Job Description

Salary

$53,705.00 - $67,034.00 Annually

Location

Towson, MD

Job Type

MERIT

Job Number

01.145 11-2025 OBF

Department

BUDGET & FINANCE

Opening Date

11/12/2025

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 27, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week



A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Retirement Division.



A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.



Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.



All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.



List all

promotions

and changes in job duties due to

reclassification

as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.



Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.



You MUST attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.



Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

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Under general supervision, implements a county insurance benefit plan and/or performs professional administrative duties in support of the employees' retirement systems.



Coordinates and implements an insurance benefit plan. Maintains, verifies, and processes insurance transactions. Coordinates and prepares for payment premium invoices. Serves as a liaison between employees and insurance providers. Analyzes accident, damage, injury, and other insurance related reports. Receives and analyzes insurance claims. Reconciles and prepares documents for payment of insurance bills and claims. Prepares and verifies pension estimates and retirement allowance calculations. Responds to inquiries from employees, the public, and insurance providers. Provides advice and consultation regarding benefits, retirement, and related policies. Assists members of the retirement system, their families, and their beneficiaries. Speaks before groups on employee benefit topics. Researches and prepares estimates of benefits. Prepares and maintains accounting and other records and files associated with benefits administration. Compiles and prepares statistical and narrative reports.
Keeps current with applicable laws, codes, and policies.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required.


(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

(Additional experience as described in the examples of essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

Knowledge of office procedures. Ability to implement retirement system and insurance benefit programs. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, beneficiaries, and insurance providers. Ability to perform accounting clerical duties. Ability to maintain files and records.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of County employee retirement and insurance benefit programs. Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to insurance benefit and retirement system administration. Knowledge of accounting clerical procedures. Skill in implementing retirement and insurance benefit programs. Skill in performing mathematical calculations. Skill in analyzing reports and claims. Skill in accounting clerical duties. Skill in the maintenance of files and records.

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.



Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).



Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Benefits Specialist - Retirement Division

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204


You MUST attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

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Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Employer

Baltimore County

Address

308 Allegheny Avenue



Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone

410-887-3135

Website

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 27, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week



A vacancy exists in the Office of Budget and Finance, Retirement Division.



A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.



Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.



All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.



List all

promotions

and changes in job duties due to

reclassification

as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.



Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.



You MUST attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.



Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

----------------------


Under general supervision, implements a county insurance benefit plan and/or performs professional administrative duties in support of the employees' retirement systems.



Coordinates and implements an insurance benefit plan. Maintains, verifies, and processes insurance transactions. Coordinates and prepares for payment premium invoices. Serves as a liaison between employees and insurance providers. Analyzes accident, damage, injury, and other insurance related reports. Receives and analyzes insurance claims. Reconciles and prepares documents for payment of insurance bills and claims. Prepares and verifies pension estimates and retirement allowance calculations. Responds to inquiries from employees, the public, and insurance providers. Provides advice and consultation regarding benefits, retirement, and related policies. Assists members of the retirement system, their families, and their beneficiaries. Speaks before groups on employee benefit topics. Researches and prepares estimates of benefits. Prepares and maintains accounting and other records and files associated with benefits administration. Compiles and prepares statistical and narrative reports.
Keeps current with applicable laws, codes, and policies.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required.


(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

------------------


Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

(Additional experience as described in the examples of essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

Knowledge of office procedures. Ability to implement retirement system and insurance benefit programs. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, beneficiaries, and insurance providers. Ability to perform accounting clerical duties. Ability to maintain files and records.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of County employee retirement and insurance benefit programs. Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to insurance benefit and retirement system administration. Knowledge of accounting clerical procedures. Skill in implementing retirement and insurance benefit programs. Skill in performing mathematical calculations. Skill in analyzing reports and claims. Skill in accounting clerical duties. Skill in the maintenance of files and records.

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.



Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).



Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Benefits Specialist - Retirement Division

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204


You MUST attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

----------------------------

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review

- Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance

General Increases

- Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.

Longevity Increases

- In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:



Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Leave

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance

70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.