Benefits Summary
Health Coverage
The Water Authority offers two health plans inclusive of dental and vision; one identified as the "basic" plan and one identified as the "premium" plan. Employer covers 100% of monthly costs for all coverage not exceeding the basic medical plan family coverage. Costs exceeding the basic medical plan family coverage are paid by the employer at 50%. Coverage is effective on date of hire.
Dental Insurance
Included in the health plans listed above, the Water Authority provides dental coverage through Delta Dental for employee and all eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
Vision Insurance
Included in the health plans listed above, the Water Authority provides vision coverage through VSP for the employee and all eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Life and AD&D Insurance
Employer provides Group Life and ADD insurance $50,000, Dependent Spouse $5,000, and Dependent child $2,000. Additional coverage for Confidential, Senior Management and Executive staff.
Long-Term Disability
Employer provides long-term disability insurance equal to 66 2/3% of monthly pay subject to a maximum schedule amount of $7,400 per month. Benefits begin on the 61st day of absence due to illness or injury.
Retirement
Benefits are provided by the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), 2.5% at 55. Employer pays a 7% contribution on behalf of the employee PERS Optional Benefits (Employer Paid Member Contributions Converted to Payrate During the Final Compensation Period). Union-represented and confidential employees pay a mandatory PERS contribution of 2%; Senior Management and Executive employees pay a mandatory PERS contribution of 4.5%. Employees are covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI).
Deferred Compensation
The Water Authority’s Deferred Compensation Plan is provided by Hartford.
Flexible Spending Account
Pretax deductions placed in a spending account to help pay for certain health care or dependent day care expenses.
Vacation
12 days per year. Additional days earned with over 4 years of service.
Sick Leave
12 days per year.
Holidays
Employer observes 13 holidays (Includes two floating holidays and one manager holiday reserved for either Christmas Eve or New Years Eve).
Tuition Reimbursement
Employer may reimburse 100% of the actual cost paid for tuition up to a maximum of $3,000; $3,001 - $4,500, 50% employer paid.
Alternative Work Week
Kearny Mesa: 44/36 schedule; offices closed every other Friday.
Escondido Office: Field staff work 4/10 with every Friday off.
Wellness Center
Use of on-site fitness facility at no cost. Opportunity to participate in a Wellness Program by attending Water Authority sponsored, on-site wellness training and screening sessions.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential third party personal counseling, financial and legal advice, and more. Available to employees and their dependents.
Employees' Association
Employees have the option to join the employees' association. Events and reduced ticket prices offered to employees through this association include the annual picnic, wellness classes, holiday party, children’s holiday party, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more.
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