Human Resources Analyst II (Retirement Administration)

The Human Resources Analyst II (Retirement Administration) performs journey level work in the East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD's) Employees' Retirement System (ERS). This position's duties include implementing policies and procedures pursuant to ERS Ordinance and Retirement Board Rules, supporting the Retirement Board, and performing difficult and complex duties in support of ERS members.

Responsibilities include:

providing counseling and benefit calculations for ERS members regarding their pension and retirement benefits; maintaining sound working relationships with active members, retirees, executive management, staff, consultants, and elected officials; and demonstrating initiative, independent judgment, and expertise in delivering the services required.

Typical tasks:

• Conducting retirement calculations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Managing the reciprocity process including interacting with other agencies to obtain reciprocity salary and other information.
• Participating in the processing of monthly retirements.
• Conducting benefit surveys; responding to survey requests from other agencies, and conducting special studies, as needed.
• Coordinating the disability retirement program.
• Administering post-retirement health benefit programs.
• Interpreting and applying Domestic Relations Orders (DROs), including performing necessary calculations and developing notifications, etc.
• Developing participant communications, Retirement Board memos, benefit summaries, policies, procedures and presentation materials.
• Developing and presenting group information sessions and individual counseling sessions.
• Reviewing, analyzing and identifying impacts of legislation on the delivery and administration of EBMUD's Retirement System benefits.
• Working collaboratively with various EBMUD departments and external consultants in the administration of the EBMUD Retirement System.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of programs and systems related to retiree benefits
• Managing and prioritizing multiple competing interests with diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality.

The most competitive candidates will demonstrate:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a production environment where there are tight deadlines and constant interruptions.
• Sound judgment and discretion.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to incorporate technology to efficiently deliver service.

Knowledge of:

• Public retirement plan administration
• Proper English usage and grammar
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordAbility to:
• Apply the principles and practices of pension administration
• Read, analyze, and interpret governing documents and apply to the administration of retirement benefits.
• Write effective memos, reports, and processes/procedures.
• Analyze financial data and financial calculations, and be able to make recommendations and explain findings.
• Understand complex concepts and explain them in simple, understandable terms.
• Query and analyze large data sets.
• Develop, and conduct group training using various methods of instruction.
• Establish working relationships across a broad range of people and goals with customer service orientation.
• Exercise sound judgment in a variety of tasks such assisting in vendor selection and providing feedback on vendor performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• prepare written materials and presentations in a manner that is appropriate to the audience and accomplishes its intended purpose.
• Practice excellent time management skills.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals over forty years of age, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical, including AIDS and HIV), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy, pregnancy disability leave status, or any other status protected by federal, state and/or local laws. The salary range is $11,590 per month increasing to $12,170, $12,779 and $13,418 after 6, 18 and 30 months, respectively.

Any combination of education and experience that has led to the acquisition of the knowledge and abilities indicated above. Typical means of acquiring the essential knowledge and abilities is a combination of training and experience equivalent to: 1.A bachelor's degree; 2.Two years of responsible professional retiree or employee benefits administration;3.A valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record;4.Willingness to work overtime outside of normal business hours as needed; and 5.The physical ability to perform the critical and important duties of the job, including sufficient physical mobility to visit a variety of work sites, and sufficient strength to lift and carry boxes of examination materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.1.Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2026. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.2.Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.3.All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, with those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position to be invited to a panel interview tentatively scheduled to be held in June 2026. 4.Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.5.The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.6.All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.

PLEASE NOTE

While we understand applicants may use various tools to support the preparation of their materials, responses that appear to be primarily generated by AI tools, without meaningful personalization or demonstration of the applicant's own qualifications, may result in disqualification from the selection process.