Research Assistant

Job Details

Salary: $47,840.00 - $71,760.00 Annually

Location:

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Number: U

Department: PENSION ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date: 02/12/2026

Closing Date: 2/27/2026 12:22 PM Mountain

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Max Number of Applicants: 100

The role of the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust is to provide secure retirement benefits, quality information concerning those benefits, and prompt professional and courteous service that meets the highest standards of excellence. In carrying out that role, the Board of Trustees and staff are committed to acting for the exclusive benefit of the Trust and its participants, managing assets of the Trust prudently, and administering benefits with impartiality.

This is an unclassified contract position.

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Economics, Statistics, Business, Public Policy or Public Administration, social/behavioral sciences, or other field with coursework involving the application of research and statistical methods and (1) one year of related experience.

• Examine and analyze data from files and databases.
• Maintains files and records of retirement applications and maintains a computerized database of each participant’s status.
• Keep log books and lists up to date, including the refunds log, retirements log, and contributions retained list.
• File, categorize, and store hard-copy records appropriately.
• Perform data entry and administrative tasks as required.
• Recommend changes to update existing databases, procedures manuals, directives, and policies.
• Provide exceptional customer service in person, via the telephone, and through email.
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

Note:

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Employer:

City of El Paso

Address: 300 N. Campbell, El Paso, Texas 79901

Phone:

Website: http://.gov