Senior Writer, LACERA
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POSITION INFORMATION
Thisexamination will remain open until the needs of LACERA are met and may close without prior notice.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:Examination Number:E Job Bulletin Number: 25-12
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:Open Competitive Job Opportunity
COMPENSATION:$8270.00 - $10847.00 Monthly
FILING START DATE: Online applications will be accepted starting Wednesday July 9 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PST). This examination will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received and may be suspended at any time.
BENEFITS: LACERA offers a comprehensive benefits package including a cafeteria benefit plan (14.5% - 17% of monthly base salary) annual leave defined benefit retirement plan Savings Plan (401k) Deferred Compensation Plan (457) 13 paid holidays per year savings plan tuition reimbursement hybrid work schedule and a ride share program.
ABOUT LACERA:
TheLos AngelesCounty Employees Retirement Association (LACERA)administers and manages the $85 billion retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles. We provide retirement disability and death benefits to eligible County Employees and their Beneficiaries and collect deposit invest and manage retirement funds collected from the County Outside Districts and County Employees.
LACERA is one of the largest county retirement associations in the United States with over 194000 Members. Our Membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers age groups and ethnicity - all contributing to the greater welfare of Los Angeles County.
LACERA islocated in Gateway Plazaat 300 NorthLake Avenuein the beautiful City of Pasadena. The buildingiseasily accessible fromthe Foothill Freeway (210) and theMetroLakeStation. We offerconvenientfree parking for staff membersin oursecurestructureadjacent tothe buildingin addition to a robust rideshare programprovidingcommuting alternatives such as ride-matching vanpool carpool parking services and more.Prioritizing healthwell-being and sustainability Gateway Plaza isa Class AofficebuildingLEED Gold Certified and EPA Energy Star Certified. With a Walkability Score of 91LACERAstaff membersare able toeasilyenjoytheapproximately 150 shops food and dining options that make up thepopularSouth LakeAvenue District.
Our Members dedicate their careers contributing to the welfare of Los Angeles County. For their service the County contributes to their promised benefits and LACERA is dedicating to serving them in return throughout their career and their life afterwards.LACERA Mission: To produce protect and provide the promised benefits to our members.
LACERA Vision: Empowering our members to enjoy a healthy and secure retirement.
LACERA Values: Accountability Collaboration Inclusivity Innovation Integrity TransparencyOur Core Values: I ACT (Integrity Inclusivity Innovation Accountability Collaboration and Transparency) serve as our cultural guide and foundation in meeting our mission. As a member-focused government agency we abide by our core values to ensure the publics trust operate efficiently and cost effectively and provide our members their promised benefits.
If you are interested in being part of this rewarding team LACERA invites you to apply!ABOUT THE POSITION
The Senior Writer LACERA position is responsible for writing and editing technical employee benefits copy on retirement and insurance plans; institutional investments; policies procedures related laws and tax codes; and healthcare and pension industry updates in order to accurately and effectively communicate with plan members staff members peer organizations stakeholders and the public.
As a technical lead the positions are distinguished by responsibility for advising on complex questions of language style and audience awareness; conducting quality review of all written materials; and for directing reviewing and providing technical guidance and feedback on work produced by lower-level writers and support staff to ensure consistent standards are followed.
The positions independently produce accurate error-free publication-ready editorial content for newsletters brochures forms letters statements booklets member guides surveys annual law books annual financial reports video scripts and web-based communications for multiple audiences. The positions are responsible for developing and maintaining a proprietary style guide for all written work created for LACERA among other materials; participating in the development of the communications plan and annual editorial calendar; conducting thorough research to add value to written content; and collaborating with Creative Coordinators subject matter experts and other stakeholders on written projects to meet their needs.
Vacancy Information:The current vacancy is in the Communications Division; however the resulting eligible list for this examination can be used to fill other vacancies in LACERA as they occur.
Work Schedule: This full-time position is required to work a 5/40 schedule (e.g. an eight (8) hour day Monday through Friday) for at least the first twelve (12) months of employment. LACERA offers a hybrid work environment and this position may be eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To view the complete job description and benefits for this classification please see link below: Senior Writer LACERA.
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option 1:
A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in communications English or a related field AND- five (5) years of experience in researching writing and editing complex technical material for multi-media projects including print and web-based communications.
Option 2:
Seven (7) years of experience researching writing and editing complex technical material for multi-media projects including print and web-based communications.
Option 3:
Three (3) years of experience at the level ofWriter II LACERA.
PHYSICAL CLASS II- Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and occasional bending walking stooping or squatting. Incumbents sit for extended periods of time. Work is performed in an office environment in a controlled climate.Other Requirements:Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without a reasonable accommodation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated experience researching writing proofreading and editing communication articles on retirement plan(s)institutional investments defined contribution and/or other benefits topics.
- Demonstrated experience researching validating and synthesizing complex legislative and legal subject matter into easy-to-understand informational letters brochures forms and other print and web-based materials.
- Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced in-house communications department requiring strong multitasking skills.
- Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance and constructive feedback to other writers on written work as a lead writer.
- Demonstrated experience developing revising and/or following a proprietary editorial style guide.
Knowledge of:Communications and multi-media; policies and procedures (Chicago Manual of Style proprietary style guides industry standards etc.) related to correct English usage grammar spelling proofreading punctuation formatting and vocabulary; copy editing and proofreading techniques; training techniques; interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy; customer service skills; time management strategies; marketing techniques; promotional and editorial writing styles; research methods and information management; principals and applications of Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat web-based editing software virtual meeting applications and databases; continuous learning opportunities and industry trends; organization and mission; and retirement and insurance plans polices procedures and related law and tax codes.
Ability to:Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written directions; provide leadership and train others; work with minimum supervision; plan organize proofread with attention to detail and edit their work and the work of others; make sound well-informed and objective decisions; identify and solve problems; identify issues and draw accurate conclusions; apply a high level of effort and commitment towards work; pursue new knowledge and skills for self-development; adapt to change and new information; organize computer folders and files; establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff; work under pressure tight deadlines and shifting priorities; write for targeted audiences for print web and social media outlets; research and interpret complex technical topics; develop projects in alignment with organizational branding and goals; and operate a personal computer utilizing Microsoft Word at an advanced level.
Those applicants who meet the Minimum Requirements AND most closely match the desired qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:This selection process will consist of:
Part I: A qualifying evaluation of application information and the desirable qualifications.
Only the highest qualified applicants as determined under Part I will be invited to continue in the selection process under Part II.
Part II: The exam consists of a multiple choice and/or simulation testweighted 100%.
The test willassess skills andabilitiesin proofreading language arts reading comprehension sentence clarity word use and vocabulary basic computer skills Microsoft Word (Intermediate) organizing and planning adaptability listening using information and communications technology social skills teamwork gathering and analyzing information analyzing and problem solving making decisions building consensusand leading others.
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:- Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
- This assessment contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note that you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70 PERCENT OR HIGHER ON EACH OF THE WEIGHTED PORTIONS OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER WHICH IS VALID FOR 12 MONTHS.
Those candidates which are determined eligible for hire under the Los Angeles Countys Civil Services Rules may be invited to the selection process which may be comprised of a selection interview and/or job-related assessments.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION:
In accordance with TITLE 5PERSONNEL APPENDIX 1 (Civil Service Rule 11.03) of the Los Angeles County Code selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. A Selective Certification may be established for the following areas:- Retirement Benefits
- Institutional Investments
Specific knowledge of and experience with the specialized functional areas may be the subject of a selection interview and/or job-related assessments as a result of the Selective Certification lists. If you wish to be considered in any of the areas above please clearly indicate the specialized experience in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
EXAMINATION NOTIFICATIONS:All notificationsincluding invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Test scores/results cannot be given over the telephone.
DO NOT select Off under Email Preferences within your profile or click Unsubscribe on our notices if you would like LACERA to notify you regarding your application status test schedules and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
LACERA will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
Those candidates which are determined eligible for hire under the Los Angeles Countys Civil Services Rules may be invited to the selection process which may be comprised of a selection interview and/or job-related assessments.
ELIGIBLE INFORMATION:The names of candidates receiving a passing grade will be placed on the register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Application must be submitted online. Applicants can check the status of their applications at any time by logging into their account on .
The acceptance of an employment application depends upon whether or not an applicant has provided adequate information that clearly demonstrates meeting the Minimum Requirements for the position as stated above. Please complete the application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and completely. Information provided in the supplemental questionnaire must be reflected in the application to be considered.
Failure to provide complete information on the employment application and on the supplemental questionnaire will impact the assessment of an applicants qualifications and acceptance in the selection process.
Applications submitted without the complete work history and the supplemental questions completed in their entirety will be rejected as incomplete. See application or See resume or copy and paste of work experience is not sufficient or qualifying responses.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application or supplemental questionnaire.
In the space provided for education include the names and addresses of schools attended and number of credits degree and/or certificate(s) earned.
In order to receive credit for any college course work or college degree such as an Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate degree or for completion of a certificate program you must include a legible copy of the official diploma official and/or unofficial transcripts or an official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization or official certificate(s) at the time of filing or within ten (10) business days from application submission date.
Applicants must provide the appropriate attachments during application submission email the documentation towithin ten (10) business days of filing. Please include the examination title and number on the documentation.
Failure to provide the appropriate documentation may result in your application being rejected as incomplete and will be removed from consideration.
Your employment history should be listed in order beginning with the most recent.
For each job held provide the name and address of your employer your job titles beginning and ending dates description of work performed and reason for leaving.
If you have worked in more than one position for one employer list each job title and/or area of assignment separately on the application to demonstrate your experience in various assignments/occupational areas.
Part-time experience will be evaluated on the basis of its fractional equivalent of a 40-hour workweek.
All required experience must be paid.
This position may require working evenings weekends and holidays.
TO APPLY ONLINE GO TO:and click on the Careers link.
Faxed emailed or hardcopy (paper) applications will not be accepted.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
Candidate(s) who complete examination process with acceptable results will be considered by the Department hiring authority. Upon an offer of employment a comprehensive background investigation will be conducted which includes verification of experience and/or education credit history and fingerprinting through the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please note thatALLinformation included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made.FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATIONorRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.
UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom the Classification Specification Minimum Requirements and/or Desirable Qualifications serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may beDISQUALIFIED. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination process.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
LACERA is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. LACERA will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Requests for accommodation:
Teletype Telephone:
Department Contact Name:Sandra Carbajal
Department Contact Telephone:
Department Email:scarbajal@
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
Your Responsibilities:
1.Completing Your Application:
a. Before submission of the application it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
c. To receive credit include required documents (e.g. copy of your diploma transcript certificate or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.
2.Requirements on Job Posting:
a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.
b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 as amended prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.
4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address log into your profile onand make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.
5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:
a. It is the policy of the The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.
Disclaimer: The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction that may affect the employment application or the application selection process.
You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. This system and the information provided on it are provided on an as is and as available basis without warranties of any kind either express or implied. No advice or information given by LACERA or its respective staff members shall modify the foregoing or create any warranty.
LACERA expressly disclaims any warranty that the information on this system or on the Internet generally will be uninterruptible or error free or that any information software or other material accessible from the system is free of viruses or other harmful components. You shall have no recourse against the LACERA as the system provider for any alleged or actual infringement of any proprietary rights a user may have in anything posted or retrieved on our system.
LACERA shall not be liable for any direct indirect punitive incidental special or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this system or with the delay or inability to use it (or any linked sites) or for any information obtained through this system or otherwise arising out of the use of this system the Internet generally or on any other basis.
NOTE: Your application is submitted using Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of all information you transmit over the Internet.
By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth herein you agree to all of the above terms and further agree to use this Online Job Employment Application System only for the submission of bona fide employment applications to the County of Los Angeles. Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System including without limitation any copying downloading translating decompiling or reverse engineering of the system data or related software shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer.
Veterans Credit: In all open competitive examinations a veterans credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28 1952 through July 1 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days other than for training any part of which occurred after January 31 1955 and before October 15 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2 1990 through January 2 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days other than for training any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11 2001 and ending on August 31 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge including El Salvador Lebanon Grenada Panama Southwest Asia Somalia and Haiti qualifies for credit.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14 1982 and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who while engaged in such service was wounded disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214 Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veterans credit. More information available at: Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable if appropriate are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Background Check: LACERA is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. LACERA will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Benefit Information: Depending on the position the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a new member of the Countys defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1 2012) unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified persons. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation or help in order to apply for a position may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of race religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child family and spousal support obligations certain employment and identification information (i.e. name address Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.
Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203 the Social Security Protection Act of 2004 requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1 2005 in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision you may visit the website or call toll free. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1- or contact a local Social Security office.
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6 1986 are required to present original documents to the County within three (3) business days of hiring which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations Title 2 Division 4 Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicants protected characteristics including race color religion national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition marital status sex sexual orientation age pregnancy childbirth and other characteristics.
Updated August 2024
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
