The New York City Fire Pension Fund seeks a full-time Clerical Associate Level 4/Beneficiary Processor in the Member Services Unit, reporting directly to the Unit Supervisor or his/her designee.
Under direct supervision, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Review beneficiary forms to ensure proper completion (i.e. beneficiary forms are signed and notarization is valid, primary and contingent beneficiaries are clearly identified and differentiated, percentages add up to exactly 100%, etc.)
- Enter properly completed forms in EUPS and mail acknowledgement letters to members
- Create patch sheets for properly completed beneficiary forms and transfer forms to Document Control
- Notify members who have submitted improperly completed beneficiary forms and perform follow-ups as needed
- Maintain a log of members who have been contacted regarding improperly completed beneficiary forms
- Assist with the completion and notarization of beneficiary forms completed during Probationary Firefighter Seminars and Retirement Paperwork Sessions
- Respond to phone calls, emails, and written correspondence regarding changing or confirming beneficiaries on file
- Upholding security protocols regarding the protection, processing, and dissemination of beneficiary information
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Member Services Supervisor
Required: Must be a NYS Public Notary or a Commissioner of Deeds
To apply:
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CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251
Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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 based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
