Pension Associate

About us

The Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry (JIB) was established in 1943 by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union No. 3 and employers affiliated with the National Electrical Contractors Association. Its mission is to promote harmony between employees and employers, administer benefits for members and their families and improve competitiveness through progressive management, education, training, and technology.

Position: Pension Associate (OPEIU L. 153)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Weekly Rate of Pay: $974.04 base pay $80.68 (FICA Reimbursement)= $1,054.72

Department: Pension

Location: Flushing, NY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, the Pension Associate B will report to the Supervisor and work closely with various internal and external stakeholders and be responsible for various duties, including but not limited to the following:

• Open and sort mail.
• Handle and assist membership through customer service in-person and over the phone.
• Creates a detailed Participant work history, vested pension statements, and calculates monthly pension benefits.
• Help prepare Pension Committee meetings.
• Tracking disability pensioners' requirements, re-evaluations, and Early Retirement requirements.
• Assist in explaining NEBF & IBEW Pensions and all fund distributions (annuity, 401(k), etc.).
• Work closely with other departments.
• May perform other clerical duties and special projects as assigned.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional legal office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as printers, scanners, desktop computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work environment with physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This would require the ability to operate office equipment, phone, scanner, computer, lift small files/folders, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a Full-Time- Non-Exempt (OPEIU Local 153) onsite position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.

Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime when necessary.

Travel No travel is expected for this position.

Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is Preferred.
• Certified Notary Public Required.
• Must possess excellent telephone, verbal, and written communication skills to communicate with Local 3 members, internal departments, supervisor, and internal co-workers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel; ability to do data entry into database applications (i.e., File Maker).
• Flexible and willing to adapt with the needs of the department.
• Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with others.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet certain goals and expectations.
• Must be able to follow procedures and maintain an overall acceptable attendance record.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and know how to prioritize workload in an organized manner.

BENEFITS

• 10% of employer contribution to your 401K (before FICA gross-up reimbursement) without mandatory matching, vested immediately before.
• Basic Pay FICA reimbursement (Social Security and Medicare Tax reimbursed as weekly added to compensation) = total weekly compensation.
• After completing 26 weeks of full-time employment from the permanent hire date: Free health, dental, and optical insurance - funded by the employer,NO employee premium. Coverage thru Magna Care PPO (Medical), Express Script for Prescription, DDS/Empire Dental, In addition, eligible employees may use JIB Medical P.C.
• Short-Term Disability and NYS Long-Term Disability.
• NYS Paid Family Leave.
• Jury Duty and Death in family bereavement days off.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Vacation.
• Retirement plan – Defined Pension Plan with vesting and age requirement, fully funded by employer.
• Life Insurance.

Other Duties/Special Projects

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note this is not legally binding and is subject to change at any time. This is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,054.72 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

Experience:

• MS Words: 1 year (Preferred)
• MS Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Notary Public Certificate (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $81