with attention to detail and within specific time frames.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Adaptable to interruptions and changes in work routine.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations as necessary.
Ability to contribute to an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Additional Comments

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Cover Letter & Resume

Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #DJH-ERSE1 on your cover letter for proper routing. Be sure to include a copy of any unofficial transcripts as there are educational requirements for this position.