General Description
The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (“PSPRS”) local board office is seeking an independent individual to support administrative, operational, and financial responsibilities as they relate to the City’s participation in PSPRS.
The office serves the Police retirement board, the Fire retirement board, and commissioned public safety personnel that participate in the PSPRS plan.
Essential Functions
Assists active and retired police officers and firefighters with retirement/pension topics.
Responds to plan member phone, email, and in-person inquiries and assists in the resolution of problems.
Provides information to plan members contemplating retirement.
Determines retirement eligibility of plan members by collecting the required data from electronic system records and physical files.
Prepares/reviews initial and final pension benefit calculations for eligible plan members electing to retire
Meets regular deadlines for setting up pension payments for members that are retiring.
Maintains physical files and electronic system records needed to process pension payments.
Determines the options available to a plan member separating from service prior to retiring.
Presents this information to the plan member and provides the required forms and documentation
Reconciles member and employer contributions received each pay period.
Assists with the electronic submission of contribution data to PSPRS.
Establishes electronic records for newly hired plan members via the PSPRS online demographic/contribution system.
Notifies HR/Payroll of appropriate contribution codes to be established for new members based on plan tier and the timing for activating those contributions.
Researches transaction details for any requested information.
Assists the Lead Pension Analyst with special analysis projects, demographic data submissions, financial or budget exhibits, contribution adjustments, agenda material preparation and distribution, preparing legal action reports, drafting Board meeting minutes, and other tasks as needed.
Works with the Lead Pension Analyst to ensure local board office efforts conform to the Arizona Revised Statutes that govern PSPRS and any federal governmental regulations that apply
Ensures the accuracy of information and completion of requests.
Provides support for the City's defined contribution plans particularly with vacation/sick leave deferral elections for retiring plan members.
May temporarily act in a higher capacity.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education Level & Type: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 3 years of professional experience in practical or analytical work related to one or more of the following: Defined Benefit Pension Administration Systems, Employee Benefits Programs, Accounting or Accounting Systems, Payroll Systems, Account Reconciliations, Financial Statements or other related fiscal area.
Special Job Requirements
This position requires passing a criminal background check, Motor Vehicle History Report, and required pre-employment testing. Reference checks will also be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing the above requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Microsoft Word – Intermediate Proficiency
Microsoft Excel – Intermediate Proficiency
Selection Plan
All applicants will be required to submit a resume under the "Resume" tab as part of the online application, as your resume will be reviewed. Please ensure your application contains the required resume prior to submission. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will then be placed in the Best Qualified band (grouping) and provided to the PSPRS Board for a selection decision.
If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please call JoAnn Acosta at (520) 837-7008 least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.
Conclusion
Communications throughout this process will be sent via email exclusively so please ensure your browser accepts emails from jobs@tucsonaz.gov or TucsonFireJobs@tucsonaz.gov and check your email account regularly. Failure to respond or follow instructions will result in disqualification. All email inquiries should be directed to JoAnn Acosta at TucsonFireJobs@tucsonaz.gov
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To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.
The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.
Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.
