| Butte County |
County: Butte County, Population Served: 210000, Number of Employees: 2000
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| BENEFITS |
| Appointed Department Heads |
| Administrative Leave |
| .2692 days per biweekly pay period (7 days per year).
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| Auto Allowance |
| $620/month.
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| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Cell Phone Allowance |
| $70/month.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $25,000, at a County cost of $3.50/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 55. The County contribution rate is currently 8.811%. The employee contribution rate is 7%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Special Pays |
| $5.00/day or $50 per PP bilingual. 5% Information Systems assignment. Safety footwear $100.00/yr reimbursement.
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| 1/2 of actual cost or $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Appointed Department Heads-Safety |
| Administrative Leave |
| .2692 days per biweekly pay period (7 days per year).
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| Auto Allowance |
| $620/month.
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| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Cell Phone Allowance |
| $70/month.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $25,000, at a County cost of $3.50/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 3% @ 50. The County contribution rate is currently 14.0%. The employee contribution rate is 9%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Special Pays |
| $5.00/day or $50 per PP bilingual. 5% Information Systems assignment. Safety footwear $100.00/yr reimbursement.
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| 1/2 of actual cost or $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Appointed Department Heads-Safety (Probation) |
| Administrative Leave |
| .2692 days per biweekly pay period (7 days per year).
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| Auto Allowance |
| $620/month.
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| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Cell Phone Allowance |
| $70/month.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $25,000, at a County cost of $3.50/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 50. The County contribution rate is currently 14.0%. The employee contribution rate is 9%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Special Pays |
| $5.00/day or $50 per PP bilingual. 5% Information Systems assignment. Safety footwear $100.00/yr reimbursement.
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| 1/2 of actual cost or $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Correctional Officers-General |
| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion - 48 hrs for employees on 4/12's
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $20,000, at a County cost of $2.80/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 50. The County contribution rate is currently 14.0%. The employee contribution rate is 9%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am M-F 7am-5pm Sat & Sun
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| Special Pays |
| $8.00/day or $80 per PP bilingual. 5% Information Systems assignment. FTO $10.00/shift. OIC 5% to base. $21.00 monthly reported to PERS for Uniform. Advance step for lateral hires as CO.
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| Stand-by Pay |
| $25.00/8 hr shift
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Correctional Officers-Supervisory |
| Administrative Leave |
| O/T Exempt .2692 days per biweekly pay period (7 days per year).
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| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion - 48 hrs for employees on 4/12s
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $20,000, at a County cost of $2.80/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 50. The County contribution rate is currently 14.0%. The employee contribution rate is 9%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am M-F 7am-5pm Sat & Sun
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| Special Pays |
| $8.00/day or $80 per PP bilingual. $21.00 monthly reported to PERS for Uniform. Advance step for lateral hires as CO.
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| Stand-by Pay |
| $35.00/8 hr shift
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Elected Officials |
| Auto Allowance |
| $620/month.
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| Cell Phone Allowance |
| $70/month.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $25,000, at a County cost of $3.50/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 55. The County contribution rate is currently 8.811%. The employee contribution rate is 7%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Elected Officials-Safety |
| Auto Allowance |
| $620/month.
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| Cell Phone Allowance |
| $70/month.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $25,000, at a County cost of $3.50/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 3% @ 50. The County contribution rate is currently 14.0%. The employee contribution rate is 9%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| General |
| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $20,000, at a County cost of $2.80/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 55. The County contribution rate is currently 8.811%. The employee contribution rate is 7%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am M-F 7am-5pm Sat & Sun
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| Special Pays |
| $5.00/day or $50 per PP bilingual. 5% Information Systems assignment. Safety footwear $100.00/yr reimbursement. Advance step for lateral hire as public safety dispatcher.
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| Stand-by Pay |
| $40.00/ 8 hr shift
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Law Enforcement-General |
| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $20,000, at a County cost of $2.80/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 3% @ 50. The County contribution rate is currently 14.0%. The employee contribution rate is 9%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am reg. Sch. day
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| Special Pays |
| $8.00/day or $80 per PP bilingual. 5% Information Systems assignment. 3.5% POST Intermediate. 4.5% POST Advanced. $8/ Per shift FTO. 5% Investigations. $100.00/mo bomb squad. 5% gangs. Federal min wage K-9. $21.00 monthly reported to PERS for Uniform. Advance step for lateral hires.
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| Stand-by Pay |
| $40.00/8 hr shift
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Law Enforcement-Management and Supervisory |
| Administrative Leave |
| .2692 days per biweekly pay period (7 days per year).
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| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $20,000, at a County cost of $2.80/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 3% @ 50. The County contribution rate is currently 14.0%. The employee contribution rate is 9%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am reg. Sch. day
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| Special Pays |
| $8.00/day or $80 per PP bilingual. 4.5% POST Advanced. 2.5% POST Supervisory. 2.5% Management POST. $100.00/mo bomb squad. $21.00 monthly reported to PERS for Uniform. Advance step for lateral hires.
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Management, Confidential and Supervisory |
| Administrative Leave |
| .2692 days per biweekly pay period (7 days per year).
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| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
|
| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
|
| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $25,000, at a County cost of $3.50/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 55. The County contribution rate is currently 8.811%. The employee contribution rate is 7%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am M-F 7am-5pm Sat & Sun
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| Special Pays |
| $5.00/day or $50 per PP bilingual. 5% Information Systems assignment. Safety footwear $100.00/yr reimbursement.
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| Stand-by Pay |
| $50.00/ 8 hr shift
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| 1/2 of actual cost or $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Mgmt., Conf., and Supv.-Safety (Corrections) |
| Administrative Leave |
| .2692 days per biweekly pay period (7 days per year).
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| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $25,000, at a County cost of $3.50/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 50. The County contribution rate is currently 14.0%. The employee contribution rate is 9%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am M-F7 am-5pm Sat & Sun
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| Special Pays |
| $5.00/day or $50 per PP bilingual. 5% Information Systems assignment. Safety footwear $100.00/yr reimbursement.
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| Stand-by Pay |
| $50.00/ 8 hr shift
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| 1/2 of actual cost or $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Non-Represented |
| Administrative Leave |
| .2692 days per biweekly pay period (7 days per year).
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| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $20,000, at a County cost of $2.80/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 55. The County contribution rate is currently 8.811%. The employee contribution rate is 7%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am M-F 7am-5pm Sat & Sun
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| Special Pays |
| $5.00/day or $50 per PP bilingual. 5% Information Systems assignment. Safety footwear $100.00/yr reimbursement.
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| 1/2 of actual cost or $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Non-Represented-Safety (Probation) |
| Administrative Leave |
| .2692 days per biweekly pay period (7 days per year).
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| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $20,000, at a County cost of $2.80/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 50. The County contribution rate is currently 14.0%. The employee contribution rate is 9%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am M-F 7am-5pm Sat & Sun
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| Special Pays |
| $5.00/day or $50 per PP bilingual. 5% Information Systems assignment. Safety footwear $100.00/yr reimbursement.
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| 1/2 of actual cost or $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Probation Peace Officers |
| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $20,000, at a County cost of $2.80/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 50. The County contribution rate is currently 14.0%. The employee contribution rate is 9%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am M-F 7am-5pm Sat & Sun
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| Special Pays |
| $5.00/day or $50 per PP bilingual.
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| Stand-by Pay |
| $40.00/8 hr shift
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Professional |
| Administrative Leave |
| O/T Exempt .2692 days per biweekly pay period (7 days per year).
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| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
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| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $25,000, at a County cost of $3.50/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 55. The County contribution rate is currently 8.811%. The employee contribution rate is 7%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am M-F 7am-5pm Sat & Sun
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| Special Pays |
| $5.00/day or $50 per PP bilingual. 5% to base for Public Health Nurses assigned to CCS.
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| Stand-by Pay |
| $40.00/8 hr shift
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| 1/2 of actual cost or $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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| Social Services Workers |
| Bereavement Leave |
| 40 hours of paid leave per occasion.
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| Deferred Compensation |
| The County offers two 457 Deferred Compensation programs. Deposits into these plans are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.
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| Disability Insurance |
| For short-term disability, the County participates California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.
|
| Flexible Spending Program |
| County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well. Generally, employees who participate in the Flexible Spending Program have less taxes withheld for their payroll checks than if they had elected not to do so.
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| Health Insurance |
| Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes up to 94% of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1207.41/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current amount of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $373.17.
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| Holidays |
| 11 days/yr.
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| Life Insurance |
| All employees are eligible to participate in the County's group life insurance. For this employee group the amount of County-paid core coverage is $20,000, at a County cost of $2.80/month. Additionally, all employees are eligible to purchase additional insurance for themselves, their spouses, and their children. The premiums for the additional coverage are paid for by the employee through a payroll deduction.
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| Retirement |
| PERS 2% @ 55. The County contribution rate is currently 8.811%. The employee contribution rate is 7%. The County picks-up (pays) the employee contribution. (Note: Employees contribute 6.2% into Social Security and 1.45% into Medicare, which is matched by the County.)
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| Shift Differential |
| $1.00/hr + reg pay 5pm-7am M-F 7am-5pm Sat & Sun
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| Special Pays |
| $5.00/day or $108 per month bilingual.
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| Stand-by Pay |
| $40.00/8 hr shift
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| Tuition Reimbursement |
| $500/year
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| Vacation |
| 0-4.99 years of service = 120 hrs/yr - 5-9.99 yrs = 160 hrs/yr - 10-19.99 yrs = 200 hrs/yr - 20+ yrs = 216 hrs/yr.
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