Job description

**In order to be considered for this position, you must submit an employment application per the instructions below**

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COORDINATOR

ALLEGANY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

SUMMARY

Coordinate administration of the County’s benefit programs including medical coverage, dental coverage, group life insurance deferred compensation pension plans and other benefits. Consult with and advise employees on the eligibility for benefits. Maintain benefit records and related documents necessary for implementing benefit coverage. Assist in the preparation of employee benefit books and other employee benefit communications. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Human Resources. Work is reviewed for results obtained and consistency with County policies. Supervision is exercised over clerical and technical support staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree preferred with course work in human resources management, business or public administration, or a similar field. Professional certification (e.g., CEBS, CBP) desirable; five years of progressive professional employee benefits experience, with emphasis on medical and retirement plans preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: benefits administration in the public sector; health insurance field; local government operations and procedures; benefits-related laws and regulations; public pension systems and benefits; and current insurance industry practices, developments, and trends in the field of employee benefits.

Ability to: develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments; present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form; analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; plan, supervise and review the work of clerical subordinates; read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints; write reports and articles using original or innovative techniques or style; make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or County Commissioners; present information clearly and in an interesting manner to elected officials and the general public; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Skill in: written and verbal communications; use of personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a Classified position at Grade 107, with a salary range of $48,152 to $91,487, and eligibility for a complete benefit package, including life and health insurance, paid leave, and pension.

Applications are available in the Main Lobby

at the address below or on the Web at:

http://alleganygov.org/Jobs.aspx

(NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE)

Applications, cover letter and resume are required and must be returned to:

Allegany County Office Complex

701 Kelly Road

Cumberland, MD 21502

**Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than April 28, 2023**

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023

ALLEGANY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,152.00 - $91,487.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• progressive professional employee benefits: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (Preferred)
• Certified Benefits Professional (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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