Unemployment and Retirement Specialist

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of full-time, paid, clerical experience which have involved processing or reviewing unemployment compensation claims and has involved performing payroll analysis and interacting with School District employees and PSERS representatives regarding a variety of retirement related inquiries.
• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:

○ methods and techniques associated with unemployment claims processing.

○ the principles and practices utilized to answer a variety of PSERS retirement related inquiries.

○ office principles, practices and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to:

○ understand state laws pertaining to unemployment compensation.

           ○   determine the accuracy and propriety of PSERS retirement deductions and contribution rates by reviewing and researching a variety of School District payroll transactions as well as data reported in the New Pension Administration System (NPAS).

     ○   maintain records and prepare reports.

• Ability to:

○  learn and explain the personnel policies and practices of the School District. 

○  use computer applications, including Microsoft Word. 

○   communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

○ establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this district, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.