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Job Description
Requirements
CITY OF EL PASO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT TRUST
This is not a Civil Service position.
MOS CODES: 0121 (Marine Corps)
The role of the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust is to provide secure retirement benefits, quality information concerning those benefits, and prompt, professional, and courteous service that meets the highest standards of excellence. In carrying out that role, the Board of Trustees and staff are committed to acting for the exclusive benefit of the Trust and its participants, managing the Trust's assets prudently, and administering benefits with impartiality.
Associate's Degree or higher in Business Administration or related field; or two (2) years of relevant experience in administrative practices and procedures related to personnel or retirement records, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
General Purpose
The Retiree Benefits Clerk, reporting to the Benefits Supervisor, performs work in the administration of retirement benefits for participants in the City Employees Retirement Trust, serves as the initial point of contact for retiree communications, and performs data entry tasks related to retirement payroll processing.
Typical Duties- Participate in the administration of the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust by collecting and entering data necessary for processing the monthly retirement payroll.
- Schedule appointments and assist walk-in retirees and participants by answering questions about the retirement trust and advising on how to complete the required documentation.
- Digitize document files and store records in the electronic system.
- File, categorize, and store hard-copy records appropriately.
- Manage the document filing system to facilitate location and retrieval when required.
- Perform data entry and administrative tasks as required.
- Respond efficiently and professionally to inquiries sent to the Retirement Trust by phone or email.
- Receive and verify supplies ordered, preparing relevant payment requests and directive letters for invoice payments that have been approved by the Pension Board.
- Participate in New Employee Orientation sessions by presenting to new hires facilitated by the City’s benefits department.
- Provide relief for other functions within the department as required.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: 7/8/2025 11:59 PM Mountain - Participate in the administration of the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust by collecting and entering data necessary for processing the monthly retirement payroll.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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