Leave
Leave Benefits
Vacation
Vacation accruals are as follows: (Accurals available after 12 full months of continuous City service):
| Months of Continuous Service | Semi-monthly Accrual Rate (hours) | Equivalent Annual (hours) | Maximum Accrual (hours) 2x Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 through 60 months | 11.5 | 276 | 552 |
| 61 through 120 months | 13.5 | 324 | 648 |
| 121+ months | 16.0 | 384 | 768 |
Sick Leave
Employees receive 6.0 hours of sick leave each semi-monthly pay period, with a maximum accrual of 2400 hours. Accruals available after its earned.
Bereavement Leave
Bereavement Leave up to two (2) consecutive working shift days. May be supplemented by use of other applicable leave accruals.
Insurance
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 employee’s monthly salary after a 90-day waiting period and premium is fully paid by the City.
Supplemental (Employee paid)
There are optional insurance plans in which an employee can enroll at their 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
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
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 institutional approved 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 pre-tax basis. Employee 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.
Please note: All benefits and contributions listed on this summary are subject to change. Emergency Services employees who work fewer than 56 hours may receive different levels of benefits under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please contact Human Resources at
