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Benefits
Monte Vista Water District employees are provided a cafeteria-style benefit plan. This allows employees to select a benefit package that fits their individual needs.
Medical
The District offers medical benefits through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) with choices from Kaiser Health Management Organization (HMO), Blue Shield HMO, Health Net HMO, United Healthcare HMO and Anthem Blue Cross HMO and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Enrollment in the District's medical plans is optional; however, the District requires evidence of coverage from another plan. Eligible employees that waive the District's medical plan can receive their cafeteria allotment as a direct payment.
Dental & Vision
The District offers dental coverage through Lincoln Financial Group. Vision coverage is offered through Medical Eye Services.
Retirement
Monte Vista Water District contracts with CalPERS for retirement benefits. The District's retirement formula is 2.5% at 55 for employees hired prior to January 1, 2013. This group of District employees currently contributes 8% toward their retirement plan. All new employees, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), hired on or after January 1, 2013, will participate in the District's retirement formula of 2% at 62, with the employee paying 50% of the normal cost of the plan, which currently is 6.25%. The District participates in Social Security.
Deferred Compensation
District employees can participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan available through Lincoln Financial Group. This plan is completely voluntary to set aside additional supplemental retirement income.
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Life insurance is 100% paid by the District for $125,000, with an additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage available to District employees.
Holidays
The District observes 11 holidays throughout the year and provides 8 additional hours for a "floating" holiday.
Vacation
District employees are provided with a competitive accrual formula. The vacation policy also includes a "buy back" provision.
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned at the rate of 8 hours a month.
Educational Reimbursement Program
District employees may be reimbursed up to $700 annually for qualifying coursework, including:
- Books
- Parking fees
- Registration fees
- Required materials
- Tuition
Computer Purchase & Loan Program
The District provides interest-free loans to eligible employees to assist in the purchase of approved personal computer equipment.
Annual Boot Allowance
All employees required to wear safety-approved shoes are provided with an annual allowance of $100.