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 Employee Benefits

 

Benefit Information 

1. Salary
  Salary is listed on the job announcement. For those positions having a salary range, appointments are normally made at the minimum step. All salaries are subject to regular review.
 
2. Retirement
  Employees participate in a 6% contributory Retirement Plan which features full retirement eligibility after 25 years. A tax deferred voluntary supplemental retirement plan (457) is also available.
 
3. Leave
 

Currently, regular County employees receive:
- 12 days of sick leave per year
- 4 Bonus days per year earned (only if sick leave is not used)
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 10 vacation days per year are earned. The rate increases based on length
of County service, to a maximum of 25 days annually.
 

4. Health Benefits
  Excellent comprehensive programs available for employees and their dependents include:
- Medical
- Vision and Dental
- Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
Life insurance goes into effect on the first day of employment.