(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

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Code

 Essential Functions

1

S

Plans and develops long term strategies for managing employee benefit programs; establishes schedules and methods for maintaining employee benefits, wellness, and deferred compensation programs; assists in the development of policies and procedures.

2

S

Oversees the accurate and timely processing of the City’s benefit programs; reconciliation and payments to providers, enforcement of FMLA and COBRA requirements, the development of open enrollment material and completion and accuracy of open enrollment.

3

S

Evaluates and monitors current benefit programs and the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities; confers with consultants about a variety of insurance program plan designs.

4

S

Develops and administers the employee benefits budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits budget justification for modifications to the employee benefit programs; analyzes claims and observable trends based on plan experience; monitors and controls expenditures.

5

S

Prepares employee benefit policies and procedures, composes amendments to plan documents, prepares draft staff summary reports for City Council approval and prepares various educational and promotional materials for City employees.

6

S

Coordinates annual open enrollment of employees into benefit programs; answers complex questions regarding policies and procedures related to available benefit programs. Investigates employee complaints regarding benefit claims; recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

7

S

Works with consultants and City staff to prepare proposal specifications, reviews,  and analyzes proposals and prepares recommendations; reviews all benefit contracts for accuracy, monitors contracts to ensure compliance with negotiated terms and conditions.

8

S

Develops and coordinates the City’s wellness program and a variety of other programs related to employee benefits and employee health/fitness.

9

S

Plans and supervises subordinates on program specific and/or daily tasks and activities, establishes procedures and guidelines, evaluates assigned services, coaches for performance improvement and recommendes personnel actions.

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.  Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Experience

Over five years up to and including seven years professional benefits program administration experience.

Supervision

Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or division within a department including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.  A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.

Human Collaboration Skills

Recommendations regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended.  Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary.  Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion.  Performance rewarded periodically.

Technical Skills

Advanced:  Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization-wide.  Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

Budget Responsibility

Position has limited fiscal responsibility.  May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations.  May monitor division or program/project level budget and expenditures.

Reading

Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Advanced - Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

None

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

O

Making presentations, communicating with co-workers

Sitting

F

Desk work, meetings

Walking

F

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

R

Supplies, files

Carrying

R

Supplies, files

Pushing/Pulling

O

File drawers

Reaching

F

For supplies, for files

Handling

F

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

F

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator

Kneeling

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crawling

N

Bending

O

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Twisting

O

From computer to telephone

Climbing

R

Stairs, step stools

Balancing

N

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen

Hearing

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Talking

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

N

Other
(specified if applicable)

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

Warehouse

     Outdoors

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center