RETIREMENT
CalPERS 3% @ 50 formula (Classic); single highest year. CalPERS 2.7% @ 57 formula (PEPRA)
The City does not participate in Social Security.
All employees will contribute the equivalent of $85 per month to offset CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability costs. The employee contributions made pursuant to this Employee CalPERS Response Giveback Plan will be coordinated as a pre-tax contribution. Lastly, the employee contributions made pursuant to this Employee CalPERS Response Giveback Plan will be considered part of the employee contribution towards CalPERS retirement system costs.
HEALTH, WELFARE, & SAVINGS
The City offers a monthly cafeteria benefit of $1,450 / month for use towards enrolling in any of the City offered health, dental, and vision plans. Any employee who can furnish proof of coverage with another group plan can take 25% of the unused cafeteria benefit as deferred compensation or cash.
VACATION LEAVE
100 hours of annual vacation accrual, increasing up to 200 hours based on years of service
SICK LEAVE
Accrued at 8 hours per month, with an unlimited accrual
LONG TERM DISABILITY AND SHORT TERM DISABILITY
City-paid benefit. Benefits equal 60% of employee's base salary for qualified periods
LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT
The City provides a life insurance policy of 1x the employee's annual salary for a maximum of $200,000
POST CERTIFICATE PAY
Intermediate - $350/month
Advanced - $750/month
Supervisory - $850/month
BILINGUAL PAY
Eligible and qualifying employees shall receive a bilingual stipend of $125/month.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT & ANNUAL EDUCATION BONUS
Tuition reimbursement is available upon completion of probationary period. Additionally, completion of a degree entitles employee to an annual bonus:
AA: $225 / year
BA: $375 / year
MA: $525 / year
Ph.D.: $675 / year
HOLIDAYS – 10 Days Annually + 2 floating Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday following Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Income may be deferred on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis through Nationwide based on IRS Regulations
UNIFORMS
Initial issuance of uniforms and uniform replacement program provided by City
WELLNESS
Annual Health Screening, On-Site Gym, and free membership to the YMCA
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
EAP services designed to help manage life's challenges are available through The Hartford
OPTIONAL BENEFITS
The City offers multiple group plans in which employees may participate at their own expense including pet insurance, Lifelock identity theft membership, a variety of supplemental insurance programs