Retirement​/Pension Plan Officer

The City is seeking a Retirement / Pension Plan Officer to perform highly responsible, professional and analytical work in the administration of the Police and Fire Pension Plan. This role involves providing fiscal and actuarial data analysis, financial documentation, and routine plan administration in accordance with established policies, procedures, laws and regulations. The Pension Officer exercises independent judgment, works under the general supervision of the Total Rewards Division Leader in Human Resources, and is evaluated based on written reports and achieved results.

Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth financial and investment analysis; preparing retirement and separation estimates and processing pension benefits; coordinating benefits payments and contributions; preparing required tax and pension forms; ensuring accurate and timely reporting to internal leadership, advisory board, and external partners; and supporting investment oversight activities. The Pension Officer provides recommendations on investment strategies, evaluating risk, return, and other characteristics of current investments and those under consideration for future purchases.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of investment management, municipal finance, accounting, and financial analysis techniques, along with the ability to analyze complex data, prepare clear reports, and communicate effectively, including providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Competitive pay with increases after the 6‑month probationary period and annually based on performance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family beginning shortly after hire
• 30 days of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program with wellness, counseling, legal, and financial support
• Funeral and bereavement leave
• Employer‑provided life insurance
• Robust 401(a) retirement plan with strong City contribution
• Employer‑funded post‑employment health plan for eligible medical expenses
• Optional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, voluntary plans, supplemental life insurance, and deferred compensation

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, finance, or related field and four years of progressively responsible experience in pension administration, public‑sector finance, employee benefit administration, financial analysis, or related work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.