Retirement Specialist I-Survivor and Disability
State of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200
Job Title
Retirement Specialist I – Survivor and Disability
Job Details Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Employer: State of Mississippi
Salary: $38,468.64 - $39,584.16 annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9471-0530-20260218HND1
Department: 0530 - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Closing Date: 2/26/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
This listing closes on 2/26/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).
Agency Minimum Salary: $38,468.64 Agency Maximum Salary: $39,584.16 Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.
About the Agency The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) serves the state of Mississippi by providing retirement benefits for individuals working in stated government, public school, universities, community colleges, municipalities, counties, the Legislature, highway patrol, and other such public entities. For questions concerning the posting, please contact PERS at humanresources@pers.ms.gov.
About the Position Survivor and Disability Retirement – The Survivor and Disability Retirement Division processes service, survivor and disability retirement applications and benefit estimates, performs member account analyses, and is responsible for offering members a personal contact with PERS. The division is responsible for identifying all types of service each member is entitled to receive, confirming awarded service credit through routine audits, informing members of audit findings, and providing benefit estimates so members can make informed retirement decisions.
Meet with members in person by appointment, by phone, virtually and in writing regarding benefits available under the defined benefit plans administered by PERS.
Respond professionally and appropriately with awareness that members have a diverse level of knowledge about PERS, finances, and retirement in general. Be familiar with the rules of each plan and adapt to changes in laws affecting the administration of benefits.
Audit retirement accounts to verify service credit totals, identify questionable postings, review applicable documents to clarify earnings and employment history, and contact employers for more information, as necessary. Perform account maintenance to correct improperly reported wages and service credit.
Prepare accurate Estimates of Benefits.
Process various retirement forms within established time frames. Follow up with members and employers via phone, fax, or email when additional information is needed.
Compose letters to members and employers using appropriate format, word choice, grammar, and punctuation.
Place retirees on payroll. Ensure the benefit amount is correct and that checks are set to be mailed on the appropriate dates. Set up federal tax withholding and direct deposit as specified by retirees.
Recalculate retirement benefits after all wages and service credit have posted to accounts. Use existing Excel spreadsheets to calculate the amount of underpayment or overpayment.
Prepare cases for the Medical Board and Disability Appeals Committee Meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need to Be Successful Applicants should be customer-focused, quality-oriented, innovative, and results-oriented and learning oriented; should communicate effectively; and must display strong teamwork, time management and organizational skills.
Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.
Benefits Health/Prescription Insurance
– Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
– Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
– All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
– Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
– Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
– Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
– In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
– Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays.
Retirement Programs
– The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement.
Deferred Compensation
– State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.
State Credit Union
– All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.
Tuition Reimbursement
– Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.
Career Development and Training
– The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
– Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.
Career Ladders
– Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification.
Employer Address State of Mississippi 210 East Capitol Street Suite 800 Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 Phone 601-359-1406
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Job Details Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Employer: State of Mississippi
Salary: $38,468.64 - $39,584.16 annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9471-0530-20260218HND1
Department: 0530 - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Opening Date: 02/20/2026
Closing Date: 2/26/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
This listing closes on 2/26/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).
Agency Minimum Salary: $38,468.64 Agency Maximum Salary: $39,584.16 Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.
About the Agency The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) serves the state of Mississippi by providing retirement benefits for individuals working in stated government, public school, universities, community colleges, municipalities, counties, the Legislature, highway patrol, and other such public entities. For questions concerning the posting, please contact PERS at humanresources@pers.ms.gov.
About the Position Survivor and Disability Retirement – The Survivor and Disability Retirement Division processes service, survivor and disability retirement applications and benefit estimates, performs member account analyses, and is responsible for offering members a personal contact with PERS. The division is responsible for identifying all types of service each member is entitled to receive, confirming awarded service credit through routine audits, informing members of audit findings, and providing benefit estimates so members can make informed retirement decisions.
Meet with members in person by appointment, by phone, virtually and in writing regarding benefits available under the defined benefit plans administered by PERS.
Respond professionally and appropriately with awareness that members have a diverse level of knowledge about PERS, finances, and retirement in general. Be familiar with the rules of each plan and adapt to changes in laws affecting the administration of benefits.
Audit retirement accounts to verify service credit totals, identify questionable postings, review applicable documents to clarify earnings and employment history, and contact employers for more information, as necessary. Perform account maintenance to correct improperly reported wages and service credit.
Prepare accurate Estimates of Benefits.
Process various retirement forms within established time frames. Follow up with members and employers via phone, fax, or email when additional information is needed.
Compose letters to members and employers using appropriate format, word choice, grammar, and punctuation.
Place retirees on payroll. Ensure the benefit amount is correct and that checks are set to be mailed on the appropriate dates. Set up federal tax withholding and direct deposit as specified by retirees.
Recalculate retirement benefits after all wages and service credit have posted to accounts. Use existing Excel spreadsheets to calculate the amount of underpayment or overpayment.
Prepare cases for the Medical Board and Disability Appeals Committee Meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need to Be Successful Applicants should be customer-focused, quality-oriented, innovative, and results-oriented and learning oriented; should communicate effectively; and must display strong teamwork, time management and organizational skills.
Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.
Benefits Health/Prescription Insurance
– Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
– Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
– All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
– Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
– Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
– Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
– In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
– Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays.
Retirement Programs
– The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement.
Deferred Compensation
– State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.
State Credit Union
– All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.
Tuition Reimbursement
– Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.
Career Development and Training
– The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
– Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.
Career Ladders
– Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification.
Employer Address State of Mississippi 210 East Capitol Street Suite 800 Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 Phone 601-359-1406
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