Retirement Specialist I

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600. Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Counsel and/or interview members contemplating retirement; provide information and explain policies, procedures and Retirement law, ensure eligibility and advise on benefit options and procedures for applying for benefits under the 1937 Retirement Act Law. Research and verify member information such as contributions, interest, purchases, refunds, total service time credited; accurately calculate and verify retirement estimates, calculate costs for purchase of service credit, benefits, provide benefit options, verify employee contributions and service credits, process applications and all supporting documents necessary to the retirement application process in accordance with laws, rules and regulations. Advise applicant of benefit options; assist in the completion of application forms, tax withholding forms, and beneficiary forms. Monitor the status of fund participants, initiating correspondence as appropriate. Write, edit, produce and disseminate newsletters, booklets, bulletins, benefit statements, and other written materials. Make presentations providing information about the retirement system to members, retirees, County management and other participating employers. Generate records and prepare responses to California Public Records Act requests. Perform a variety of routine and non-routine clerical/administrative duties in support of the department such as answer phone calls, greet visitors, sort and distribute mail, perform accounts payable and receivable functions, process department payroll, purchasing, make travel arrangements and process travel claims, update forms, information bulletins and website materials, etc. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED, supplemented with course work in accounting or business; and one (1) year of experience performing general office duties such as typing, filing, and answering telephones; or any