The (MCERP) is seeking to fill a Manager II – Benefits Division Chief. At Montgomery County Employee Retirement Plans (MCERP), futures are made. Our County offers multiple retirement plans with total assets under management of $8 billion, serving approximately 9500 active employees and 6500 retirees. Our inclusive team does the inspiring work of impacting retirees’ lives for the better, as we manage the administration, compliance, and financial reporting for our plans. Here, you will thrive in an energizing and flexible environment, as you help lead our future and grow your career.

This newly created position is responsible for managing the day-to-day membership operations of an $8 billion multi-plan system, including a defined benefit plan, a defined benefit cash balance plan, and an RSP plan and related laws and policies; managing successful delivery of best-in-class customer service and member communications; and aligning multichannel strategic efforts, including moving member database and software improvements forward, website improvements, and other member facing communication efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plays a key role in achieving the objectives and goals under MCERP’s long-term strategic plan and implements action plans for the accomplishment of these goals.
• Directs projects and ensures the development of appropriate reports that are mandated by law or required by senior management for consideration and action.
• Exercises leadership in project management that includes the development, planning, initiation, and oversight of technology and/or financial office initiatives and deadlines.
• Recommends and implements MCERP administrative policies and procedures that improve efficiency and are cost effective.
• Ensures implementation and compliance with newly enacted legislation and retirement plan changes.
• Evaluates and coordinates competitive requests for proposals (RFP) and invitations for bids (IFB) and makes recommendations for the selection and use of technology and/or professional service providers.
• Assists and provides guidance related to forecasting, budget development, and budget implementation.
• Research new technology and provides recommendations that focus on continual improvement and future membership growth.

A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.

This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in management of a dynamic, results-oriented team, three years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.

Note: The term “executive” is further defined as a high echelon or high-level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum

qualifications.

There is no Preferred Criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants whose resume demonstrate the following:

• Leading public pension plan benefits teams
• A Master’s degree
• Managing member services
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt