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Multiple Vacancies - 60009160, 60009271
The Retirement Systems Division is hiring Disability Benefits Analysts in the Disability Processing section. Applicants with employee benefits administration, case management, disability, retirement, and payroll experienceare highly desired and encouraged to apply. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.
Job DutiesForms Review- Review disability applications for accuracy and completeness
- Gather and analyze information from forms and medical documents (emphasis on accurate dates, dollar amounts, and other mathematical data)
- Follow established electronic workflows and processes to manage the claims process
Eligibility Determination- Learn and apply knowledge of the Retirement System's disability programs and interpret disability laws to ensure members qualify for disability prior to a medical determination.
- Communicate with employers to address discrepancies related to payroll, certified disability dates, and leave exhaustion
- Ensure proper benefits coordination when the applicant is receiving other benefits (e.g., Workers’ Compensation, Veteran’s benefits, Social Security)
Benefit Calculation & Processing- Daily use of Microsoft Excel to verify disability calculations are accurate and to calculate monthly benefits, offsets, overpayments, and employee refunds
- Identify and report overpayments, and work closely with internal staff to find appropriate resolutions.
About the Retirement Systems Division:
The North Carolina Retirement Systems provides retirement benefits and savings for more than 950,000 North Carolinians, including teachers, state employees, local governments, firefighters, police officers, and other public workers.Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience and duties that demonstrate the following:- Experience reviewing and processing high volumes of claims or applications, such as disability claims, bank/mortgage loans, child support payments/garnishments, insurance claims
- Experience must reflect regular use of Microsoft Excel to perform mathematical tasks such as verifying benefit calculations and payment amounts
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with employers through verbal and written correspondence
Management Preferences- Experience processing disability benefits is preferred, not required
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of related administrative experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. This position is subject to a criminal history background check through CastleBranch. In addition, one or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript). Applicants will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.This office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with highly qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (OSHR - Work for NC) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC Please visit: How Do I Get the Job
The State of North Carolina, and the Department of State Treasurer, is an Equal Opportunity Employer:- Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference
- North Carolina Army National Guard
- North Carolina Air National Guard
- Must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.
"See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. Other attachments will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Please note, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. For your convenience a couple are listed below:- International Education Research Foundation - (310) 258-9451 or www.ierf.org
- World Education Services Inc. - (212) 966-6311 or www.wes.org
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please email Department of State Treasurer at HR@nctreasurer.com. 