Principles and practices of benefit plan or deferred compensation administration including contributions, investments, claims, utilization review, cost containment procedures, managed care programs
Pertinent group health, dental, life and other group benefit or deferred compensation programs
Existing and relevant laws and regulations governing group life insurance, health care plans and organizations, and various other benefit or deferred compensation programs in effect
County benefits or deferred compensation policies and procedures, rules, and regulations used in processing benefits, claims and payments
Accounting and auditing principles and procedures, statistical and financial analysis, bid preparation, solicitation and evaluation
Contract preparation, negotiation, and monitoring
Budget preparation and control
Basic interviewing and counseling techniques
Principles of supervision including training, directing, and evaluating subordinates
Practical application of computers
English grammar, punctuation, spelling and usage
Coordinate and administer benefits or deferred compensation programs for employees and retirees
Read, interpret, analyze, and apply laws, ordinances and regulations governing employee benefit or deferred compensation programs
Evaluate employee benefit or deferred compensation programs
Analyze claims trends in group programs and prepare cost studies
Advise management of employee benefit or deferred compensation trends
Read, understand and explain insurance policies and plan documents
Prepare and analyze financial and statistical data
Evaluate proposed legislation affecting benefits, deferred compensation and other programs
Analyze and negotiate insurance policies and contracts
Negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the processing of appropriate forms and the maintenance of records
Serve as a supervisor of professional, technical, and clerical personnel
Conduct employee performance evaluations and give feedback; carry out County personnel policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form to individuals and groups at various levels with the organization
Effectively represent the department to other departments, agencies, employees, retirees, and staff members