WORK FOR THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
A Career That Supports Your Life
The City of Lake Forest offers meaningful public service, career stability, and competitive benefits and compensation package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
RETIREMENT
Participation in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), providing long-term financial stability for your future. “New Member” employees are covered by the "2% at 62" option of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) plan “Classic Member” employees are covered by the "2% at 55" option of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) plan.
HEALTH & INSURANCE BENEFITS
- Medical coverage with the City paying up to 90% of the highest HMO premium of CalPERS medical for employes and dependents.
- City-fully paid dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Cash-in-lieu option for employees with qualifying outside coverage
- Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE
The City of Lake Forest utilizes a Pay-for-Performance Compensation Plan, which awards merit increases based on work results achieved against performance targets.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE Management employees may receive annual management leave of 56 hours (department heads); 40 hours (division managers), or 32 hours (other management employees).
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION ALLOWANCEEmployees are entitled to an annual fiscal year allowance on a reimbursement basis for a physical examination. Department Heads can receive up to $500 and all other employees can receive up to $300.
CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
Management Team members (i.e., City Manager, Department Heads, Division Managers and Assistant to the City Manager) receive monthly cell phone allowances ranging from $30 - $100.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM Upon completion of the initial probationary period (or one year), an employee is eligible for reimbursement of tuition for up to $1,500 per fiscal year for approved completed coursework toward a college degree.
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS
The City of Lake Forest is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, helping eligible employees reduce or eliminate federal student loan debt while serving the community.
WELLNESS & WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- On-site employee gym
- Flexible work schedules may be available depending on position
- Employees depending on the position may be eligible to telecommute one day per week, per department approval.
Note: This is only a summary of fringe benefits available to full-time employees. Complete descriptions and eligibility criteria may be obtained from Human Resources. (6/25)
