The City of Tukwila offers a comprehensive benefit package to all regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners (DP) and their dependents (a tax penalty applies to the DP portion of the premium). Part-time employees pay a pro-rated share of the premium.
Medical Employees have the option of choosing from the City's self-insured plan that is administered by Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) and is part of the Regence Preferred Provider network; or Kaiser Permanente, an HMO, for medical and prescription coverage.
Dental The dental plan is provided through the City's self-insured plan (HMA) and covers preventative, basic, and restorative services to an annual maximum of $2,000. An incentive level applies to these services ranging from 70% to 100% coverage. Orthodontia is available for dependent children to age 19.
Vision Vision coverage is provided via Teamsters through Northwest Administrators, Inc. Coverage includes an annual eye exam and vision hardware.
Employee Cost Share Regular, full-time employees contribute a monthly premium cost share based on the coverage level elected.
2025 Coverage Level
HMA Employee Monthly Cost Share
Kaiser Employee Monthly Cost Share
Employee only
$50.28
$43.89
Employee & Spouse (or DP)
$105.91
$92.61
Employee, Spouse (or DP), 1 Child
$131.95
$115.44
Employee, Spouse (or DP) and 2 or more Children
$153.28
$133.88
Employee, 1 Child
$76.32
$66.72
Employee and 2 or more Children
$97.65
$85.15
Sick Leave Sick leave accrues at the rate of four (4) hours per pay period (pro-rated for part-time employees).
Vacation Leave After six months continuous employment, six (6) days of vacation is awarded and then accrues at the rate of four (4) hours each pay period (pro-rated for part-time employees). Additional vacation hours are accrued per pay period after years three (3) through fifteen (15) years of service, to a maximum accumulation of 384 hours.
Holidays The City of Tukwila recognizes eleven (11) holidays and two (2) floating or "personal" holidays each calendar year, unless otherwise specified in the labor agreement.
Retirement Membership in the Washington State Department of Retirement System PERS 2, PERS 3 or PSERS 2 plans, as applicable, is required. The employee and employer both contribute to the plans.
Deferred Compensation Employees may choose to set aside a portion of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis for retirement purposes. The City offers investment options through either Mission Square or Empower.
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance A basic life insurance policy of $50,000 is provide for Teamsters represented employees at no cost. Supplemental life insurance is available at group rates through payroll deduction for employees and their dependents. A long-term disability (LTD) policy is provided for Teamsters represented employees at no cost. The policy provides for up to 60% of monthly salary replacement.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows employees to set aside a portion of their salary, tax-deferred, to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses, dependent care expenses, and/or adoption assistance.
HRA/VEBA Teamsters employees make a monthly contribution to individual VEBA accounts. These contributions are deducted via payroll deduction on a monthly basis. See the applicable Labor Agreement for specific details on the amount of the monthly deduction for each bargaining unit.
Employee Assistance Program The City of Tukwila contracts with an outside agency to provide confidential personal or job-related counseling and referral assistance to employees and their eligible dependents at no cost.
Longevity Pay Longevity pay is awarded beginning at five (5) years of service and increases at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service.
Pay Days Pay days occur on the 10th and 25th of each month (24 pay periods annually). Direct deposit of pay is available.
