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Compensation and Benefits Information:

• Annual salary increases awarded based on Performance Achievement Program, which establishes goals and objectives reviewed by the City Manager each fiscal year.


• Receive 9.6% of base salary from the City, pre-tax, in a 457 or 401(a) deferred compensation fund. Additional contributions by the employee are optional.


• $280 per month transportation subsidy.


• $100 per month communication allowance (cell phone, pager).


• Tuition reimbursement available ($5,410 per year).


• $2,006 available per year for professional memberships, training seminars, etc.


• Defined benefit pension with Rule of 80 (age + years of service).


• Free bus pass.

Other Benefits:

• 11 1/2 paid holidays.


• 10 hrs per month sick leave that can be saved without limit.


• 15 paid vacation days (8 hours per month vacation + 3 personal days). Vacation hours increase with years of service.


• 2.5 days per year paid education leave.


• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.


• Medical insurance: Choose between HMO or Indemnity Plans.


• Dental insurance: Prepaid or Indemnity Plan.


• Life insurance - 1.5 times base salary provided at no cost.


• Elder care assistance - no cost.


• Long term disability coverage - no cost.

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