Retirement Office Technician

Base pay range

$3,758.00 - $4,710.00 per year.

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• Job Code #: JC-504128
• Position #(s): -008
• Working Title: Retirement Benefits Office Technician
• Classification: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (GENERAL)
• Salary range: $3,758.00 - $4,710.00 per year
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid (up to 40% remote, two days per week)
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, CalPERS offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Are you organized, detail‑oriented, and motivated to support meaningful public service? CalPERS is seeking an enthusiastic Office Technician (General) to join its Retirement Benefit Services Division supporting the delivery of accurate and timely retirement benefits to millions of California public employees, retirees, and their families.

As a Retirement Benefits Office Technician, your responsibilities include:

• Administrative and clerical support
• Mail and records processing
• Tracking and coordinating correspondence
• Team and office support

This hybrid position allows up to 40% (remote work, two days per week).

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E‑Verify.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). The salary range does not reflect the 3 % reduction in pay for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly.

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Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that addresses the following questions. Applications without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions will not be considered.

• Describe your experience providing general clerical support, including filing, scanning, document preparation, and editing as requested by management.
• Describe how you prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy of work, given the high volume and strict deadlines of the CalPERS Retirement and Calculations Unit.

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to demonstrate how you meet the MQs. Transcripts and foreign degree evaluations must be submitted if used to meet MQs. You must also pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer – visit CalHR’s Cal Careers website for details.

The CalPERS Career Services & Outreach team provides support throughout the hiring process, including résumé review, SOQ assistance, and interview preparation. Contact them to schedule an appointment.

All application materials must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date:
January 20, 2026
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• Completing the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and required documents.
• Including the…