New York City Department of Education

Position Type:
Administrative and Central Office
Office Title/Functional Title:
Retirement System Assistant, BERS - 26040
Civil Service Title:
Assistant Retirement Benefits Examiner
Level:
N/A
Division/Office:
Board of Education Retirement System
Borough:
Manhattan
Posting End Date:
10/21/2026
This position is in a civil service competitive class that is subject to examination. If you do not already have permanent NYC civil service status as Assistant Retirement Benefits Examiner, you will have to file to take the civil service exam for this title when offered by Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Information regarding NYC civil service exams can be found on the DCAS website. This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.
Description:
Position Summary: Under the general supervision the Retirement System Assistant performs technical work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility in the field of retirement benefits. Performs related work.
Reports to: BERS Unit Supervisor
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships: The Retirement System Assistant works closely with staff throughout BERS and other City Retirement Systems.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Reviews member records to ensure that summaries of accounting, reconciliation, calculation, and pension payroll data are accurate.
</li>
<li>Evaluates service and salary data for accuracy and identifies problems.
</li>
<li>Computes retirement benefits and participates in the analysis and evaluation of production records and trends.
</li>
<li>Responds to inquiries which have been forwarded from other units.
</li>
<li>Keeps records, searches and updates files and retrieves information using computers and paper records.
</li>
</ul>
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
<ul>
<li>An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and either:
<ul>
<li>two years of satisfactory full-time experience performing analytical, administrative or customer service tasks; or
</li>
<li>one year of satisfactory full-time experience performing mathematical, statistical, actuarial, or accounting computations in one or more of the following:
<ul>
<li>a retirement or employee benefits plan; and/or</li>
<li>for customer service in a financial institution; and/or</li>
<li>in a position requiring the application of law, rules, and regulations and the use of statistical, actuarial, or similar tables; or</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, finance, data analytics, project management, business administration, public administration and/or actuarial science; or
</li>
<li>A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory full-time experience performing mathematical, statistical, actuarial, or accounting computations in one or more of the following:
<ul>
<li>a retirement or employee benefits plan; and/or</li>
<li>for customer service in a financial institution; and/or</li>
<li>in a position requiring the application of law, rules, and regulations and the use of statistical, actuarial, or similar tables; or</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and three years of satisfactory full-time experience performing analytical, administrative or customer service tasks; or
</li>
<li>A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", “2’, "3" or “4” above. College education may be substituted for the experience described in "3" or “4” above on the basis that 30 semester credits from an accredited college may be substituted six months of required experience. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and either 9 semester credits in mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, finance, data analytics, project management, business administration, public administration and/or actuarial science from an accredited college or one year of experience as described in “1” above.
</li>
</ul>
Plus
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, individuals must have two additional years of relevant work experience.
Preferred
<ul>
<li>Experience with APRL, CHRMS, EIS, PMS, and V3.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and research skills.</li>
</ul>
Salary: $58,159 - $60,000
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.
NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.
* New York City Residency is NOT Required *
We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DOE Non- Discrimination Policy
The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

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