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OFFICE SPECIALIST

Nebraska State
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Oct 2024

About the role

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Retirement Systems - Agency 85


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$16.277


Job Posting:

JR2024-00010345 OFFICE SPECIALIST (Open)


Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

10-08-2024


Job Description:

Come join the family of the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems (NPERS). NPERS prides itself in being a group of dedicated individuals working together to administer retirement benefits of the public employees in the state of Nebraska. Under general supervision, this position requests and verifies service information of members; requests, researches and reviews members' records; prepares correspondence; uses word processing and spreadsheet software; performs data entry and verification; and performs related work as assigned.

State employment offers great benefits! During your first year here at NPERS, you’ll receive 13 paid holidays per year, you can earn 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year, have your retirement contributions matched at 156%, have 79% of your medical insurance premiums covered by your employer, and much more!

Do you have student loans? We are also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Examples of Work/Job Duties:

• Request and verify service information of members using good communication skills (written and oral). Ensure this information is accurate and complete before giving to the Benefits area to calculate the members' benefits.
• Request, research, and review members' records using a personal computer and school reporting images.
• Add or change member information on our NPRIS system, such as demographics, enrollment, and beneficiary information.
• Work with members and employers through oral or written communication to obtain missing information or correct errors on members' documents or their files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hiring rate: $16.277 per hour

Work schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Job location: This position works in the office at 1526 K Street, Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68508.

To learn more about NPERS, please visit our website at npers.ne.gov.


 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:  Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods, including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; research; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency. OR Experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and have established a history of excellent attendance.


 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Knowledge of office procedures. 
  • Knowledge of grammar and spelling.
  • Possess good reasoning skills. 
  • Knowledge and/or experience with Microsoft Office Suite products. 
  • Ability to communicate in person and by telephone, computer, email, or correspondence to exchange information and ideas
  • Ability to summarize technical data and results of research.
  • Ability to have regular attendance.
  • Ability to become knowledgeable of the various Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Plans, and past, present, and pending legislation and agency policies.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well with others.


 


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, d

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