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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND INSURANCE
SPECIAL DISTRICTSCode:090390 HJK
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 1

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Administers all of the insurance and benefits plans and programs for a Special District; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under administrative direction, the duties require the use of considerable independent judgment in the interpretation, administration, and implementation of the various programs.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1.Directs the administration of all dental and health insurance plans and programs for a Special District..
2.Maintains liaison with insurance company representatives.
3.Resolves complaints and problems related to health and dental plans.
4.Administers and implements the Employees Assistance Program for all Special District departments.
5.Directs and supervises the staff in the administration of the Retirement System and maintains liaison with all retirees and dependents.
6.Administers the local Workers' Compensation and Disability benefits program.
7.Supervises any Deferred Compensation Plan and serves as a liaison with plan administrators.
8.Supervises the collection of health insurance payments from retirees.

*TYPICAL ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Extensive knowledge of insurance plans, programs, regulations, and legal terminology covering agreements, contracts, and policies.
2.Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
3.Ability to understand and interpret insurance regulations, contracts, and policies.
4.Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities of technical and clerical staff.
5.Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and officials.
6.Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university
and
Six years of satisfactory experience in administering and supervising health, dental, or other types of insurance plans or programs.

NOTE:Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the six-year requirement, may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.

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