SENIOR PENSION ACTUARY - Exam Code 4PABG - Continuous Filing - Open Examination

Sep 27, 2026

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Open examination bulletin for the Senior Pension Actuary position with CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System). Applications are accepted on a continuous basis at the spot-Sacramento location with a final filing date listed as continuous. Applicants must submit a signed Standard State Application (STD 678) plus required educational documentation, include a valid email, and follow specific submission methods and required “to/from” work history details. The role covers independent actuarial assignments, employer/employee informational seminars, and special reports to the CalPERS Board. Minimum qualifications require one year in state service with the Associate Pension Actuary track and Society of Actuaries associateship, or four years of responsible pension actuarial experience plus equivalent degree and associateship.

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Pages6

Reading Time15 min

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Application Instructions

Final Filing Date

Who Should Apply

How To Apply

File-In-Person/Certified Mail

Email Submission

Position Description

Minimum Qualifications

Option I

Option II

Examination Scope

SENIOR PENSION ACTUARY Exam Code: 4PABG Department: California Public Employees’ Retirement System Exam Type: Open Examination Location: Spot-Sacramento Final Filing Date: Continuous Filing CLASSIFICATION DETAILS Senior Pension Actuary – $12,275.00- $15,369.00 per month. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Final Filing Date: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Who Should Apply: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this announcement may apply to take this examination. Once you have taken this examination, you may notretake it 12 months. How To Apply: All applicants must submit a signed Standard State Application (678) with any required educational documentation (if applicable) . Once your application has been verified as meeting the requirements for admittance to the examination you will be emailed the Supplemental Application examination. Please be sure to include your current email address on your application. Applications are available through the internet at [https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/STD678.pdf](https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/STD678.pdf)[ ](https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/STD678.pdf)[and may be delivered in person or by mail. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.](and may be delivered in person or by mail. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.)[ ](and may be delivered in person or by mail. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.)[Applications must include:](Applications must include:) “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year), hours worked , civil service class title(s), for all work experience and exam code. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a State Application (STD 678) . Applications received without the required documents will result in rejection from this examination. FILE-IN-PERSON/CERTIFIED MAIL: MAILING ADDRESS: CalPERS CalPERS Human Resources Division Human Resources Division Exam Services Unit Exam Services Unit 400 Q Street, Lincoln Plaza North P.O. Box 942718 1st floor drop box by security desk Sacramento, CA 94229-2718 Sacramento, CA 95811 08:00 AM-05:00 PM EMAIL: HRSD Exam Svcs@CalPERS.CA.GOV Your request form must be electronically signed if you wish to submit by email. NOTE: Your Application must have an original signature to be accepted. Special Testing: If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact Information section of this bulletin. POSITION DESCRIPTION This is the full professional level. Under direction, incumbents work independently on the most difficult actuarial assignments; provide informational seminars for employers and employees on actuarial issues; prepare and present special reports to the CalPERS Board of Administration, legislative bodies, employer groups and other interested parties. Incumbents may act as leadsperson over Pension Actuaries and Actuarial Assistants, CalPERS, on special assignments or team projects; and do other related work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this examination announcement. EITHER I Experience: One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of an Associate Pension Actuary. and Possession of an Associateship in the Society of Actuaries. OR II Experience: Four years of responsible pension actuarial experience setting actuarial assumptions, processing or overseeing actuarial valuations of defined benefit plans and the production of actuarial valuation reports in either (1) a private pension program, or (2) a consulting actuarial firm working with employee pension programs, or (3) a comparable pension actuarial position in another governmental agency. (Experience in California state service must be at a level of responsibility provided in the promotional pattern. ) and Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with specialization in actuarial science, mathe

FAQs

What is the exam type and where is it held?

The bulletin specifies an Open Examination and lists the location as Spot-Sacramento.

How do applications get submitted, and what are the key requirements?

Submit a signed Standard State Application (STD 678) with required educational documentation if applicable. Include your current email address, provide “to” and “from” dates plus hours worked and civil service class titles for work experience, and do not substitute a resume for STD 678.

What are the minimum qualification options for applicants?

Applicants must meet education/experience requirements under either Option I or Option II. Option I requires one year in California state service as an Associate Pension Actuary and possession of an associateship in the Society of Actuaries; Option II requires four years of responsible pension actuarial experience and equivalent college graduation in relevant fields plus the same Society of Actuaries associateship.

Sep 27, 2026

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