The Retirement Division of the State's Treasurer's Office is looking for a highly organized, independent, and proactive individual who is detail-oriented, with strong written and oral communication skills.

Retirement Specialist's collaborate with other staff to create a unified customer service approach so that potential and current retirees receive prompt responses, in person, virtually, in writing, over the telephone and via large group presentations. This position provides retirement counseling services to all members of the VT State Retirement System, VT Teachers' Retirement System as well as the VT Municipal Retirement system. This position is also responsible for assisting and advising retirement staff on needed adjustments of individual cases.

This position, 035505_Retirement Specialist (Job Requisition #49957), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Nicole.Weidman@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed in a standard office setting. Some stress may be encountered in dealing with people having difficulty in making retirement decisions or with people who are unhappy with the information being provided. Some job-related travel will be necessary for which private means of transportation is necessary.

High School diploma or equivalent AND Five (5) years or more of experience in business or public administration, employee benefits, compensation, accounting, auditing, or other fields where analysis, interpretation, and application of rules, regulations, or complex policies and procedures is a requirement of the job.

Bachelors degree in business administration, public policy or a human resources related field

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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