Retirement Benefits Manager

Salary : $110,856.00 - $156,996.00 Annually
Location : Fresno
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26DM0014
Department: Retirement Department
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 02A


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Position Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Come and join our team as a Retirement Benefits Manager and lead meaningful work that empowers employees to confidently plan for their future while shaping innovative, people-focused benefits programs.
The Retirement Benefits Manager, plans, organizes, and manages the activities of the Retirement Benefits Section in the Retirement Administration Office, including specialized pension benefit counseling, retirement calculations, and retiree payroll and disability application processing; recommends policies, develops and revises procedures and acts as a liaison with actuaries, City departments, and employee organizations; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Retirement Administrator.

The Retirement Benefits Manager is responsible for the supervision of the functions and staff of the Retirement Benefits Section including activities related to retirement counseling and disability retirement. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.
THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration.
Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
Experience :


Four years of responsible supervisory experience in the administration of a retirement or government benefit program. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.
A COPY OF THE DEGREE OR SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED. APPLICANTS LACKING THE MANDATORY ATTACHMENT MAY BE REJECTED.
SELECTION PROCESS

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application online at before the final filing date.
Applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to interview for this rewarding and excellent opportunity.
How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance of the examination.
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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
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.
01


Do you have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have 60 qualifying college units?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess four years of responsible supervisory experience in the administration of a retirement or government benefit program?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess five years of responsible supervisory experience in the administration of a retirement or government benefit program?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you possess six years of responsible supervisory experience in the administration of a retirement or government benefit program?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have 90 qualifying college units?

• Yes
• No

Required Question