Retirement Benefits Manager

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno! Position Description 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. The manager recommends policies, develops and revises procedures, and acts as a liaison with actuaries, City departments, and employee organizations. The manager also provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Retirement Administrator. The position supervises the functions and staff of the retirement benefits section, including retirement counseling and disability retirement. This unclassified position reports to the Department Director. Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field. Four years of responsible supervisory experience in the administration of a retirement or government benefit program. Additional qualifying experience may substitute 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. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If 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. Benefits Health Insurance – 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; employer contribution of $75 per month for E5‑E22 ranges. Annual Leave – Accrue 15.50–18.83 hours per month based on years of service; 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; 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 remaining Sick Leave balance above 240 hours at 80% of hourly rate tax‑free to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses. Retirement – City of Fresno Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems; reciprocity with other California systems; vested after 5 years. Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) – Optional program allowing deposit of retirement benefits while continuing to work up to 10 years; minimum age 50 and vested; includes compound interest earnings. Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific #J-18808-Ljbffr