Please mail your completed State application to:
OPSB Recruitment & Examination Division, Room 501
301 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
THIS IS A POSITION-SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DIVISION IN BALTIMORE. THE RESULTING LIST OF ELIGIBLES WILL BE USED TO FILL THIS POSITION/FUNCTION ONLY. THOSE INTERESTED IN FUTURE VACANCIES IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL NEED TO REAPPLY AT THAT TIME.
Administrative Specialist II -09-1756-933
(List both the title and announcement number on your application.)
SALARY RANGE: $29,747 - $46,235
Salary reductions may apply per Executive Order 01.01.2009.11 - State Employees' Furlough and Temporary Salary Reduction Plan. These rates are in effect through June 30, 2010. State of Maryland salary rules apply to current State employees.
CLOSING DATE: November 17, 2009
(Application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date at the above address.)
POSITION DUTIES: The position functions as a Direct Pay Benefits Specialist with responsibility for an array of duties that include: reviewing and processing all categories of Direct Pay and Satellite agency enrollment forms; providing customer service to members, agency staff, internal staff and outside vendors; conducting research on enrollment transactions to resolve enrollment and dependent information discrepancies; mailing of time-sensitive material to members who are enrolled in the Direct Pay/COBRA benefits and pay health benefit premiums through payment coupons by a specific due date; responsibility for researching and tracking returned mail, specifically to Direct Pay/COBRA members.
All candidates must meet both the minimum and the selective qualifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Each candidate must have:
Education: Completed 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.
Experience: One year of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Notes: 1. Applicants may substitute experience as defined above for the required education at a rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours, for up to 60 credit hours of required education.
2. Applicants may substitute 90 credit hours at an accredited college or university for the required education and general experience. (This cannot substitute for the selective qualifications.)
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED): Please clearly describe your experience on your application.
1. One year of experience working in health benefits.
2. Demonstrated proficiency working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Please clearly describe your experience on your application.
Functional knowledge of various regulations for employee benefits such as COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and IRC Sections 125 and 129.
Intermediate level skills using Microsoft Office software.
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
Candidates will undergo an assessment of their Word and Excel knowledge.
TO APPLY: Please include the title of the position for which you are applying, as well as the announcement number, on your State application (MS-100). Sending the application to a different address could result in not being considered.
APPLICATIONS: Applications may be obtained by visiting our website at:
www.dbm.maryland.gov; by writing to DBM, OPSB, Recruitment & Examination Division, 301 W. Preston Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201; or by calling 410-767-4850, toll-free: 800-705-3493; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service, 800-735-2258.
QUALIFICATIONS: You must possess the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered for this position. If you are scheduled to complete an educational or licensing requirement within six months of the assessment, you may participate in the examination process. Permanent State employees may also complete necessary experience requirements within six months of the date of the assessment. However, such candidates will not appear on eligibility lists until documentation has been received that the educational and experience requirements have been met. Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week. All information used to determine your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Therefore, be sure that you accurately and thoroughly complete the application.
SELECTION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT: Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS OFFERED TO MARYLAND STATE EMPLOYEES
Medical/Health Insurance Plans:
PPO Plans
CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
United Healthcare PPO
POS Plans
CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield MPOS
Aetna Choice POS II
United Healthcare Choice Plus POS
EPO Plans
CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield EPO
Aetna Select EPO
United Healthcare Select EPO
Prescription Plan
Dental Plans:
United Concordia DPPO
United Concordia DHMO
Other Plans:
Term Life Insurance Plan
Personal Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan
Long Term Care Plan
Each medical plan includes vision coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Health Care Spending Accounts
Daycare Spending Accounts
State Retirement and Pension System
Employees are vested in the pension system after five years of employment
Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans:
457
403(b)
401(k) SECU Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Savings Bonds
Maryland Prepaid College Savings Plans
Paid Holidays: 11-12 per year
Annual Leave
Up to five years of experience, 10 days earned per year
Five to 10 years of experience, 15 days earned per year
10-20 years of experience, 20 days earned per year
20+ years of experience, 25 earned per year
Employees may carry over up to 15 weeks of annual leave per year
Personal Leave: Six days per year
Sick Leave: 15 days per year, unlimited accruement
Compensatory Leave
Military Leave
Leave Bank and Employee-to-Employee Leave Donations
Employee Assistance Program
Flextime and Teleworking opportunities for some positions
* Please note that the benefit information provided pertains to full-time, permanent employees. Health benefits coverage is available to qualified domestic partners. All benefits apply to part-time employees who work at least 50%, although leave is prorated based on number of hours worked. Contractual employees may enjoy some of these benefits.