Job Description
Join California's premier public retirement system as a Pension Plan Specialist Trainee! This unique entry-level opportunity offers comprehensive training to launch your career in pension administration. No prior experience required – we provide all necessary education on retirement systems, compliance regulations, and member services. Work in a supportive environment dedicated to public service excellence while helping secure financial futures for California's public workforce.
Responsibilities
- Process retirement applications and pension disbursements with accuracy
- Assist members with pension plan inquiries via phone, email, and in-person
- Maintain confidential member records in secure state databases
- Support benefit calculations and eligibility verifications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on policy implementations
- Participate in ongoing training on retirement regulations and systems
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to learn complex regulations quickly
- Commitment to public service ethics
- Basic math and financial literacy skills
- Ability to pass required background clearance