PRINCIPAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLERK 

 DEFINITION


 Performs clerical work involving a variety of complex problems
 pertaining to the processing of enrollments, adjustments, terminations
 for employee insurance, hospitalization, benefits and pension plans;
 may supervise a small unit; does related duties.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Performs and may supervise a small unit of employees involved in the
 completion and processing of various forms required for enrollments,
 adjustments, termination and additions to employee insurance,
 benefits, pension plans, which may include those required for union
 dues, garnishments and other required deductions from salary.

 Reviews, checks, verify and edit reports, computer printouts and other
 documents for accuracy.

 Researches and answers complex inquiries and resolves complaints.

 Provides information regarding employee benefits and eligibility
 requirements.

 Determines creditable service to compute retirement eligibility dates.

 Provides assignments and instruction to clerical staff and evaluates
 performance.

 Prepares or supervises the preparation of scheduled and supplementary
 reports of contributions deductions, arrearages and surpluses.

 Prepares or assists in the preparation of informational materials
 concerning benefit programs.

 Make calculations involving addition, subtraction and percentages.

 Establishes and maintains records and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 Two (2) years of clerical experience in work involving the
 processing and review of enrollments, adjustments, terminations and
 additions to employee benefit programs, insurance programs or pension
 plans.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the clerical methods, practices and procedures involved
 in the processing of various enrollments, adjustments, terminations
 and additions to hospitalization, benefits or pension plans.

 Knowledge of office methods, practices and equipment.

 Knowledge of basic arithmetic and including the calculation of
 percentages.

 Knowledge to deal effectively and tactfully with subordinates, other
 employees and the public.

 Knowledge to perform basic arithmetical calculations including
 percentages.

 Knowledge to understand and follow written and/or oral directions or
 instructions.

 Knowledge to communicate effectively for the purpose of gathering or
 providing information.

 Knowledge to maintain records and files.

 Knowledge to compile information for reports.

 Ability to provide guidance and instruction to employees.

 Ability to gather and provide information.

 Ability to complete, review and verify forms, applications and other
 documents.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
 and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: LG - 04936               MCK                 12/10/96

 This job specification is for local government use only.