Employee Benefits

Annual Travel Allowance

$2,500 per year received in paycheck on or immediately following anniversary date.

First and second years of service beginning on the date of hire and ending on the date before the second anniversary date: 16 hours per month.
Third and fourth years of service beginning on the second anniversary date and ending on the day before the fourth anniversary date: 20 hours per month.
Fifth and sixth years of service beginning on the fourth anniversary date and ending on the date before the sixth anniversary date: 24 hours per month.
Seventh and eighth years of service beginning on the sixth anniversary date and ending on the date before the eighth anniversary date: 28 hours per month.
Ninth year of service and beyond beginning on the eighth anniversary date and ending on the date of separation from City services: 32 hours per month.
Must be employed 6 months before use of personal leave for non-medical reasons is allowed, without the prior approval of the City Manager

Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year - a combination of regular holidays and floating holidays, depending on the position and union agreements.

Medical, Dental, Vision (100% employer paid for full time employees)
90/100 plan on Medical if PPO used
No charge to employee to cover self or dependents
Eligible for medical benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire
One year waiting period for pre-existing conditions if new employee cannot provide proof of previous coverage for 18 months without a lapse in coverage
$50,000 life insurance policy included

Bonus plan begins on 3rd employment anniversary
Plan differs for represented and unrepresented employees, and between various unions

Tier I-III employee eligible from date of hire. Participation is mandatory for any employee budgeted for 30 hours or more per week. Employee contributes 6.75% pre-tax (7.75% for Police and Firefighters).
Tier IV employees (hired on or after July 1, 2006) employee contributes 8% pre-tax

Additional life insurance offered through our health insurance company. Employees cover the expense of this coverage.

MissionSquare Retirement. Employee can contribute $24,500 per year tax deferred, with additional allowed contributions as employees near retirement age. Contributions are made through payroll deduction.

Voluntary additional medical insurance available to employee at own expense. AFLAC has Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization, Intensive Care and Dental Plans available for purchase. Benefits are paid directly to employee.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) offer a valuable tax advantage by allowing you to pay for eligible medical, dental, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars, effectively reducing your taxable income. This translates to significant savings on out-of-pocket costs for expenses such as doctor visits and prescription medications. Employees can utilize the Health FSA for up to $3,300 per plan year and the Dependent Care FSA for up to $5,000 per plan year. Contributions to these accounts are made through payroll deductions.