Posting Details
PERA is a 401(a) qualified governmental plan that is governed by the New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Act and offers 31 different coverage plans, two tiers of membership and is comprised of 335 participating public employers. PERA's plans currently cover state, municipal and county employees, police, firefighters, judges, magistrates, legislators, and volunteer firefighters.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
This position is responsible for ensuring the appropriate steps are completed for a PERA member to complete the retirement process.
How does it get done?
Audits service credit, pension applications and employers certifications
Calculate purchase costs for withdrawn service, air time, military service and prior service credit
Calculate pension benefits
Counsels members on retirement options and benefits
Who are the customers?
PERA active and inactive members
PERA retirees
PERA affiliated agencies
PERA affiliated employers
Ideal Candidate
PERA active and inactive members
PERA retirees
PERA affiliated agencies
PERA affiliated employers
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalency and three (3) years of direct experience in bookkeeping, retirement processing, benefits administration, and/or auditing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess a driver's license. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Must be able to lift 25lbs.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Jessica Trujillo, (505) 372-9518 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
