National Association of State Retirement Administrators


Position Information

Executive Secretary I
The salary range for this position is 
$55,640.00 - $74,547.20 Annually


This is an "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of OCERS General Counsel and will be required to enter into an "at-will" agreement.


WHO ARE WE
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 48,000 members, OCERS is governed by a ten-member Board of Retirement that is responsible for managing a $21 billion dollar fund. 
 
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
  • Open and Transparent
  • Commitment to Superior Service 
  • Engaged and Dedicated Workforce 
  • Reliable and Accurate
  • Secure and Sustainable
 
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) is seeking an Executive Secretary I to provide direct administrative support to the full Senior Executive team consisting of five C-Suite executives. This position will report to OCERS General Counsel. The incumbent will assist OCERS Legal Division, Senior Executives, and OCERS Board of Retirement and its committees with performing a wide variety of administrative duties in support of the day-to-day operations of OCERS.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will possess the following attributes and qualities.
  • Provide secretarial assistance for the General Counsel, other OCERS Senior Executives, and the team members of the Legal Division
  • Assist with Board and Committee meetings
  • Organize and prepare meeting space and order food and beverages for Board and Committee meetings
  • Finalize and assemble agenda information for Board and Committee meetings and upload it to electronic servers
  • Attend Board and Committee meetings to record and transcribe minutes
  • Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies, laws, and rules with particular reference to the activities of the office
  • Type, compose, and edit correspondence, memos, legal briefs, reports, PowerPoint presentations, charts, policies, and procedures
  • Maintain the calendar for the Legal Division
  • Organize and maintain electronic and hard files for the Legal Division 
  • Oversee incoming mail for the Legal Division
  • Copy, scan, and distribute documents
  • Handle travel arrangements and prepare expense forms for OCERS Board Members, Senior Executives, and team members of the Legal Division
  • Assist the Executive Secretary II and other Administrative team members with their duties as necessary
  • Assist the Legal Analyst as Clerk of the Hearing Officers as necessary
  • Assist the Legal Analyst with intake, logging, and processing of requests under the Public Records Act
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Position: Executive Secretary I
Organization: Orange County Employees Retirement System
Location: Santa Ana,  CA 
United States
Salary: $55,640.00 - $74,547.20
Posting Start Date: 2/3/2023
Date Posted: 2/3/2023
Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum qualifications required for entry into the classification are as follows: 

EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one (1) year of experience that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities defined above. College-level secretarial or clerical training may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of three-semester units of college for each month of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have progressively responsible secretarial and administrative experience and experience working in a fast-paced organization as an executive secretary or executive assistant in support of high-level management and/or public officials.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will possess the abilities listed below:
  • Anticipate/forecast the needs of the Legal Division, OCERS Senior Executives, and team members
  • Organized, detail-oriented, accurate, flexible, and dependable
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Advanced Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 
  • Familiarity with on-line case access and eFiling procedures for courts in California
  • Confidence in communicating and interacting with high-level executives, board members, public officials, and stakeholders
  • Demonstrate confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information 
  • Maintain composure and sensitivity at all times
  • Demonstrate initiative

BENEFITS:
OCERS offers a competitive benefits package that includes a choice of several health plans, vacation and healthcare leave, and paid holidays. Additionally, OCERS has a retirement plan which has reciprocity with the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Participation in a deferred compensation plan is also available. OCERS also offers a $10,000 annual Educational and Professional Reimbursement.


HOW TO APPLY
Only on-line applications with the completed supplemental questions will be accepted for this opportunity. For additional information and to apply, please visit https://www.ocers.org/careers-ocers.

EEO INFORMATION
OCERS, as an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.   
Status: This listing expires on: 4/4/2023
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Organization Information
Name:
Orange County Employees Retirement System
Address:
2223 E Wellington Ave Suite 100

Santa Ana,  CA 92701
United States
Email:
fdurrah@ocers.org
Phone:
7145694810
Fax:
Contact:
Felicia Durrah