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Vacancy: BENEFITS ANALYST

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

An Equal Opportunity Employer

ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION ON THE ISLAND OF

ST. CROIX

BENEFITS ANALYST

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Benefits Processing, an employee in this class is responsible for pre-retirement counseling and eligibility determination for retirement benefits.

DUTIES INCLUDE (NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE):

• Interviews applicants for retirement benefits and ensures that the application is accurate and has all the necessary supporting documents.
• Provides pre-retirement counseling to employees seeking information on retirement benefits.  Explains the advantages and disadvantages of the retirement options.
• Determines eligibility for benefits based on set rules and regulations for a retirement annuity, disability, survivor’s annuity, and death benefits.
• Computes retirement benefits using the Benefits calculator ensuring that the credited years of service include affidavits, sick leave information, leave without pay status, federal service, and other prerequisites.
• Computes retirement prior service contribution payments for applicants by reviewing their personnel, retirement, and contribution account files. Inputs prior service information in the Benefits database after computation. 
• Compiles statistical data on retirement and death benefits, refunds, age groups, and salaries.
• Investigates problems encountered when processing applicants’ case files. Obtains necessary data to provide accurate benefit information to employees and retirees. Reviews files and contact respective agencies or other sources to resolve discrepancies.
• Compiles and prepares retirement annuity and pension payrolls.  Updates and verifies the accuracy of the payrolls.
• Corresponds with departmental personnel officers and explains existing and new retirement benefit policies and procedures.
• Prepares and types of general correspondence and forms letters.  Inputs information into the Benefits database tracking system.
• Trains all new Benefit Analysts coming on board in all facets of the work required to perform their duties in their capacity of Analyst.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Business Management, or related field with five years of administrative experience.

Letter of interest, resume, and job application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. December 17, 2022. Applications can be found online at wwww.usvigers.com or picked up at the St. Thomas GERS Office location. Resumes and completed job applications may be submitted to hrdept@usvigers.com, delivered to the GERS Office, or mailed by the deadline date to:

Ms. Lorraine Murray-Richardson Human Resources

Government Employees' Retirement System 3438 Kronprindsens Gade – Ste. 1

GERS Complex - 3^rd Floor St. Thomas, VI 00802-5750

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