EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
MOU: SCEA MOU 2022-2025
APPLICATION PROCESS: A completed City application form and supplemental questionnaire are required for this position. Applications must be complete and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. 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 Department reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to the most qualified for the position as determined by the Human Resources Department.
TESTING PROCESS: The testing process for this position may include a written examination, interview panel, and a selection interview.
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 Department 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 BENEFITS (Seaside City Employees' Association):
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 8 years of service and 15 or more shall receive an additional 2.5% (total of 5%) with the City of Seaside.
2. Spanish Bilingual Pay Program: Designated employees can earn up to a 5% salary adjustment for using Spanish in the course of their work (written and/or oral communication).
Health and Welfare Benefits:
1. Blue Shield PPO Medical Insurance Plans:
Three Plans available
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:
California Public Employees' Retirement System: The plan you are enrolled in is based on the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).
1. "Classic" PERS Members:
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Plan: 2% @ 55
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Employee Contribution Rate: 7% (Pre-Tax)
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Retirement based on single highest year
2. New PERS Members:
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Plan: 2% @ 62
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Employee Contribution: 6.25% (may be adjusted annually - required to be 50% of Normal Cost as determined by CalPERS)
3. 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 22 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 13 paid holidays annually. In addition, members shall receive 2 floating holidays (16 hours). Initial floating holiday accrual for newly hired employees shall be prorated in accodance to the MOU schedule.
Continuing Education:
1. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per fiscal year for qualifying course work.
2. Educational Incentive Pay: Up to 6% for qualifying degree programs and continuing education.
For more information, visit the City's website.
