SENIOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLERK

 DEFINITION:
 
 Under  direction, performs responsible clerical work of  moderate
 complexity and/or takes the lead over other employees involved in
 the  processing  of  enrollments, adjustments,  terminations  and
 additions  for employee insurance, hospitalization, benefits  and
 pension plans; does other related work.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Performs or takes the lead over other employees involved  in  the
 completion   and  processing  of  various  forms   required   for
 enrollments, adjustments, terminations and additions to  employee
 insurance,  benefit and pension plans, which  may  include  those
 required  for union dues, garnishments and other deductions  from
 pay.

 Reviews,  check, verify and edit reports, printouts, applications
 and other documents for accuracy.

 Gathers and compiles needed information.

 Researches and answers inquiries and resolves complaints.

 Provides  information regarding employee benefits and eligibility
 requirements.

 Assists applicants in filling out required forms.

 Processes  Social  Security  and/or  disability  applications
 as needed.

 Prepares quarterly reports and supplementary reports of
 contributions, deductions, arrearages and surpluses.

 Prepares or assists in the preparation of brochures, bulletins
 and  pamphlets  relative to employee benefit programs, insurance
 and pension plans.

 Maintains records of various accounts and disbursements.

 Calculates  payroll deductions, makes extensions  and  calculates
 percentages.

 Occasionally  operates  varied  types  of  office  machinery  and
 equipment.

 May  take  the lead over other employees by providing advice  and
 guidance in completion of work assignments.

 Maintains records and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

       One  (1) year of clerical experience in work involving  the
 processing  and review of enrollments, adjustments,  terminations
 and additions to employee benefit programs, insurance programs or
 pension plans.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees  will  be required to possess a driver's  license
 valid in New Jersey only  if the operation of a vehicle,  rather than
 employee  mobility, is necessary to perform essential  duties  of
 the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of office methods, practices and equipment.

 Knowledge  of  basic  arithmetic  including  the  calculation  of
 percentages.

 Ability  to  perform  basic arithmetical  calculations  including
 percentages.

 Ability  to  understand, remember and execute  written  and  oral
 directions and instructions.

 Ability  to  provide guidance and direction in the  execution  of
 routine office tasks.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to complete, review and verify forms and documents.

 Ability to gather and compile information and data.

 Ability  to  utilize  various types of electronic  and/or  manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  
 or related units.

 Ability  to  read, write, speak, understand, and  communicate  in
 English   sufficiently  to  perform  duties  of  this   position.
 American  Sign  Language or Braille may  also  be  considered  
 as acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform  essential  functions  of  the  job  after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   
 If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
 the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
04730
L
C
  
N/A
04
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

12/15/1999