Fire (IAFF) 40-Hour Employee Benefits Summary

Leave Benefits

Vacation

Vacation accruals are as follows, with no waiting period for use of accruals:

Sick Leave

Employees receive 4.0 hours of sick leave each semi-monthly pay period, with a maximum accrual of 1250 hours. Accruals available after its earned.

Holiday Time

The following paid holidays are observed each year:

Holiday Leave

Additional holiday time off is received as follows: Unused leave as of December 31 each year shall be converted to vacation and/or sick leave at the employee's discretion.

Bereavement Leave

Bereavement Leave up to 5 days with pay per death occurrence for covered family member(s). May be supplemented by use of other applicable leave accruals.

Insurance

Medical, Dental & Vision

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and all eligible dependents with City paying approximately 95% of premium.

Employee contribution for employee up to full family coverage is $127.33 per month. Dependent opt out option is only available if spouse/domestic partner is contributing to an HSA-qualifying plan.

Life/AD&D

City paid $50,000 employee life insurance policy. City-paid $2,000 dependent life insurance policy (per dependent).

Long-Term Disability

Benefit is 66 2/3% of the employee’s monthly salary after a 90-day waiting period, and the premium is fully paid by the City.

Supplemental (Employee paid)

There are optional insurance plans in which an employee can enroll at their own expense. (Coverage may not be guaranteed and may require underwriting approval.)

• Short-term Disability – Coverage is guaranteed for new employees. The amount of coverage the employee may purchase varies, and there is a 7-day waiting period with a 90-day maximum benefit.
• Additional term life insurance – Available coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
• Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Intensive Care, and Specific Event Insurance – Coverage is available for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.

Retirement

PERS / OPSRP

The City participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP). Employees are eligible to become members of the OPSRP after six full months of employment. The City pays the six percent employee contribution. 

Deferred Compensation

The City contributes two percent (2.0%) of the employee's regular base pay into a 457 pre-tax deferred compensation plan with ICMA-RC or Nationwide Retirement Solutions (employee chooses which company). Employees may also make contributions to a 457 pre-tax or Roth deferred compensation plan with either company. 

Other Benefits

Education Reimbursement

Reimbursement of 100% of tuition and book fees for successful completion of pre-approved, job-related college courses or courses within an approved institution's degree program.

Employee Assistance Program

Access to the City’s confidential Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for employees and eligible dependents. 

Flexible Spending Plan (125)

Deferral plan for dependent care, eligible insurance premiums, and out-of- pocket medical expenses paid on a pre-tax basis. Employees must enroll annually on a calendar year.

Longevity Incentive

Employees are eligible for longevity pay at 10, 15, and 20 years of continuous employment in the bargaining unit.