City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
County: Monterey, Population Served: 4081, Number of Employees: 65

BENEFITS


At Will
Health Insurance
Employer contributes up to $1230.32 month for medical, coverage. Medical insurance is provided through the CalPERS Plan. Dental and Vision insurance is City-funded at an average cost of $75.69/mo. per covered employee.

Other Benefits
At-Will employees are hired through individual, negotiated contracts, therefore, benefits will differ. In general, At-Will are afforded the same benefits of the Management Association (except Union-only benefits), or those which may be otherwise negotiated.


Fire
AD&D
Coverage is $30,000, employer covers 100% of the premium at a cost of $1.20/month.

Bereavement Leave
3 days/year (24 hours/year).

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 plan, employer contribution is $25/month.

Educational Incentive
After 1.5 years of regular service: 2.5% for 30 college credits, or 5% for 60 college credits.

General Leave
1-shift (24 hours)/year.

Health Insurance
Employer contributes up to $378.56/month for employee only, $757.12/month for employee plus one, $984.26/month for employee plus 2 or more for medical insurance (Amounts include the mandatory employer contribution to PERS). Employees may "opt out" of health coverage (if they provide proof of other coverage), and receive cash "in-lieu" in the amount of $291/month. Dental and Vision Insurance: employer covers 100% through a self-funded program at an average cost of $75.69/month, which provides for a $25 deductible and $1,500 cap per calendar year for dental and $45 for eye exams, $50 for Single, $70 for Bifocal, $80 for Trifocal, $140 for Lenticular, and $50 for Contacts for each eye.

Holidays
12 days/year.

Life Insurance
Coverage is $30,000, employer covers 100% of the premium at a cost of $11.84/month.

Long Term Disability
The City provides a LTD policy for full-time shift employees. Coverage is 60% of salary, 60 day waiting period. The City's cost for this benefit is $12/month.

Retirement
PERS 2% @ 55 (non-safety), 3% @ 50 (safety), employer contribution rate is 33.7% (safety) and 15.90% (non-safety), employee contribution rate is 9% (safety) and 7% (non-safety), employer does not pick-up the employee contribution. (4th level 1959 Survivor is available at an employee paid cost of $2/month) Military Service Credit, Single Highest Year, and Service Credit for unused sick leave is provided.

Sick Leave
12 days (288 hours)/year, employees with at least 5 years of service may cash out 25% if terminated, or 50% if retired, up to a maximum of 150 hours if terminated, or 300 hours if retired if hired after November 1984, no maximum if hired prior to November 1984.

Unifor Allowance
$50/month

Vacation
1 - 4 years = 144 hours/year, 5 - 10 years = 168 hours/year, 11 - 15 years = 216 hours/year, 15 + years = 288 hours/year, maximum accrual is 2 times annual rate, no cash out plan.


General
AD&D
Coverage is $30,000, employer covers 100% of the premium at a cost of $1.20/month.

Bereavement Leave
3 days/year.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 plan, no employer contribution.

General Leave
8 hours/year.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Medical coverage is available through CalPERS (PEHMCA). Employer contributes up to $401.27/month for employee only, $802.55 for employee plus one, $1043.31/month for employee plus 2 or more for medical insurance (Amounts include the mandatory employer contribution to PERS)Dental and Vision insurance: Employer covers 100% through a self-funded program at an average cost of $75.69/month, which provides annually for a $25 deductible and $1,500 cap for dental and $45 for eye exams, $50 for Single, $70 for Trifocal, $140 for Lenticular, and $50 for Contact lenses, each eye.

Holidays
12 days/year.

Life Insurance
Coverage is $30,000, employer covers 100% of the premium at a cost of $11.84/month.

Long Term Disability
Coverage is 60% of salary, 60 day waiting period, no employer contribution, voluntary employee paid plan at a cost of 1.2% of salary.

Retirement
PERS 2% @ 55, employer contribution rate is 17.3%, employee contribution rate is 7%, employer does not pick-up the employee contribution. (4th level 1959 Survivor is available at an employee paid cost of $2/month) Military Service Credit, Single Highest Year, and Service Credit for unused sick leave is provided.

Sick Leave
96 hours/year, employees with at least 5 years of service may cash out 25% if terminated, or 50% if retired, up to a maximum of 150 hours if terminated, or 300 hours if retired if hired after November 1984, no maximum if hired prior to November 1984.

Supplemental Retirement
Employer paid at rate of $1.08 per hour worked for employees represented by LIUNA Local 270 and hired prior to December 7, 2005, administered through Laborers International Union of North America; Employees hired on or after December 7, 2005 who work 20 hours or more shall pay premium of $1.09 per hour worked for supplemental retirement benefit.

Vacation
1 - 4 years = 80 hours/year, 5 - 10 years = 120 hours/year, 11 - 15 years = 160 hours/year, 15+ years = 176 hours/year, maximum accrual is 2 times annual rate, no cash out plan. Employees may cash out up to 40 hours/fiscal year, subject to the provision of MOU.


Management
AD&D
Coverage is $30,000, employer covers 100% of the premium at a cost of $1.20/month.

Bereavement Leave
3 days/year.

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 plan, no employer contribution.

Education Allowance
Up to $1000/year for courses approved in advance by the City Administrator.

General Leave
8 hours/year.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Medical coverage is available through CalPERS (PEHMCA). Employer contributes up to $401.27/month for employee only, $802.55 for employee plus one, $1043.31/month for employee plus 2 or more for medical insurance (Amounts include the mandatory employer contribution to PERS)Dental and Vision insurance: Employer covers 100% through a self-funded program at an average cost of $75.69/month, which provides annually for a $25 deductible and $1,500 cap for dental and $45 for eye exams, $50 for Single, $70 for Trifocal, $140 for Lenticular, and $50 for Contact lenses, each eye.

Holidays
12 days/year.

Life Insurance
Coverage is $30,000, employer covers 100% of the premium at a cost of $11.84/month.

Long Term Disability
Coverage is 60% of salary, 60 day waiting period, no employer contribution, voluntary employee paid plan at a cost of 1.2% of salary.

Management Leave
80 hours/year.

Physical Exams
Under age 45: $225 every other year. Age 45 and older: $225 every year.

Retirement
PERS 2% @ 55, employer contribution rate is 17.3%, employee contribution rate is 7%, employer does not pick-up the employee contribution. (4th level 1959 Survivor is available at an employee paid cost of $2/month) Military Service Credit, Single Highest Year, and Service Credit for unused sick leave is provided.

Sick Leave
96 hours/year, employees with at least 5 years of service may cash out 25% if terminated, or 50% if retired, up to a maximum of 150 hours if terminated, or 300 hours if retired if hired after November 1984, no maximum if hired prior to November 1984.

Supplemental Retirement
Employer paid at rate of $1.08 per hour worked for employees represented by LIUNA Local 270 and hired prior to December 7, 2005, administered through Laborers International Union of North America; Employees hired on or after December 7, 2005 who work 20 hours or more shall pay premium of $1.09 per hour worked for supplemental retirement benefit.

Vacation
1 - 4 years = 80 hours/year, 5 - 10 years = 120 hours/year, 11 - 15 years = 160 hours/year, 15+ years = 176 hours/year, maximum accrual is 2 times annual rate, employees may cash out up to 80 hours/year.


Police
AD&D
Coverage is $30,000, employer covers 100% of the premium at a cost of $1.20/month.

Bereavement Leave
3 days/year (24 hours/year).

Deferred Compensation
Voluntary 457 plan, employer contribution is $25/month.

Educational Incentive
After 1.5 years of regular service: 2.5% for 30 college credits, or 5% for 60 college credits.

General Leave
8 hours/fiscal year.

Health Insurance
MEDICAL INSURANCE: Employer contributes up to $361.60 for employee only, $677.60 for employee plus one, $860.80 for employee plus 2 or more for medical insurance (Amounts include the mandatory employer contribution to PERS). Employees may "opt out" of health coverage (if they provide proof of other coverage), and receive cash "in-lieu" in the amount of $ 270.00 / month. DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE: employer covers 100% through a self-funded program at an average cost of $75.69/month, which provides for a $25 deductible and $1,500 cap per calendar year for dental and $45 for eye exams, $50 for Single, $70 for Bifocal, $80 for Trifocal, $140 for Lenticular, and $50 for Contacts for each eye.

Holidays
12 days/year.

Life Insurance
Coverage is $30,000, employer covers 100% of the premium at a cost of $11.84/month.

Long Term Disability
Coverage is 60% of salary, 60 day waiting period, no employer contribution, voluntary employee paid plan at a cost of 1.2% of salary.

Retirement
PERS 2% @ 55 (non-safety), 3% @ 50 (safety), employer contribution rate is 33.7% (safety) and 17.3% (non-safety), employee contribution rate is 9% (safety) and 7% (non-safety), employer does not pick-up the employee contribution. (4th level 1959 Survivor is available at an employee paid cost of $2/month) Military Service Credit, Single Highest Year, and Service Credit for unused sick leave is provided.

Sick Leave
96 hours/year, employees with at least 5 years of service may cash out 25% if terminated, or 50% if retired, up to a maximum of 150 hours if terminated, or 300 hours if retired if hired after November 1984, no maximum if hired prior to November 1984.

Special Assignment Pay
5% for CSO designated as Animal Control Officer, for Detective, and for Field Training Officer.

Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $1,000 per fiscal year for college level coursework expenses (tuition and books).

Vacation
1 - 4 years = 80 hours/year, 5 - 10 years = 120 hours/year, 11 - 15 years = 160 hours/year, 15+ years = 176 hours/year, maximum accrual is 2 times annual rate, no cash out plan.