MISCELLANEOUS NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (SMEA)

SALARY STEPS: Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of a six-month probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a six-month probationary period.)

PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL EXAM & DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY: Candidates offered employment must pass a pre-placement medical exam, which includes a drug and alcohol screening test, prior to final appointment. Hiring decisions may be based upon results of pre-placement medical exam and drug and alcohol screening. Positive samples are retained for 90 days from date of notification. Applicants with a positive result must notify the City, in writing, prior to the expiration of the 90 days to request retention beyond the 90 day period. A copy of the City’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy is available upon request.

BENEFITS

BIENNIAL PHYSICAL: City-paid Biennial Physical exam every 24 months. Employees 40 & over eligible every 18 months.

ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrued at a rate of 22 days through 5 years; 27 days through 10 years; with additional longevity increases.

HOLIDAYS: Thirteen days per year.

FLEXIBLE COMPENSATION BENEFIT: A Flexible Benefit equal to 5% of the employee’s annual base salary may be used toward employee health contribution, supplemental life insurance, deferred compensation leave time or cash.

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City pays 100% for CalPERS Choice Health plan, Delta Dental and medical Eye Services for employee and eligible dependents. Other PERS Health coverage may be available depending upon your residence. The City will only provide the premium amount equal to the CalPERS Choice.

RETIREMENT: Public Employees Retirement System 2% at 55. Employee pays 7% contribution in addition to Social Security/Medicare contributions.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Private long-term disability plan for job related and non-job related disability.

LIFE INSURANCE: City-paid life insurance policy of $50,000.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: Work clothing or clothing allowance or footwear allowance provided for employees required to wear a uniform; or in certain classifications.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employee may elect to enroll in a plan.

BILINGUAL PAY: 5% of base salary for employees holding designated positions and who qualify through testing procedures.

DIFFERENTIAL PAY: Split shift differential for Library Employees - 5% for days on which the employee’s shift is split.

PREMIUM PAY: Classifications that require certification may be eligible for up to 5% additional pay for certifications held not required for the job.

PHYSICAL FITNESS/WELLNESS PROGRAM: City will provide 50% reimbursement to employees for actual costs of participation in health club memberships for employee only, not exceed $500 per calendar year, per employee or an annual fitness incentive for qualifying employees.

THE ABOVE-LISTED BENEFITS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT.