Review Vacancy
TitleCustomer Service Program Specialist 1
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description NYSIF is seeking a Customer Service Program Specialist 1 to oversee the Assistant Insurance Fund Services Representatives in the Disability Benefits (Underwriting) Department.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Developing and facilitating training for AIFSR staff.
• Creating and maintaining policies and procedures.
• Managing work assignments.
• Handling complex matters.
• Performing routine audits of work completed, as well as involvement in department projects and initiatives.
• Responsible for the review of internal and external customer interactions, especially in cases where issues have reached critical incident levels and will report to a manager in the DB (Underwriting) Department.
Minimum Qualifications • Six years of business experience, including four years of customer service experience; OR
• An associate’s degree and four years of business experience, including two years of customer service experience; OR
• A bachelor’s degree and two years of customer service experience; OR
• A master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) and one year of customer service experience.
Additional Comments For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Fringe Benefits:
• Competitive Compensation.
• Future Career Growth Potential.
• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.
• Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.
• Paid State and Federal Holidays.
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Retirement Options.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.
NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@nysif.com.
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