• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-161977

  Initial Posting Date:

  07/24/2024

  Application Deadline:

  08/01/2024

  Agency:

  Public Employees Retirement System

  Salary Range:

  $6,901 - $10,674

  Position Type:

  Employee

  Position Title:

  PERS Health Insurance Program Manager

  Job Description:

  If you are a solution driven, strategic planner with the ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders, apply today!

  The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for a PERS Health Insurance Program Manager (Business Operations Manager 2).

  • This is a full-time, permanent position.
  • This position is based at our headquarters office in Tigard, Oregon, however, the successful candidate will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
  • This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
  • This is a management services position and is not represented by a union.

  We serve the people of Oregon by administering public employee benefit trusts to pay the right person, the right benefit, at the right time.

  What you will be doing :

  The PERS Health Insurance Program Manager will administer the optional post-retirement medical and dental health insurance plan benefit for retired members. This position is directly responsible for the contractual oversight of the contacted health care providers, record keeping services of a third-party administrator and a consultant. Oversight of the financial administration of the program, including the administrative fees, reserve accounts and cost allocation. This position develops and manages program goals, tactical plans and operational procedures that are in overall alignment with the PERS Strategic Plan

  For a complete review of the position description, please contact recruiter dawn.estby@pers.oregon.gov

  Minimum Qualifications Required:

  PERS Health Insurance Program Manager (Business Operations Manager 2)

  Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience;

  OR

  Three years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

  Candidates who are the most competitive will possess the following skills, background and areas of experience:

  • Ability to build and nurture professional relationships with stakeholders, contractors, managers, staff, and other interested third parties.
  • Ability to empower, engage and inspire staff – partnering and incorporating others in decision-making.
  • Clear communicator and good listener – to ensure consistent and effective communication with multiple stakeholders to establish expectations and goals.
  • Lead by example – serves as a model for agency, program, and staff.
  • Inclusive – possesses the ability to work with a multitude of personalities.
  • Strategic Planner – ability to create a forward vision and develop and complete a tactical plan through completion.
  • Solution driven – Works with others to find solutions and opportunities for improvements.
  • Progressive mindset in terms of advanced means for operating, communicating, engaging customers and business partners.
  • Preference may be given to candidates with PERS experience

  Benefits of Working for the State of Oregon & the Public Employees Retirement System

  Our team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include:

  • Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
  • Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
  • Hybrid work option depending on position needs.

  Application instructions & requirements

  Current State of Oregon Employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

  External Applicants – Apply via the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage.

  • Fill out the application or submit a resume . Your submitted experience fields or attached resume should include the beginning and end dates (mm/dd/yyyy) for each employer.
  • Cover Letter – Please attach a cover letter of no more than 2 pages that answers this question: Tell us about your experience managing a program; include type of program, size and number of staff managed.
  • After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
  • If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks.

  Additional Details:

  • The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project.
  • Finalists will be subject to a criminal history check. Criminal records are compared against the needs of the position and if found to conflict then may lead to disqualification.
  • Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
  • Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

  Helpful Links & Resources

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  HELPFUL LINKS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

  Learn more about PERS

  Learn more about Oregon

  For additional information you may contact the recruiter by e-mail at dawn.estby@pers.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-603-7500.

  Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference... for a lifetime!

  PERS is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
  Committed to Workforce Diversity

• About the company

  Oregon (/ˈɒrɡən/ ORR--gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States.

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