ASSISTANT PENSION ADMINISTRATOR

SALARY $39,000.00 - $55,000.00 annually, plus liberal fringe benefits

THE POSITION

This is administrative staff work for the Retirement System assisting a managerial official in directing, analyzing and coordinating administrative activities, in conducting research and proposing solutions to administrative problems.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing administrative assignments of more than average difficulty, which may include relieving a superior of office management functions; processing and maintaining a variety of fiscal and operating programs and procedures; overseeing administrative activities of a specialized nature; participating in budget development and control; and other fiscal and operating functions.

Under direction, employee is required to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment and to work effectively with the public, Board members, and others. Employee must also apply specialized and/or technical knowledge and experience through the interpretation and completion of assignments in accordance with municipal and departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and ordinances. Work is reviewed through conferences, observation, reports submitted and results obtained. Work with classified information.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

May serve as a principal administrative aide to high level departmental official; participates in the coordination and completion of administrative, fiscal, and personnel activities; transmits policies and instructions; schedules meetings; composes, edits and prepares correspondence, reports, memoranda, forms, etc.; assists in the planning, analysis and development of office procedures and methods.

May study departmental operations, organization, programs, policies and procedures for possible adjustment in order to expedite work, effect economics, and otherwise assist in the solution of administrative and management problems; prepares reports detailing recommendations; devises operating forms and office methods.

May assist and participate in preparation and control of the annual departmental budget by compiling and analyzing various types of financial data, preparing program budget narratives, compiling budget and expenditure detail, preparing schedule and cost information and preparing computerized budget-related documents and charts.

May assign and supervise the work of subordinate personnel.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment.

Working knowledge of the functions, processes and principles of management.

Working knowledge of the techniques and methods used in administrative analysis.

Working knowledge of the organizational structure, functions, operations, objectives and goals of municipal government and the department to which assigned.

Working knowledge of appropriate laws, rules, regulations and procedures governing pension operations.

Working knowledge of computer-related terminology and data processing coding procedures as well as experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, Word & Proprietary Software.

Ability to gather and analyze written and numerical data, draw conclusions and arrive at decisions independently in accordance with established policies and regulations.

Ability to prepare detailed written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.

Ability to communicate and support recommendations effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to select and/or devise analytical techniques and methods suited to the solution of management problems.

Ability to use the techniques and methods of administrative analysis.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with pension officials, other employees and the public.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Have successfully completed at least four (4) years of college coursework in business administration, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Have at least one (1) year of paid, full-time work experience primarily involving one or more of the following: pension administration; the development of new or revised procedures, policies, methods, forms, et cetera; organizational procedural studies; evaluations of operations effectiveness; assisting in the solution of administrative and management problems. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the educational requirements.
A comprehensive background check will be performed and a polygraph if necessary.

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms should be filled out completely and should clearly show that the minimum qualifications are met. Eligibility for hire may be based on a rating of the application; therefore, completeness and accuracy are of the utmost importance. Applications will be accepted and received at The City of Fort Lauderdale Police & Fire Retirement System, 888 S. Andrews Avenue, #202, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Open continuously until sufficient applications have been received.

To apply please contact Lynn Wenguer at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it