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Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the needs of OCERS have been met. The first review of applications will take place on June 17, 2024.
DESCRIPTION:
The Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) invites you to join our team! We are now accepting online applications to fill the position of Assistant CEO, External Operations.
WHO WE ARE:
Established in 1945, the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) provides retirement, death, disability, and cost-of-living benefits to retirees of the County of Orange and certain County districts. Serving approximately 52,000 members, OCERS is governed by a ten-member Board of Retirement that is responsible for managing a $22 billion dollar fund. For more information about OCERS, please click here.
Mission
OCERS mission is to provide secure retirement and disability benefits with the highest standards of excellence.
Vision
OCERS vision is to be a trusted partner providing premier pension administration, distinguished by consistent, quality member experiences and prudent financial stewardship.
Values
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Assistant CEO of External Operations is an at-will executive leadership position reporting directly to the CEO. This role oversees OCERS External Operations, including the Member Services, Disability, and Communications departments. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the accurate collection and retention of employment data and related contributions from thirteen participating plan employers and the timely and accurate payment of retirement and disability benefits to our members.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
OCERS executive management staff are expected to uphold the values of accountability, Plan Sponsor focus, and system efficiency. They are responsible for administering the Board of Retirement's policies and regulations in accordance with the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937. Additionally, they provide effective and ethical leadership to the OCERS management team and professional staff and are accountable for developing strategies and goals that support OCERS mission and key business objectives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include but are not limited to the following in cooperation with the CEO:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum qualifications required for entry into the classification are as follows:
Education and/or Experience:
OR
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SPECIAL NOTES, LICENSES, OR REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
The following lists the knowledge, skills, and abilities that will eventually be necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge of:
Skills/Ability to:
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Environmental Conditions:
BENEFITS:
OCERS offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule plus a generous benefits package that includes:
RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE:
OCERS Human Resources Department will screen all applications and supplemental responses to identify qualified candidates. Applications submitted without completed supplemental responses will be disqualified from further consideration. After screening, the more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process and notified of all further procedures applicable to their application status.
Application Rating (AAP)
(Refer/Non-Refer) Application materials will be rated by a panel of job knowledge experts for those qualifications most needed to perform the job duties. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail.
Spark Hire Interview
Referred candidates will complete a one-way pre-screening interview on the Spark Hire video interview platform. In this process, candidates will record their responses to a set of structured questions. Subject matter experts will then evaluate these video interviews to determine if candidates qualify for the next phase of the selection process.
Qualifications Appraisal Panel (QAP)
Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.
Based on OCERS' needs and the number of applications received, the selection procedures listed above may be modified, and all affected candidates will be notified.
HOW TO APPLY:
Only online applications with the completed supplemental questions will be accepted.
E-mail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is on your application and only use one e-mail account.
Your application should highlight all areas in which you have developed expertise, matching your professional experience with the specific qualifications listed above.
You may apply online at the OCERS website: https://www.ocers.org/careers-ocers.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sarah Abrahamson at (714) 569-4818 or email sabrahamson@ocers.org.
Do not submit a resume to this email address as they will not be considered in lieu of the required application process.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocers.org." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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OCERS, as an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Established in 1945, the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) provides retirement, death, disability and cost-of living benefits to retirees of the County of Orange and certain County districts. Serving approximately 52,000 members, OCERS is governed by a ten-member Board of Retirement that is responsible for managing a $22 billion dollar fund. For more information about OCERS, please click here.
Welcome to OCERS, the Orange County Employees Retirement System. For 75 years, OCERS has been providing retirement, death, disability, and cost-of-living benefits to employees of the County and certain districts. Our services begin the moment a new hire becomes an OCERS member and continue throughout the member’s career and retirement. We are driven by our Mission, Vision and Values:
Mission: We provide secure retirement and disability benefits with the highest standards of excellence
Vision: To be a trusted partner providing premier pension administration, distinguished by consistent, quality member experiences and prudent financial stewardship
Values:
Open and Transparent
Commitment to Superior Service
Engaged and Dedicated Workforce
Reliable and Accurate
Secure and Sustainable