EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
MOU: Seaside-POA-MOU-2022-2025
APPLICATION PROCESS: A completed City application form is required for this position. Applications must be complete and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Copies of all required certificates must be attached. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment. The standards as stated on the front of this job announcement represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed standards does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited for an examination as the Human Resources Division reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to the most qualified for the position as determined by the Human Resources Division.
TESTING PROCESS: The testing process for this recruitment will include a written examinaiton, an interview panel, a Chief's Interview, physical agility test, a law enforcement background investigation, polygraph, psychological, physical examination, and drug testing.
LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION: All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath and affirmation prior to actual employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: All City employees are required to serve a one year probationary period.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Seaside does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, covered medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran's status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment actions, decisions, policies or practices. Reasonable accommodation in the application, testing and selection process will be made upon request of disabled applicants.
IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT 1986: In compliance with the Immigration Reform & Control Act 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in satisfactory health and free from disabling defect which would preclude satisfactory performance in the job for which applied.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resources Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA) and Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process.
EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFITS:
The City of Seaside offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
Special Pay:
1. Longevity Pay Program: A 2.5% salary increase will be provided after 10 years of service with the City of Seaside.
2. Bilingual Pay Program: Employees can earn up to a 5% salary adjustment for using Spanish and/or Vietnamese in the course of their work (written and/or oral communication).
Health and Welfare Benefits:
1. Anthem Blue Cross Medical Plan offered through Municipalities Colleges Schools Insurance Group (MCSIG):
- Three plans available to choose from.
- Flexible coverage options and generous City contribution for employees & dependents
2. Guardian Dental Insurance: - Calendar Year Deductible (waived for preventive services): $50 per person;
- Co-Payment for Preventive, Basic, and Major Services using Plan Provider: 20%;
- Co-Payment for Orthodontic using Plan Provider: 50%;
- Annual Limit for Preventive, Basic, and Major Services: $1,500;
- Lifetime Limit for Orthodontic Services: $1,500
3. Vision Service Plan:- Co-Payment for Annual Exams (with Plan Provider): $10
- Co-Payment for Bi-Annual Lenses & Frames: $25
- Maximum Benefit for lenses, frames, and contact lenses: $130
4. Long Term Disability Plan: After 90 day elimination period, plan pays 67% of salary to a maximum of $9,000 per month. City and employee split premium 50/50.
5. Life Insurance: $50,000 term life insurance policy (City paid).
Retirement Benefits (Public Safety):
California Public Employees' Retirement System: The plan you are enrolled in is based on the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and the City's contract with CalPERS. In order to determine which plan you will be placed into, you need to know if CalPERS considers you to be a "new" or "classic" member.
As defined by PEPRA, a "new member" includes:
- A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six months.
- A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California public retirement system
- A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time after January 1, 2013, and who is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system.
All members that don't fall into the above definitions are considered to be "classic members."
1. "Classic" PERS Members - Tier 1 (hired prior to January 1, 2011):- Plan: 3% @ 50
- Employee Contribution Rate: 12% (Pre-Tax)
- Retirement based on single highest year
2. "Classic" PERS Members - Tier 2 (hired on or after January 1, 2011):- Plan: 3% @ 55
- Employee Contribution Rate: 12% (Pre-Tax)
- Retirement based on single highest year
3. New PERS Members:- Plan: 2.7% @ 57
- Employee Contribution: 16% (may be adjusted annually - required to be 50% of Normal Cost as determined by CalPERS)
4. Deferred Compensation Matching Program (IRS 457 Plan): The City of Seaside will match employee's contribution up to $50 per month.
Paid Time Off:
1. Vacation Time: Employees earn between 10 and 21 days of vacation annually depending on years of service.
2. Sick Leave: Employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
3. Holidays: The City recognizes 12 paid holidays annually.
Continuing Education:
1. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $500 per fiscal year for qualifying course work.
2. Educational Incentive Pay: Up to 7% for qualifying degree programs and/or POST certifications.
