The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) is now accepting applications for Section Head.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
Examination Number: 9-0792-H, Bulletin Number: 25-16
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD:
Online applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
COMPENSATION: $ 9,610.29 - 14,545.95 monthly. This position is subject to the provisions of LACERA's Management Appraisal and Performance Program (MAPP).
BENEFITS: LACERA offers a comprehensive benefits package including a cafeteria benefit plan (14.5% - 17% of monthly base salary), annual leave, defined benefit retirement plan, Savings Plan (401k), Deferred Compensation Plan (457), 13 paid holidays per year, savings plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid work schedule, and a ride share program.
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ABOUT THE POSITION:
We are seeking dynamic and experienced individuals to join the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) as a Section Head. These roles are responsible for managing a major section within one of LACERA's divisions, focusing on overseeing complex operations and contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. The positions are located in various Divisions of LACERA.
For detailed information about the position, please visit the class specification linked below:
SECTION HEAD, LACERA.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
There are three (3) current vacancies located in the Benefits, Member Services, and Retiree Healthcare Divisions. The resulting Eligible Register for this examination may be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout LACERA.
- Benefits Division - Process Management Section (1 Vacancy)
- Member Services Division - Outreach Section (1 Vacancy)
- Retiree Healthcare Division - Operations Section (1 Vacancy)
Work Schedule:
These full-time positions are required to work a 5/40 schedule (e.g. an eight (8) hour day, Monday through Friday), for at least the first six (6) months of employment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION 1:
One (1) year of experience in the supervision and administration of either retirement accounting, retirement benefits activities, or other complex systems or operations at the level of LACERA's class of Senior Retirement Benefits Specialist or higher.
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OPTION 2:
Two (2) years' experience in a highly responsible and complex administrative or staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, program, procedure, budget or personnel at the level of LACERA's class of Supervising Administrative Assistant I or higher.
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OPTION 3:
Graduation from an accredited college or university and three (3) years' experience assisting in the management of a large operation engaged in administering a retirement system, insurance program, financial or banking programs, or other compensation, financial, or benefits programs.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification, with or without reasonable accommodation.
PHYSICAL CLASS II – Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
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