37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year. Includes benefits and NYS retirement. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed) Coordinates benefit programs particular to the agency such as life and health insurance, pension plans, tax deferred annuity, etc.; Conducts detailed orientation/benefit interviews with new employees to discuss fringe benefits; Acts as liaison or assists with various benefit agencies and the department concerning clarification of policies, procedures and plan updates; Maintains personnel files in connection with the agency's fringe benefit and compensation programs; Counsels retirees in application and processing of retirement benefits; Processes payroll changes in regard to salary increases, payroll deductions, etc.; Compiles bills and pay premium charges to insurance carriers as well as direct premium billing to certain classes of employees; Assures or assists in enforcing claims management procedures are in effect; Compiles bills and pay premium charges to insurance carriers; Directs premium billing to employees. Job Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER: (A) : Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree or 60 college credit hours, plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience providing employee benefit support; OR, (B) Four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent responsible clerical experience, two (2) years of which shall have been providing employee benefit support; OR, (C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. Civil Service Title: Benefits Specialist Job Number: COFTKP2-16-2024