BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR (Special Administrative Assistant II) - Range 22 / EXE

Executive Position

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage. DEPARTMENT : Human Resources HOURS OF WORK : Monday through Friday; 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. LOCATION : 632 West 6th Avenue Suite 605

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Serve as lead within the Benefits Team. Responsible for administration of the self-funded health plan, including health claims, Consolidated Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Retirement plans, and liaison for the employee wellness clinic. Responsible for operation efficiencies, strategic cost containment initiatives, consistent application of benefit plan decisions and ensuring payment to vendors. Monitor applicable Municipal funds. Act as project manager for SAP design changes, Requests for Change (RFC), coordination of Support Pack testing, and development of vendor requirements within SAP. Coordinate Open Enrollment and provide new hire benefit information. Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) projects, administration of Committees, and special projects. Collaborate with Director of Benefits on negotiations, renewals of contracts, health plan strategy, and implementation. Ensure benefit plans comply with appropriate legal requirements in the Municipality of Anchorage's (MOA) Flexible Benefits Section 125 Plan Document, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Labor (DOL), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Health Care Reform, and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Responsible for annual Affordable Care Act processes, including Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fees, 1094C / 1095C reporting, and appeals. To serve as a representative of HR and apply the appropriate MOA policies, train other employees, and oversee the work of others. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and / or program support.

OR

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline and seven (7) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and / or program support.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline and five (5) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and / or program support.

OR

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline and three (3) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and / or program support.

Instructions to applicants :

• Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this position.
• Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.
• Submit contact information for three professional references.
• Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded or diploma
• If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.
• If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.
• Submit a current copy of your driver's license (front & back)

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http : / / www.uscis.gov / E-verify . E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment. Military Service Interview Preference : Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion. Application Process : Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note : The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627. For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.