Temporary-Intermittent Employee Benefits Summary
Leave
Leave Benefits
Sick Leave
One hour of sick leave will be accrued for every 30 hours worked. Although temporary employees will begin accruing sick leave immediately, there will be a 90-day waiting period before they may use it.
| Maximum Annual Accrual (hours) | Maximum Accrual (hours) |
| 40 | 80 |
Note: A retired City of Albany employee hired back immediately after retirement may have up to 80 hours of sick leave rolled over from their regular-status sick leave accrual account. (Sick leave hours paid out as a benefit to a VEBA account contribution or otherwise applied to continued health insurance are not eligible hours for rollover.)
Bereavement Leave
A temporary employee working an average of 25 or more hours per week, looking back over 6 months, is eligible for 80 hours of Bereavement Leave under the Oregon Family Medical Leave. Employee must use accrued sick leave hours and then may unpaid leave may be requested.
Insurance
Insurance
Medical
City temporary employees' health insurance is a medical-only plan. Employees may elect employee-only or employee and child(ren) coverage. Spouse coverage is not offered under this plan. Employee-paid share of the premiums will be nine and one-half percent (9.78%) of the employee's salary, not to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total premium.
Eligibility:
- Temporary employees on the City's payroll, who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week, are eligible to enroll in the City's temporary employee health insurance plan.
- Temporary employees on the City of Albany's payroll regularly working less than 30 hours per week, may become eligible for health insurance if they have been employed a minimum of one year (the qualifying measurement period) and worked an average of 30 hours per week looking back over the measurement period.
Retirement
Retirement
PERS / OPSRP
The City participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP). Employees are eligible to become members of the OPSRP if the eligibility criteria are met, including six full months of employment and having worked a minimum of 600 hours. The City pays the six percent employee contribution.
(This section does not apply to a temporary employee who has retired from PERS/OPSRP. Retirees do not continue to accrue retirement benefits if they work back after retirement. However, the City is responsible for continuing to pay the PERS rate on hours worked.)
Please note: All benefits and contributions listed on this summary are subject to change. All benefits listed on this summary are for temporary employees only.
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AFSCME Employee Benefits Summary
Leave
Leave Benefits
Vacation
Vacation accruals are as follows, with no waiting period for use of accruals:
| Months of Continuous Service | Semi-monthly Accrual Rate (hours) | Equivalent Annual (hours) | Maximum Accrual (hours) 2x Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 through 48 months | 4.0 | 96 | 192 |
| 49 through 96 months | 5.0 | 120 | 240 |
| 97 through 144 months | 5.5 | 132 | 264 |
| 145 through 168 months | 5.75 | 138 | 276 |
| 169 through 228 months | 6.0 | 144 | 288 |
| 229 months and over | 6.25 | 150 | 300 |
Sick Leave
Employees receive 4.0 hours of sick leave each semi-monthly pay period, with a maximum accrual of 1,000 hours. Accruals are available for use as they’re earned.
Sick Leave Incentive Program
Upon PERS retirement, a proration of unused sick leave may be rolled into employee’s VEBA account (see VEBA benefit below).
Paid Holidays
Employees receive 10 paid holidays each calendar year. Click here for a listing of City-observed holidays.
Floating Holiday Leave
Employees are frontloaded 24 hours of floating holiday leave in January of each year (leave is pro-rated for new hires). This leave can be taken in place of vacation or other accrued leave but must be used by the end of each calendar year. Unused leave does not roll over and is not subject to payout.
Bereavement Leave
Bereavement Leave up to 5 days with pay per death occurrence for covered family member(s). May be supplemented by use of other applicable leave accruals.
Insurance
Insurance
Medical, Dental & Vision
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and all eligible dependents with City paying approximately 95% of premium. The current employee contribution is approximately $56 per month for employee-only coverage, up to approximately $162 per month for employee plus family coverage. Coverage opt-out for dependents is only available if spouse/domestic partner is contributing to an HSA-qualifying plan or is covered under Medicare.
Life/AD&D
City-paid $75,000 employee life insurance policy. (Employer-paid premium exceeding the life insurance value of $50,000 is taxable.)
Long-Term Disability
Benefit is 66 2/3% of employee’s monthly salary after a 90-day waiting period. Premium fully paid by the City.
Supplemental (Employee paid)
Optional insurance plans available: (Coverage may not be guaranteed and may require underwriting approval.)
- Short-term Disability – Coverage is guaranteed for new employees. Cost of purchased coverage varies. A 7-day waiting period with a 90-day maximum benefit.
- Additional term life insurance – Available coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
- Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Intensive Care, and Specific Event Insurance – Available coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
Retirement
Retirement
PERS / OPSRP
Participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System. City pays employer contribution as well as employee’s 6.0% IAP contribution.
Deferred Compensation
City pays one-half of one percent (0.5%) of employee’s regular base pay into a 457 pre-tax deferred compensation plan with employee-selected provider (ICMA-RC or Nationwide Retirement Solutions) with no match required. Employee may also make contributions to a 457 pre-tax or Roth deferred compensation plan.
Other
Other Benefits
Education Reimbursement
Reimbursement of 75% of tuition and book fees for successful completion of pre-approved, job-related college courses or courses within an institutional approved degree program.
Employee Assistance Program
Access to the City’s confidential Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for employees and eligible dependents. Coverage includes 8 counseling sessions per covered individual per calendar year at no cost to employees plus additional services including financial and legal advice, coaching, crisis support, and more.
Flexible Spending Plan (125)
Deferral plan for dependent care, eligible insurance premiums, and out-of- pocket medical expenses paid on pretax basis. Employee must enroll annually each benefit (calendar) year.
Voluntary Employee Benefits Association (VEBA Trust)
Annual employer-paid contribution to an HRA VEBA account when enrolled in City’s health insurance plan. Annual City contribution of $1,000 for employee-only coverage or $2,000 for employee plus dependent(s) coverage. Funds can be used for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses while employed or saved for healthcare expenses in retirement, with funds growing tax-free.
Paid Family Medical Leave
Oregon Paid Family Medical Leave coverage provided through the City’s third-party administrator.
Longevity Incentive
Employees receive additional longevity pay follows:
| Years of Continuous Service | Longevity Pay/Leave* |
|---|---|
| 120 months (10 years) | 2% |
| 168 months (14 years) | 5% |
| 228 months (19 years) | 8% |
| 264 months (22 years) | One-time award of 40 hours of longevity leave |
| 324 months (27 years) | 10% |
*Longevity pay is calculated off the employee’s regular base pay, and rates listed are not cumulative.
Please note: This page provides a high-level summary of City benefits. Refer to applicable City policies and the collective bargaining agreement for additional details. All benefits and contributions listed in this summary apply to full-time employees and are subject to change. Part-time employee benefits are prorated based on the employee’s regularly scheduled FTE or, in some instances, may not apply. Please contact Human Resources at
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Executive Employee Benefits Summary
Leave
Leave Benefits
Vacation
Vacation accruals are as follows, with no waiting period for use of accruals:
| Months of Continuous Service | Semi-monthly Accrual Rate (hours) | Equivalent Annual (hours) | Maximum Accrual (hours) 1.25x Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 through 48 months | 8.5 | 204 | 255 |
| 49 through 96 months | 9.5 | 228 | 285 |
| 97 through 144 months | 10.0 | 240 | 300 |
| 145 through 168 months | 10.5 | 252 | 315 |
| 169 through 228 months | 11.0 | 264 | 330 |
| 229 months and over | 11.5 | 276 | 345 |
Sick Leave
Employees receive 4.0 hours of sick leave each semi-monthly pay period, with a maximum accrual of 1,000 hours. Accruals are available for use as they’re earned.
Sick Leave Incentive Program
Upon PERS retirement, a proration of unused sick leave may be rolled into employee’s VEBA account (see VEBA benefit below).
Paid Holidays
Employees receive 10 paid holidays each calendar year. Click here for a listing of City-observed holidays.
Bereavement Leave
Bereavement Leave up to 5 days with pay per death occurrence for covered family member(s). May be supplemented by use of other applicable leave accruals.
Insurance
Insurance
Medical, Dental & Vision
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and all eligible dependents with City paying approximately 95% of premium. The current employee contribution rates can be found on the City's website, Medical Benefits.Coverage opt-out for dependents is only available if spouse/domestic partner is contributing to an HSA-qualifying plan or is covered under Medicare.
Life/AD&D
Benefit is 2x employee's annual base salary, not to exceed $150,000. Benefit fully paid by the City. (Employer-paid premium exceeding the life insurance value of $50,000 is taxable.)
Long-Term Disability
Benefit is 66 2/3% of employee’s monthly salary after a 90-day waiting period. Premium fully paid by the City.
Supplemental (Employee paid)
Optional insurance plans available: (Coverage may not be guaranteed and may require underwriting approval.)
- Short-term Disability – Coverage is guaranteed for new employees. Cost of purchased coverage varies. A 7-day waiting period with a 90-day maximum benefit.
- Additional term life insurance – Available coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
- Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Intensive Care, and Specific Event Insurance – Available coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
Retirement
Retirement
PERS / OPSRP
Participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System. City pays employer contribution as well as employee’s 6.0% IAP contribution.
Deferred Compensation
City pays 3.5% of employee’s regular base pay into an ICMA 401(a) Plan paid by City with no match required. Employee is also eligible to participate in a 457 pre-tax or Roth deferred compensation plan with ICMA-RC and/or Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
Other
Other Benefits
Education Reimbursement
Reimbursement of 75% of tuition and book fees for successful completion of pre-approved, job-related college courses or courses within an institutional approved degree program.
Employee Assistance Program
Access to the City’s confidential Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for employees and eligible dependents. Coverage includes 8 counseling sessions per covered individual per calendar year at no cost to employees plus additional services including financial and legal advice, coaching, crisis support, and more.
Flexible Spending Plan (125)
Deferral plan for dependent care, eligible insurance premiums, and out-of- pocket medical expenses paid on pre-tax basis. Employee must enroll annually each benefit (calendar) year.
Voluntary Employee Benefits Association (VEBA Trust)
Annual employer-paid contribution to an HRA VEBA account when enrolled in City’s health insurance plan. The City contributes $2,000 for employee-only coverage or $4,000 for employee plus dependent(s) coverage. Funds can be used for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses while employed or saved for healthcare expenses in retirement, with funds growing tax-free.
Paid Family Medical Leave
Oregon Paid Family Medical Leave coverage provided through the City’s third-party administrator.
Longevity Incentive
Employees receive additional longevity pay follows:
| Years of Continuous Service | Longevity Pay/Leave* |
|---|---|
| 120 months (10 years) | 3% |
| 168 months (14 years) | 6% |
| 228 months (19 years) | 9% |
| 264 months (22 years) | 11% |
| 300 months (25 years) | One-time award of 40 hours of longevity leave |
*Longevity pay is calculated off the employee’s regular base pay, and rates listed are not cumulative.
Please note: This page provides a high-level summary of City benefits. Refer to applicable City policies and the collective bargaining agreement for additional details. All benefits and contributions listed in this summary apply to full-time employees and are subject to change. Part-time employee benefits are prorated based on the employee’s regularly scheduled FTE or, in some instances, may not apply. Please contact Human Resources at
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Fire (IAFF) 40-Hour Employee Benefits Summary
Leave
Leave Benefits
Vacation
Vacation accruals are as follows, with no waiting period for use of accruals:
| Months of Continuous Service | Semi-monthly Accrual Rate (hours) | Equivalent Annual (hours) | Maximum Accrual (hours) 2x Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 through 48 months | 3.34 | 80.16 | 160 |
| 49 through 94 months | 4.67 | 112.08 | 224 |
| 95 through 168 months | 5.34 | 128.16 | 256 |
| 169 through 228 months | 6.34 | 152.16 | 304 |
| 229 months and over | 7.0 | 168 | 336 |
Sick Leave
Employees receive 4.0 hours of sick leave each semi-monthly pay period, with a maximum accrual of 1250 hours. Accruals available after its earned.
Holiday Time
The following paid holidays are observed each year:
| New Year's Day | Veterans' Day |
| Martin Luther King Day | Thanksgiving Day |
| Memorial Day | Friday after Thanksgiving Day |
| Independence Day | Christmas Day |
| Labor Day |
Holiday Leave
Additional holiday time off is received as follows: Unused leave as of December 31 each year shall be converted to vacation and/or sick leave at the employee's discretion.
| Semi-monthly Accrual Rate (hours) | Maximum Accrual (hours) |
| 1.0 | Must convert remaining hours December 31 of each year to Vacation or Sick Leave |
Bereavement Leave
Bereavement Leave up to 5 days with pay per death occurrence for covered family member(s). May be supplemented by use of other applicable leave accruals.
Insurance
Insurance
Medical, Dental & Vision
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and all eligible dependents with City paying approximately 95% of premium.
Employee contribution for employee up to full family coverage is $127.33 per month. Dependent opt out option is only available if spouse/domestic partner is contributing to an HSA-qualifying plan.
Life/AD&D
City paid $50,000 employee life insurance policy. City-paid $2,000 dependent life insurance policy (per dependent).
Long-Term Disability
Benefit is 66 2/3% of the employee’s monthly salary after a 90-day waiting period, and the premium is fully paid by the City.
Supplemental (Employee paid)
There are optional insurance plans in which an employee can enroll at their own expense. (Coverage may not be guaranteed and may require underwriting approval.)
- Short-term Disability – Coverage is guaranteed for new employees. The amount of coverage the employee may purchase varies, and there is a 7-day waiting period with a 90-day maximum benefit.
- Additional term life insurance – Available coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
- Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Intensive Care, and Specific Event Insurance – Coverage is available for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
Retirement
Retirement
PERS / OPSRP
The City participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP). Employees are eligible to become members of the OPSRP after six full months of employment. The City pays the six percent employee contribution.
Deferred Compensation
The City contributes two percent (2.0%) of the employee's regular base pay into a 457 pre-tax deferred compensation plan with ICMA-RC or Nationwide Retirement Solutions (employee chooses which company). Employees may also make contributions to a 457 pre-tax or Roth deferred compensation plan with either company.
Other
Other Benefits
Education Reimbursement
Reimbursement of 100% of tuition and book fees for successful completion of pre-approved, job-related college courses or courses within an approved institution's degree program.
Employee Assistance Program
Access to the City’s confidential Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for employees and eligible dependents.
Flexible Spending Plan (125)
Deferral plan for dependent care, eligible insurance premiums, and out-of- pocket medical expenses paid on a pre-tax basis. Employees must enroll annually on a calendar year.
Longevity Incentive
Employees are eligible for longevity pay at 10, 15, and 20 years of continuous employment in the bargaining unit.
Please note: All benefits and contributions listed on this summary are subject to change. All benefits listed on this summary are for full-time employees; part-time employees' benefits are prorated based on the employee's budgeted FTE or, in some instances, may not apply. Please contact Human Resources at
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Fire (IAFF) 56-Hour Employee Benefits Summary
Leave
Leave Benefits
Vacation
Vacation accruals are as follows: (Accurals available after 12 full months of continuous City service):
| Months of Continuous Service | Semi-monthly Accrual Rate (hours) | Equivalent Annual (hours) | Maximum Accrual (hours) 2x Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 through 60 months | 11.5 | 276 | 552 |
| 61 through 120 months | 13.5 | 324 | 648 |
| 121+ months | 16.0 | 384 | 768 |
Sick Leave
Employees receive 6.0 hours of sick leave each semi-monthly pay period, with a maximum accrual of 2400 hours. Accruals available after its earned.
Bereavement Leave
Bereavement Leave up to two (2) consecutive working shift days. May be supplemented by use of other applicable leave accruals.
Insurance
Insurance
Medical, Dental & Vision
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and all eligible dependents with City paying approximately 95% of premium.
Employee contribution for employee up to full family coverage is $127.33 per month. Dependent opt out option is only available if spouse/domestic partner is contributing to an HSA-qualifying plan.
Life/AD&D
City paid $50,000 employee life insurance policy. City-paid $2,000 dependent life insurance policy (per dependent).
Long-Term Disability
Benefit is 66 2/3% of employee’s monthly salary after a 90-day waiting period and premium is fully paid by the City.
Supplemental (Employee paid)
There are optional insurance plans in which an employee can enroll at their expense. (Coverage may not be guaranteed and may require underwriting approval.)
- Short-term Disability – Coverage is guaranteed for new employees. The amount of coverage the employee may purchase varies, and there is a 7-day waiting period with a 90-day maximum benefit.
- Additional term life insurance – Available coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
- Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Intensive Care, and Specific Event Insurance – Coverage is available for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents.
Retirement
Retirement
PERS / OPSRP
The City participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP). Employees are eligible to become members of the OPSRP after six full months of employment. The City pays the six percent employee contribution.
Deferred Compensation
The City contributes two percent (2.0%) of the employee's regular base pay into a 457 pre-tax deferred compensation plan with ICMA-RC or Nationwide Retirement Solutions (employee chooses which company). Employees may also make contributions to a 457 pre-tax or Roth deferred compensation plan with either company.
Other
Other Benefits
Education Reimbursement
Reimbursement of 100% of tuition and book fees for successful completion of pre-approved, job-related college courses or courses within an institutional approved degree program.
Employee Assistance Program
Access to the City’s confidential Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for employees and eligible dependents.
Flexible Spending Plan (125)
Deferral plan for dependent care, eligible insurance premiums, and out-of- pocket medical expenses paid on pre-tax basis. Employee must enroll annually on a calendar year.
Longevity Incentive
Employees are eligible for longevity pay at 10, 15, and 20 years of continuous employment in the bargaining unit.
Please note: All benefits and contributions listed on this summary are subject to change. Emergency Services employees who work fewer than 56 hours may receive different levels of benefits under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please contact Human Resources at
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