Staff: Kathy Anthony, Benefits Administrator | 828-438-5298 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This page is intended to be a reference only. Information contained on this page is not all-inclusive and is subject to change without notice. For specific information, check with your department director or contact Kathy Anthony.
Annual Leave
Up to 5 years employment - 8 hours per month.
At 5 years employment - 10 hours per month
At 10 years employment - 13.17 hours per month
At 15 years employment - 15.17 hours per month
At 20 years employment - 17.17 hours per month
Banking and Credit Union
"Bank-At-Work" Program via First Citizens Bank, www.firstcitizens.com.
Eligible membership in local credit union, www.lgfcu.org
Bilingual Pay
Individuals who qualify for bilingual status are awarded additional pay for this designation.
Contact your department director or Human Resources.
Employee Assistance
Counseling services are available to all city employees and eligible dependents via LifeWorks, www.lifeworksnc.com.
Employee files on insurance
Flex Plan
Pretax dollars can be set aside to cover uninsured health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance via the NC State Health Plan, www.shpnc.org.
Three plan choices: Traditional 70/30 PPO Plan, Enhanced 80/20 PPO Plan, Consumer-Directed Health Plan w/HSA
Employee contributions varying depending on the plan, and the City pays the remainder for regular, full-time employee coverage.
Dental Insurance via AlwaysCare, www.alwaysassist.com.
Vision Insurance via EyeMed, www.eyemedvisioncare.com.
Holidays
11 paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Life Insurance
Equal to annual salary, provided through MedCost
City pays 100% for regular, full-time employee coverage.
Retirement
Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System (NC State Treasurer).
Full retirement benefits after 30 years of service, at age 60 with 25 years of service or at 65 with 5 years of service. Reduced retirement benefit at age 50 with at least 20 years of service or at age 60 with at least 5 years of service. Additional benefits for law enforcement officers
Employee contributes 6% of annual salary and the City contributes
401K offered through Prudential. www.nc401k.prudential.com
457 Plan offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. www.nrsforu.com
Employees contribute voluntarily. City makes 401K contribution for law enforcement officers.
Sick Leave
8 hours per month for regular, full-time employees. Unlimited accumulation. May be used for employee's illness, medical appointments, or for the illness of a relative as defined in policy.
