ABOUT RCSD : The Rochester City School District (RCSD), located in vibrant Monroe County on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario serves over 26,000 students, of whom more than 85% are students of color, in 46 schools and 10 alternative programs. The RCSD Board of Education and Superintendent believe that each student has recognizable and untapped potential that we all strive to discover and fulfill. In a partnership of family, school and community, our mission is to provide all students equitable access to a high quality education and graduate students who are prepared to become productive members of society. The Rochester City School District’s vision is to provide a high quality education that fosters the development of the individual talents and abilities of our students in a nurturing environment of equity. Students are our first priority and will drive each decision. Our work is centered in respect, trust, integrity and accountability.


FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Good knowledge of Social Security laws and regulations as related to retirees, working knowledge of various medical and dental plans, past and present as they apply to employees and retirees including Medicare and Medicaid; working knowledge of Federal and State laws such as the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), the Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act (OBRA), the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA), and the Deficit Reduction Act (DEFRA); working knowledge of benefits such as Flexible Spending, self-administered short term disability benefits, and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP); ability to apply collective bargaining agreements, past and present, as they relate to employees and retirees; ability to maintain accurate files; ability to resolve billing discrepancies; ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships; ability to communicate both orally and in writing; ability to research and analyze related information; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience responsible for benefits administration; OR,

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as defined in (A) above; OR,

(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), and (B) above.

NOTE: Successful completion of the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

ADOPTED: February 4, 1999
REVISED: April 6, 2000
REVISED: March 3, 2011
REVISED: May 8, 2014

Competitive Appointment:
You must have current competitive status as Assistant Employee Benefits Technician, or be reachable on the competitive eligible list

Provisional Appointment:
If you are being hired in a provisional capacity you will be required to take the Civil Service exam when it is next offered by Monroe County.

Residency:
Candidates must be residents of Monroe County for 30 days at time of permanent appointment or testing. A waiver of residency requirement may be requested, but cannot be guaranteed.