Retirement Office Manager

Job Description:

Retirement Office Manager

Description

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!

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Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Under direction, the Retirement Office Manager provides highly responsible and complex administrative support, contributing to the strategic planning, business functions, activities and organizational development of the Retirement Office, including information systems, property management, facility maintenance, repair, and improvement to the Retirement Office facility, coordinates assigned activities with other outside agencies and departments.

The Retirement Office Manager is a single position classification that exercises considerable discretion and independent judgement while performing complex administrative tasks of a confidential and sensitive nature. The Retirement Office Manager acts as liaison between the Retirement Administrator, Retirement Boards, City and civic officials, employees and the public. Responsibilities may include interpretation and thorough knowledge of Retirement Boards and City policies, municipal codes, methods and techniques. The incumbent serves at the will of the Retirement Administrator.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:

Five (5) years of full-time paid experience performing responsible support in a retirement or benefit’s office.

Special Requirement

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver License required at time of appointment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ongoing training and continuing education for public pension administration is encouraged for all employees of CFRS. These courses are rarely held locally and are mostly offered in northern and southern California venues. In addition, driving for and on behalf of the Retirement Boards is sometimes needed for package/supply deliveries, Board meeting meals, supplies or coordination with CFRS property manager.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
To pursue this phenomenal career opportunity, please visit our website at www.fresno.gov/jobs. To apply, please complete an employment application and upload your letter of interest, resume, five work-related references, and copy of your bachelor’s degree.

Applicants deemed to have the most relevant qualifications will be referred for further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

They City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno web site.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

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Management Confidential - Unrepresented

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

LIFE INSURANCE

Benefit equal to annual salary, $150,000 max; premium paid by the City.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. Employer contribution of $75 per month for E5-E22 Ranges, if enrolled in 457 plan.

ANNUAL LEAVE

Accrue 15.50 - 18.83 hours per month based on years of service with maximum accrual and cash out provisions, available after 6 months.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE

60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees only.

SUPPLEMENTAL MANAGEMENT LEAVE

E1 -E5 Ranges may be granted up to 32 hours per fiscal year.

HOLIDAYS

10 City-observed annual holidays, plus birthday and 2 personal days.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$100 per month upon approved certification

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year.

80 hours lifetime maximum accrual.

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$61,476.00 - $94,848.00 Annually