Employees Retirement System Examiner 2

Applications Due: 07/07/2025 | Division: Retirement Services | Salary Range: From $48,956 to $59,757 Annually

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Overview

Occupational Category

Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade

Grade 12

Salary Range
From $48,956 to $59,757 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
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236

Hours Per Week

37.5

Flextime Allowed

Mandatory Overtime

Compressed Workweek Allowed

Telecommuting Allowed

Yes

Qualifications

Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

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

Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:

To qualify, you must have:

Two years of experience performing at least one of the following tasks: reconciling accounts, calculating payments, collecting and analyzing statistics and information, or explaining policy or benefit information to the public.

An associate degree (or higher) can be substituted for two years of the required specialized experience.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications

You 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.

70.1 Transfer

For 70.1 transfer to Employees’ Retirement System Examiner 2, SG-12, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-10 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

Confirm eligibility and initial benefit payments by interpreting and applying appropriate New York State and Local Retirement System Law, policy, and regulation.
Perform adjustments involving complex mathematical equations.
Determine benefit eligibility for members and retirees.
Finalize retirement benefit payments.
Receive and respond to the full range of inquiries from stakeholders.
Oversee the processing of transactions.
Develop and test modifications to existing automated correspondence and calculations due to changes in the law.
Review and prepare member cases related to the New York State & Local Retirement Systems.
Process retirement calculations that require application of specialized law and procedures.
Function as technical supervisor of Office Assistants and ERSE 1s.
Review calculations and work completed by staff and ensure compliance with all relevant policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
Ensure the prompt and accurate processing of work unit assignments.
Act as the unit’s liaison with other units.

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 complex 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 #168973-ERSE2 on your cover letter for proper routing. Be sure to submit an unofficial copy of any transcripts you may have with your cover letter and resume if using an associate or higher degree as an experience substitution for this title.