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Retirement Benefits Officer Print ( Apply ? Retirement Benefits Officer Salary $43,950.40 - $71,198.40 Annually Location Des Moines - 50321 - Polk County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-01203 Agency 553 Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Opening Date 11/08/2024 Closing Date 11/18/2024 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact melinda.rushing@ipers.org Description Benefits Questions Job Description The Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) is seeking a professional to join our team in the Benefits Division as a Retirement Benefits Officer. IPERS is looking for a team player who is a customer service focused, self-starter interested in performing a variety of duties. Who We Are: IPERS is the state's largest public retirement system. The Iowa Legislature created IPERS in 1953 to attract and retain quality public employees, including those who teach our children, maintain our roads and parks, care for our most vulnerable residents and protect our citizens. Today, IPERS is a trust fund of more than $40 billion that pays more than $2.6 billion in annual benefits. What You'll Do: Learn and maintain in depth knowledge of benefit provisions. Provide pre-retirement phone, web based, and face-to-face retirement counseling. Analyze member accounts and prepare estimates of retirement benefits. Review and process retirement, refund, and death benefit applications. Answer inbound member phone calls. Work hours during the training period (approximately 6 months) will be 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. After the training period, the work hours will be 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, What We Offer: Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Insurance benefits start on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental premiums can be foundhere ( . Paid time off - separate vacation and sick leave - accruals begin on day one. Paid Holidays (nine per year) Flex Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (IPERS) Voluntary Retirement Plan (Retirement Investors Club) Opportunities for professional growth and development Unlock the complete value of the State of Iowa benefits with theTotal Compensation Calculator ( . Find out more: State of Iowa -Benefits at a Glance ( . Finalists are subject to a background check. Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree; OR one year of full-time experience in job interviewing referral and/or placement, credit investigation, collection work or related public contact work obtaining, analyzing and/or evaluating data may be substituted for each 30 semester hours of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years; OR employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes the equivalent of two years of full-time work as a Retirement Benefits Technician. For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. ( Why Choose the State of Iowa? At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset - our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice. Our Robust Benefits Package Includes: Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise. Keep in mind, your wage is just one part of your total compensation. Unlock the complete value of your employment with the State of Iowa by using our user-friendlyTotal Compensation Calculator ( .Gain insights into your comprehensive annual compensation, including salary and State-provided benefits. Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost. Retirement Planning: We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS ( . Paid Time Off: Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters. Professional Development: Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program. Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation. Join Us - Elevate Your Career: Ready to elevate your career with the State of Iowa?Click here ( to explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique. Your success is our priority! 01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa. Yes - I understand and agree. No 02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq? No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq 03 Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree? IF YES - Do you have three years of full-time experience in job interviewing, referral and/or placement, credit investigation, collection work, financial planning, selling insurance, stocks or bonds, or related public contact work obtaining, analyzing, and/or evaluating data? Yes - I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree AND have three years of the required experience. I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree BUT DO NOT HAVE three years of the required experience. I have not graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree 04 Do you have three years of full-time experience in job interviewing, referral and/or placement, credit investigation, collection work, financial planning, selling insurance, stocks or bonds, or related public contact work obtaining, analyzing, and/or evaluating data? IF YES - Do you have an ADDITIONAL FOUR YEARS of work experience in the areas listed above (not counting years already accounted for in part 1 of this question) AND/OR post high school education. Thirty semester hours of post high school education equals one year of experience. Yes - I have the three years of experience in the areas required AND the additional four years of experience/post high school education Yes - I have the three years of experience in the areas required BUT DO NOT HAVE the additional four years of experience/post high school education No - I do not have the three years of experience in the areas required 05 Are you a permanent State of Iowa employee - Executive Branch? IF YES - Do you have two years of full-time work experience as a Retirement Benefits Officer for the State of Iowa? Yes - I am a permanent State of Iowa employee - Executive Branch - and have two years of full-time work experience as a Retirement Benefits Officer for the State of Iowa Yes - I am a permanent State of Iowa employee - Executive Branch - BUT DO NOT have two years of full-time work experience as a Retirement Benefits Officer for the State of Iowa I am not a permanent State of Iowa employee - Executive Branch Required Question Agency State of Iowa Agency 553 Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Address 7401 Register Dr Des Moines, Iowa, 50321 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

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