Employment Benefits
Annual Leave
The amount of paid annual leave regular full-time employees receive each year increases with the length of their employment as shown in the following schedule:
| Length of Service | Per Pay Period Leave Earned | Yearly Total | Limit Carried Forward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 4 years | 3.08 hours | 80.08 | 120.08 |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.70 hours | 96.20 | 136.20 |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.62 hours | 120.12 | 160.12 |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.53 hours | 143.78 | 183.78 |
| 20 or more | 6.16 hours | 160.16 | 200.16 |
Paid Holidays
The City observes the holidays listed in the following:
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
- Presidents Day (third Monday in February)
- Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
- Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (first Monday in September)
- Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday in November)
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day (December 25)
In addition to the recognized holidays, eligible employees will receive two floating holidays each fiscal year.
Sick Leave
Eligible employees will accrue sick leave benefits at the rate of 3.70 hours per pay period. Unused sick leave up to 1,000 hours, excluding those hours in the "catastrophic leave bank," will be paid to employees who resign or retire according to the following schedule (based on years of employment in a full-time position):
| Time of Employment | Percentage Returned |
|---|---|
| After five full years employment | 10% |
| After ten full years employment | 12.5% |
| After fifteen full years employment | 15% |
| After twenty full years employment | 20% |
| After twenty-five full years employment | 25% |
| After thirty full years employment | 30% |
| After thirty-five full years employment | 35% |
Other Benefits
In addition to medical, dental, prescription and dental coverage, the City provides the following benefits: 2023 - 2024 Benefits Guide (PDF)
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- 457 Savings Plan
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Development and Training Program
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account/Cafeteria 125 Plan
- Life insurance
- Pension plans for Fire and Police
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniforms, tools, and safety equipment are provided when required
- Medical Transport Solutions for air and ground medical transport
- Wellness Program