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Executive Director/Plan Administrator of the Police and Fire Pension Fund
City of Jacksonville
POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUND
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Salary
$215,000 - $275,000
per year
Type
Closes
April 6, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for the top leader of a pension fund that manages retirement benefits for police and firefighters in Jacksonville, Florida, hired before late 2017.
The role involves guiding the fund's strategy, overseeing investments and finances, leading a team, ensuring compliance with laws, and representing the fund to officials and members.
It's a great fit for an experienced executive with strong financial skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to public service who thrives in a high-responsibility environment with good work-life balance benefits.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive experience in pension fund management, financial services, or public administration
- Proven leadership in managing teams and executing strategic plans
- Expertise in investment oversight, asset allocation, and financial reporting
- Strong knowledge of pension laws, compliance, and risk management, including Florida Statutes 112, 175, and 185
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder relations and public representation
- High ethical standards, integrity, and fiduciary responsibility
Full Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Police and Fire Pension Fund is actively seeking an Executive Director/Plan Administrator.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well?
In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available.
City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
The Executive Director and Plan Administrator serves as the chief executive leader of the Jacksonville Police and Fire Pension Fund (PFPF).
Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, this role provides strategic leadership, financial stewardship, investment oversight, and operational management for a multi-billion-dollar public pension plan serving Jacksonville’s police and fire personnel hired before October 1, 2017.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
1. Board Relations & Governance
- Serve as the principal liaison to the Board of Trustees.
- Provide strategic insight, expert recommendations, and timely reporting.
- Implement Board directives and governance best practices.
- Represent the Fund before elected officials, City Council, and regulatory bodies.
2. Leadership & Organizational Management
- Lead and develop a team of professional staff.
- Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence.
- Execute long-term operational and strategic plans.
- Manage personnel processes including evaluations and staff development.
3. Investment Oversight
- Oversee asset allocation strategy and investment policy.
- Collaborate with investment consultants, managers, and committees.
- Monitor financial, demographic, and technological trends.
- Ensure safeguarding of all Fund assets.
4. Benefits & Member Services
- Oversee benefit administration including retirement, disability, survivor benefits, DROP, estimates, and member education.
- Ensure high-quality customer service and issue resolution.
- Maintain strong engagement with Fund members and retirees.
5. Financial Management & Reporting
- Prepare and present the annual Fund budget.
- Oversee accounting, auditing, treasury, and procurement functions.
- Supervise preparation of mandated reports to state and regulatory bodies.
6. Legislative Affairs & External Relations
- Represent the Fund to unions, public agencies, legislators, and professional organizations.
- Analyze legislation and advocate for Fund-related interests.
- Manage public communications, media engagement, and educational outreach.
7. Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including Florida Statutes 112, 175 and 185.
- Oversee internal controls, risk management, and policy implementation.
- Maintain ethical standards and uphold fiduciary responsibilities.
Additional Information
Personal Characteristics
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Strong strategic thinking and financial acumen.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Politically astute but impartial and nonpartisan.
- Commitment to public service and member-focused leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in pension administration, institutional investment management, or a related field, including demonstrated expertise in the oversight and monitoring of investment portfolios.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in finance, public administration, business administration, economics, accounting, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, JD) or certifications (CEBS, CPPT, CFA).
Working knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and fiduciary requirements governing the administration of public retirement systems.
Government or public sector leadership experience, preferably within a pension, finance, or benefits administration environment.
Strong working knowledge of financial accounting systems, financial reporting, and public fund reporting requirements.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov/jobs. A copy of your resume is required with your application.
Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based.
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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge.
You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
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