Apply »

RETIREMENT SYSTEM BENEFITS TECH1

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Oct 17, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62704-6527

Job Requisition ID:  42233

​Agency: Judges' Retirement System

Title:  Retirement System Benefits Technician I, Non-Code Position
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2024
Salary: $4,766.00 - $6,632.00 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1

 


****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Judges' Retirement System must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Essential Functions

  • Receive and process requests for forms and prepare retirement benefit estimates.
  • Calculate benefits, process refunds and calculate the cost of optional service credit.
  • Perform duties involving the application of the State of Illinois Group Insurance Program.
  • Answer questions, emails and correspondence from members regarding the completion of forms and assist with benefit related inquiries.
  • Review system-generated reports, CMS insurance discrepancy reports and membership reports and correct errors as needed.
  • Participate in staff meetings to review benefits, procedures, and methods.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college, with courses in mathematics, basic statistics, and/or business administration.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers knowledge of office practices and procedures, including agency programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Prefers extensive knowledge of composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Prefers extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, Word, and SharePoint or similar business applications.
  • Prefers elementary knowledge of the Social Security retirement, disability, and/or death benefit structure.
  • Prefers elementary knowledge of the Retirement Systems’ Reciprocal Act.
  • Prefers ability to perform detailed work involving written or numerical data and to make arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately.
  • Prefers ability to examine, extract, and record pertinent claims information from a variety of source documents.
  • Prefers ability to explain and interpret benefit procedures to members and their dependents.
  • Prefers ability to learn and apply the eligibility requirements and calculations used to compute pension, disability, and death benefits.
  • Prefers ability to present calculation results clearly in written and verbal form.

​Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday - Friday, in the office on a full-time basis; no remote work option
Work Location: 2101 S Veterans Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-6527
Agency Contact: Jenny Reichart
Email: Jenny.Reichart@SRS.Illinois.gov
Phone #: (217) 785-6955
Posting Group: Employee Services

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Apply »