ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference? Would you like to be part of a culture that promotes learning and collaboration while helping employees with what they need to succeed and thrive? If so, Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is looking for talented people who will help us achieve our goal of honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizona’s public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state. At PSPRS we understand that it begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.

The mission of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is to deliver unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizona’s community of police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60,000 active and retired public employees. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits to those eager to serve our membership and mission. Interested applicants can visit www.psprs.com to learn more about our agency.

JOB SUMMARY:

*** Please note that this position will work in a hybrid environment which may change based on circumstance and needs of the agency. ***

The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Administrator. The Assistant Administrator works under the direction and supervision of the Administrator. The Assistant Administrator will have varying responsibility across multiple agency functions encompassing operations, member services, and investments. The Assistant Administrator will assist in preparing Board agendas, interacting with Trustees, and stakeholders throughout the system. The Assistant Administrator will work closely with the Administrator and Deputy Administrator and function as part of the Executive management team, participating in the oversight of the organization.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Primary responsibility is to work in conjunction with Administrator and Deputy Administrator to develop a system wide understanding of PSPRS functions, operations, and processes to include:
  • Attending all Board of Trustee meetings and committee meetings.
  • Gaining insight to all PSPRS functional areas.
  • Interacting with contracted actuaries and consultants.
  • As organizational understanding progresses, responsibilities may include supervision of PSPRS departments assigned to Administrator, Deputy, Assistant Administrator and General Counsel on a rotating basis.
• Participate in strategic planning to identify agency goals and priorities.
• Engage with staff throughout the organization to ensure alliance with PSPRS's purpose and mission.
• Work with Board of Trustees and committees.
• Assist in the review, monitoring, and recommendations for new (or changes to existing) policy, processes, or procedure to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and processes for providing member services, needs assessments, meeting quality standards and evaluation of member satisfaction.
• Business and management principles of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique and coordination of people and resources.
• Actuarial, accounting and auditing concepts.
• Principals and effective practices of leadership, administration and organizational management.

Skill in:

• Change management and consensus building.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Analytical reasoning and informed decision making.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization, with Trustees, and external stakeholders.
• Analyze operations and processes to identify opportunity for improvement.
• Effectively communicate in all mediums, including formal and informal presentations.
• Interpret statutes and explain complex topics to non-technical stakeholders.
  

• Degree from an accredited college or university in business management, public administration, finance, law, or closely related field.
• Senior level experience in a public or private pension system.
• Experience in administrative functions such as finance, member services or benefits administration.
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, internal controls, communications, and project planning.
• Relevant professional certifications or demonstration of continued professional development.
• Understanding of investment strategies, terminology, and processes.
  

• Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.
• This position will require in-state and out-of-state travel. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

At PSPRS, we promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility, a learning environment and a team oriented culture. Among the many benefits of a career with PSPRS, are 10 paid holidays per year, accrual of sick and annual leave, affordable medical benefits, participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan (after 6 months of employment), optional participation in a 457 deferred compensation program, and employer matching on employee deferrals in the 457 plan (limited to a matching of 6% of salary on a per pay period basis).

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at it's discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note that enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment, unless the candidate is already an ASRS member.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Andrew Goodwin at agoodwin@psprs.com or 602-296-3738 for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.

Having trouble applying for this position?
Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call 602-542-4700 for assistance.