Employee Retirement Fund Officer II (Employee Retirement Fund [ERF] Dept.-Investment Team, Non-Civil Service)

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Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, finance, accounting, communications, information technology, or a closely related field.

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Experience

Eight (8) years of professional experience as a defined benefit plan officer or fifteen (15) years of professional experience in accounting, benefits, communication, finance, technology, or other related area with a large-scale internal or external customer. Experience with major projects, such as system upgrades or process improvements in a large municipality or public sector environment is highly preferred.

Equivalencies (Education & Experience)

Master's degree in business, communication, investment, or information technology or a closely related field, and six (6) years’ experience as a defined benefit plan professional,

• Must pass intensive background investigation, physical, eye exam, polygraph, psychological exams, as well as drug and alcohol testing.
• No Felony convictions or deferred adjudication/court ordered community supervision/probation for Class A Misdemeanor.
• Must not have been convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication/court ordered community supervision/probation for a Class B Misdemeanor as an adult within the last ten (10) years.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

*Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments-for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Thirteen (13) years of professional experience in accounting, benefits, communication, finance, technology, or other related area may fulfill education and experience requirements.

Relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, CEBS, or ITIL is highly preferred.

For Employee Retirement Fund Officer II (with an investment focus/specialization), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) license is required.

Certification requirements are subject to position responsibility and must be approved by the Executive Director or Deputy Executive Director.

• Expert knowledge in plans administration, using the ERF designated pension administration system.
• Recognized leadership and skill in interacting with and influencing a diverse population and workforce.
• Expert knowledge of the laws and regulations of the State of Texas relate to pensions administration, investment funds management and/or communication of benefits.
• Advanced ability and attention to detail in writing written instructions and directing individuals to the correct sources of information.
• Advanced skill in communicating effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Master ability to quickly and effectively identify and red-flag potential fraud scenarios.
• Ability to review, analyze, interpret, and/or prepare federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop, implement, and administer statistical, demographic, or other specialized research services and programs.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex statistical data, and to present analyses and conclusions with clarity and precision.
• Expertise in pension administration systems, financial management tools, and/or communication platforms, depending on the assigned area.
• Expert knowledge of public-sector pension plan management including Dallas City Code 40A and pension administration best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of public-sector pension plan management including Dallas City Code 40A and pension administration best practices.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.