The following is an overview of the types of benefits offered to full-time employees. Part-time employees are offered some benefits on a pro-rated basis dependent upon number of hours worked and any applicable bargaining unit contract(s):
Summary of Medical Benefits
- Kaiser Medical
- MODA (formerly ODS) Medical
Employees have an option between a service plan (base plan plus major medical coverage) or a heath maintenance organization (HMO plan). Each medical plan includes prescription drugs and vision care. Coverage is for the employee and their dependents with a pick-up by employees towads the premium dependent upon their bargaining unit or management agreement.
Summary of Dental Benefits
- Kaiser Dental
- Pacific Source Dental
Employees and their dependents have two plans available for dental insurance either through a service plan or HMO plan. Both plans for preventive, routine and major dental care, and orthodontic benefits.
Life Insurance: Full-time AFSCME employees are provided $25,000 life insurance with $1,000 for dependent coverage.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Full-time employees have long term disability insurance that provides for 2/3 of an employee's salary, up to a maximum earnings salary of $4,000 per month after a 90-day waiting period.
Retirement: The City is a member of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The City currently contributes both the employer and employee's portion with the amount dependent upon the employee's status with PERS.
HRA-VEBA: This is a Voluntary Employee Benefits Account. It is an account established for employees to use for out-of-pocket medical expenses pre and post retirement. The amount contributed to the VEBA is currently $50.00 month.
Flexible 125-Spending Account: Employees are offered a flexible 125-spending account that allows employees to pre-tax their portion of medical premiums or they can contribute pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket medical expenses or child care expenses.
Employee Assistance Program: The City provides employees and their families up to 5 free confidential counseling sessions and 5 free legal consultations per incident through EASE.
Holidays: The City recognizes 10 paid holidays during a calendar year with 2 additional days given as floating holidays. Part-time employees are paid for the number of hours they are scheduled to work on holidays. Please check the city calendar for holiday closure dates.
Vacation: Paid vacation time accrues on a monthly basis based upon hours worked, length of service, and by employee group. AFSCME employees can accrue up to 240 hours of vacation, part-time union employees can accrue up to 120 hours of vacation. Part-time employees accrue vacation based on number of hours hired to work.
Sick Leave: Sick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of ten hours per month. Part-time employees accrue sick leave based on number of hours hired to work.
Gym Membership: Full-time employees who join a gym will have $15 per month contributed to their membership.
Payroll and Direct Deposit: Employees have the option of having their paycheck direct deposited into their checking or saving account at the bank or credit union of their choice. Payday is monthly on the last working day of any given month (by general employees).