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The following benefits are provided for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees who regularly work at least 30 hours per week. This is a brief summary only. Additional details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, Room 403; City Hall, St. Joseph, Missouri or by calling (816) 271-4670.
Compensation (Pay):
Payday occurs every other Thursday, for the pay period ending the preceding Sunday at midnight.
Vacation:
You begin earning vacation from the first day on the job. Vacation is earned at the following rates per pay period:
| Years of Service | Hours/Pay Period | Days/Year |
| 0-end of 7 years | 3.08 (4.62 Fire) | 10 (5 Fire) |
| begin 8-end of 15 | 4.62 (6.47 Fire) | 15 (7 Fire) |
| begin of year 16 | 6.16 (9.24 Fire) | 20 (10 Fire) |
There is no “waiting period” to utilize your vacation accruals. However, use of vacation time is subject to supervisor approval. You may carry over four weeks or 160 hours, (240 hours for 24-hour Fire Personnel) of vacation leave from one year to the next.
Sick Leave:
Should you have any personal illness, injury, doctor or dentist appointments, you may use your accumulated sick leave. There is no “waiting period” to utilize your accruals, however sick leave must be approved by your supervisor. Sick leave is earned at the following rates per pay period:
| Maximum Sick Leave Earned | Maximum Sick Leave Accumulated | ||
| Per Pay Period | Per Year | Hours | Days |
| 4 hours | 13 days | 1600 | 200 |
| 6 hours-FIRE | 6.5 days-FIRE | 2400-FIRE | 100-FIRE |
Holidays: Holidays falling on Saturday are recognized on Friday; Sunday holidays are recognized on the following Monday.
The City recognizes eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year’s Day
Washington’s Birthday
Martin Luther King Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Funeral Leave:
Up to three consecutive days of funeral leave are allowed upon a death within your “family”, one day of which must be the funeral or memorial service (24 -hour Fire receive one 24 hour shift). “Family” is defined as spouse, child, brother, sister, parent, grandparent or grandchild. (includes step-, foster- and in-law relations). One day of funeral leave is allowed for ANY relative (if not defined above) for the purpose of attending the funeral or memorial service. An extension of up to an additional 3 days is allowed upon request to your department director when the funeral leave is for a parent, spouse or child or if the funeral is to be held more than 375 miles from St. Joseph.
FMLA:
Effective 8-5-93 the Family Medical Leave Act Requires the City to provide up to 12 weeks of job protected leave to “eligible” employees for certain family and medical reasons. Effective 1-16-09 the law also allows up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave for a qualifying exigency; and, up to 26 weeks of FMLA leave to caregivers of service members. Employees are eligible if they have worked for the City at least one year, and for 1250 hours over the previous 12 months. The employee is required to provide a 30-day advance notice of their intentions to access the FMLA when the leave is foreseeable. The employer is required to maintain the employee’s health benefits during the 12-week (26-week) period in the same way as if the employee was working. However, if an employee does not return after the 12-week (26-week) period, in certain instances, they will be required to reimburse the employer for those premiums. Anyone needing leave should contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.
EAP:
An Employee Assistance Program is available to employees and their dependents for up to 3 sessions for assistance in dealing with personal problems, emotional and/or chemical dependency problems at no charge. The sessions are strictly confidential and provided through Catholic Charities.
Retirement:
The City participates in L.A.G.E.R.S. (Local Government Employees Retirement System) retirement program. (Does not apply to Police). The City pays the full contribution cost of membership. Early retirement is available at age 55 after five years of service. Full retirement; age 60. Firefighters may retire with reduced benefits at age 50; full retirement at age 55. Police Officers have a separate plan and contribute at the rate of 4.0% of their salary with retirement after 20 years of service. Firefighters and Police Officers are not subject to Social Security withholding (FICA), except for the Medicare portion currently at 1.45%.
Credit Union:
You may participate in the United Consumers Credit Union. A deposit of $25.00 for your share (refundable if you close out account) and $1.00 fee for paperwork (non-refundable) is required to set up your account. Checking, Savings, Christmas Club and other services are available. Payroll deduction is available. Phone: 279-3693.
Benefits:
Employee insurance benefits are effective on the first day of the month if an employee begins work on the first day of the month (the employee must physically be working); otherwise insurance benefits are effective the first day of the month following date of employment.
INSURANCE
Health:
The City currently offers four Plans (2 HMO & 2 PPO). Presently, the employee’s coverage is paid in full by the City for the base plan. If an employee chooses to buy up, they are responsible for the difference in premium between the base plan and the plan chosen. If dependent/family coverage is added, the employee is responsible for 100% of that premium.
The City is currently enrolled in Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City for health insurance. Co-payments and maximum out-of-pocket expenses, as well as details related to managed care, are covered during employee in-processing soon after you start employment.
Dental:
Paid in full by the City for the employee’s premium. Coverage is available for dependent/family with the premium paid 100% by the employee. The City’s dental is through Ameritas. There is a $50 annual deductible ($100 per family), except no deductible for preventative services. Enrollment for dependents must either be at the time of employment or during a once-a-year “open enrollment” held each May.
Life:
Group Term Insurance of two times annual salary is provided. In addition an equal amount of accidental death and dismemberment coverage (AD&D) is provided. Two plans are offered for dependent coverage with the premium paid 100% by the employee. Supplemental Life is also available to EMPLOYEES ONLY in increments from $10,000 up to two times your annual salary. Cost is based on your age and amount of insurance elected. The City is covered through EMC National Life.
Supplemental Cancer & Universal Life:
Available to employees and their family members.
Cancer: available at two levels of coverage with rates dependent upon which level is elected and who will be covered under the plan.
Universal Life: life insurance that builds cash value with rates dependent upon amount of coverage desired Smoker/non-smoker rates available.
Both the Cancer and Universal Life are portable policies (can be continued at the same rates after leaving employment with the City.) These policies are through Colonial Insurance.
LTD:
Long Term Disability is available to employees who are unable to perform their job. There is a 120-day waiting period, with payment of 60% of your wage after that time for up to two years. Benefits could potentially be continued up to age 65. Our carrier, CIGNA, determines eligibility and conditions.
Updated: 01/09